Talking Design

Kristin Green is the director of KGA Architecture and winner of the 2024 Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture.

In this deeply layered conversation, Kristin joins Stephen to discuss her award-winning ‘gallery home’—a unique fusion of private residence and public art space nestled in the Dandenongs. The project celebrates Australian craft, local materials, and the power of design to build community.

From handmade chandeliers to leather balustrades, Kristin shares her process, her inspirations, and the lessons learned from years spent building with integrity and heart.
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André Bonnice is the co-founder of Simulaa, alongside his life and business partner Anna Jankovic.

From designing amenity facilities in rural Victoria to creating furniture under the term ‘Energy Object’, the two RMIT alumni are continually researching new ways to lower the carbon footprint.

Kicking off a brand new season of Talking Design, André talks to Stephen about pushing sustainability to the next level, and reveals the key advice he gives to up-and-coming architecture students.
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Recipient of numerous awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, including the prestigious Sir Osborne McCutcheon Award in 2023, Lucy brings years of experience to the ‘table’.

In this episode, her and Stephen discuss the differences between rural and city builds, as well as the reasons why modern architects need to stay agile.
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Zahava Elenberg is the director of Move-in, one of Australia's leading FF&E studios.

In this week’s episode, Zahava talks to Stephen Crafti about how she went from sneaking into her first architecture classes to embarking on a bold new collaboration with Lisa Gorman.

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Mel Bright is the principal and design director of Studio Bright; a name which has been cemented into the fabric of Melbourne’s design landscape.

In this week’s episode, Mel talks to Stephen Crafti about not being locked into one style, the importance of creating beautiful spaces for people living with disabilities, and how her practice’s success impacts her current work.

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