https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-zealand-architecture-now--4213267
Buildings act to mediate between people and site.
Buildings allow us to place ourselves meaningfully in our environment and form our physical relationship in our community.]]>enDesignCopyright Rosalind Derbyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/251bd0501f7e44894efb41d825de46d6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-zealand-architecture-now--4213267Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:32:36 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind Derbyfeeds@spreaker.comMonthly sessions with Rosalind Derby and others, discussing architecture and urban design with a focus on place, community, and environment. Buildings act to mediate between people and site. Buildings allow us to place ourselves meaningfully in our...
Buildings act to mediate between people and site.
Buildings allow us to place ourselves meaningfully in our environment and form our physical relationship in our community.]]>true62e1f974-317d-5e96-9da4-2bb7dd9d937aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-special-episode-with-matthew-colloff--66722475In this brilliant conversation, he sets us off on a journey of place, country, landscape, urbanism, community, culture, architecture and society.
Currently working in public policy, researching and advising on adaptation to climate change, he speaks to the interaction between values, rules and knowledge in adaptation decision making.

 ‘Landscapes of our Hearts:’ won the 2021 NSW Premier's History Award in the NSW Community and Regional History category. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66722475Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:30:12 +0000Rosalind DerbyMatthew Colloff, an environmental scientist at ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society , is the author of the marvellous book: ‘Landscapes of our Hearts: Reconciling People and Environment’. In this brilliant conversation, he sets us off on a...In this brilliant conversation, he sets us off on a journey of place, country, landscape, urbanism, community, culture, architecture and society.
Currently working in public policy, researching and advising on adaptation to climate change, he speaks to the interaction between values, rules and knowledge in adaptation decision making.

 ‘Landscapes of our Hearts:’ won the 2021 NSW Premier's History Award in the NSW Community and Regional History category. ]]>4025false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-final-episode-with-ellen-young--66722295Based in Whanganui, with her unique previous ‘placemaking’ experience at Whanganui District Council, Ellen is now in a position to lead and advise community co-design processes with local councils in our regions.
Her discussion highlights the advocacy processes with councils and communities in activating vital street and public place urban design schemes.
There is much to learn here from her philosophical, yet feet on the ground, knowledge of these important contemporary works. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66722295Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:30:07 +0000Rosalind DerbyThe inspiring and active Ellen Young is Managing Director of Paper Road: Connecting Community and Place. Based in Whanganui, with her unique previous ‘placemaking’ experience at Whanganui District Council, Ellen is now in a position to lead and advise...Based in Whanganui, with her unique previous ‘placemaking’ experience at Whanganui District Council, Ellen is now in a position to lead and advise community co-design processes with local councils in our regions.
Her discussion highlights the advocacy processes with councils and communities in activating vital street and public place urban design schemes.
There is much to learn here from her philosophical, yet feet on the ground, knowledge of these important contemporary works. ]]>3572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-joel-cosgrove--66722169We discuss their Welcome to Nowhere festival as placemaking, our urban 3rd spaces and collective public space. 
He suggests that much of what we worked on in the past shows more examples than the works of present development. It's time to think back as we think forward. 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66722169Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:30:07 +0000Rosalind DerbyWe speak with Joel Cosgrove, social geographer and core curator of Wellington’s Eyegum Music Collective. We discuss their Welcome to Nowhere festival as placemaking, our urban 3rd spaces and collective public space.  He suggests that much of what we...We discuss their Welcome to Nowhere festival as placemaking, our urban 3rd spaces and collective public space. 
He suggests that much of what we worked on in the past shows more examples than the works of present development. It's time to think back as we think forward. 

]]>3772false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-micheline-robinson-a-placemaking-story--64637505
In 2009, Micheline, amid renewed growth as an artist, awoke to the declining town quality of Hoylake and the many small towns in the Wirral Borough Merseyside and did something about it.
As a leading figure in the focus for this regional revitalisation, Micheline’s colourful narrative sets up parallels for our current placemaking awareness here locally, nationally and internationally.

Micheline Robinson is now a resident of the Kapiti Coast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64637505Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:15:07 +0000Rosalind DerbyFrench Canadian contemporary artist Micheline Robinson, tells her story of placemaking activism and creativity in Hoylake Town on the Wirral Peninsula, near Liverpool.  In 2009, Micheline, amid renewed growth as an artist, awoke to the declining town...
In 2009, Micheline, amid renewed growth as an artist, awoke to the declining town quality of Hoylake and the many small towns in the Wirral Borough Merseyside and did something about it.
As a leading figure in the focus for this regional revitalisation, Micheline’s colourful narrative sets up parallels for our current placemaking awareness here locally, nationally and internationally.

Micheline Robinson is now a resident of the Kapiti Coast.]]>3275hoylake,placemaking,revitalisation,townfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-michael-gloster-on-noosa-queensland--64637243Anyone who is passionate about the coastal environment and human settlement planning, can be enriched by this world-leading urban and regional parks development story.

Michael Gloster, author of 'The Shaping of Noosa', is an architect, urban designer and policy planner.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64637243Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:28:55 +0000Rosalind DerbyMichael Gloster, discusses the 40-year history of the brilliant Noosa Council in shaping the iconic Noosa coastal district, on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Anyone who is passionate about the coastal environment and human settlement planning, can be...Anyone who is passionate about the coastal environment and human settlement planning, can be enriched by this world-leading urban and regional parks development story.

Michael Gloster, author of 'The Shaping of Noosa', is an architect, urban designer and policy planner.]]>3730environment,noosa,planning,queenslandfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-afdel-aziz-on-geoffrey-bawa--62114109
This extraordinarily beautiful film introduces us to Geoffery Bawa and his architecture in Sri Lanka.
Bawa (1919 – 2003), recognised as one of the influential architects of the twentieth century, devoted his work to the discovery of a contemporary Sri Lankan sense of place.
Afdel’s interview reveals the importance of the film as a story of Bawa’s life and work within the utterly beautiful Sri Lankan geography.

Afdel enchanted his film with special interviews among the talented Sri Lankan architects, artists, and craftspeople with whom Bawa collaborated, to bring forward his formative expression of a de-colonised Sri Lankan architecture.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62114109Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:15:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyAfdel Aziz (The Conspiracy of Love) discusses his groundbreaking documentary ‘The Genius of the Place'. This extraordinarily beautiful film introduces us to Geoffery Bawa and his architecture in Sri Lanka. Bawa (1919 – 2003), recognised as one of the...
This extraordinarily beautiful film introduces us to Geoffery Bawa and his architecture in Sri Lanka.
Bawa (1919 – 2003), recognised as one of the influential architects of the twentieth century, devoted his work to the discovery of a contemporary Sri Lankan sense of place.
Afdel’s interview reveals the importance of the film as a story of Bawa’s life and work within the utterly beautiful Sri Lankan geography.

Afdel enchanted his film with special interviews among the talented Sri Lankan architects, artists, and craftspeople with whom Bawa collaborated, to bring forward his formative expression of a de-colonised Sri Lankan architecture.]]>3465false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-treespace-discuss-urban-tree-advocacy--62114037Viola Palmer, and Geoff Scrase, two members of TreeSpace Kapiti introduce us to this new urban tree advocacy group. 

Advocating the importance of tree canopy quality in urban areas for well-being, suburban temperature cooling, and carbon sequestration, they also discuss their latest local planting project, the Miyawaki tiny forest concept. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62114037Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:15:01 +0000Rosalind DerbyWe meet TreeSpace Kapiti. Viola Palmer, and Geoff Scrase, two members of TreeSpace Kapiti introduce us to this new urban tree advocacy group.  Advocating the importance of tree canopy quality in urban areas for well-being, suburban temperature...Viola Palmer, and Geoff Scrase, two members of TreeSpace Kapiti introduce us to this new urban tree advocacy group. 

Advocating the importance of tree canopy quality in urban areas for well-being, suburban temperature cooling, and carbon sequestration, they also discuss their latest local planting project, the Miyawaki tiny forest concept. ]]>3470false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-james-beban-from-urban-edge-planning--62113923
James advises where NOT to build, as an expert in natural hazard policy formation and research.

The multi-disciplinary Urban Edge team describe ‘quality’ as their core principle across all aspects of the firm; Resource Consent Planning / Landscape Architecture and Urban Design / District Plan Policy and Private Plan Changes / Natural Hazard Policy Formation and Research.

They have a team of Planners, Landscape Architects and Urban Designers.

Their services also include strategic policy advice for local and central government; evidence for council and Environmental Court hearings; Stakeholder and Community consultation.’ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62113923Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:15:01 +0000Rosalind DerbyAn action-packed interview with James Beban, Co-Owner Urban Edge Planning. James advises where NOT to build, as an expert in natural hazard policy formation and research. The multi-disciplinary Urban Edge team describe ‘quality’ as their core...
James advises where NOT to build, as an expert in natural hazard policy formation and research.

The multi-disciplinary Urban Edge team describe ‘quality’ as their core principle across all aspects of the firm; Resource Consent Planning / Landscape Architecture and Urban Design / District Plan Policy and Private Plan Changes / Natural Hazard Policy Formation and Research.

They have a team of Planners, Landscape Architects and Urban Designers.

Their services also include strategic policy advice for local and central government; evidence for council and Environmental Court hearings; Stakeholder and Community consultation.’ ]]>3578false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-michael-anastasidis-on-home-finance-and-aotearoa-new-zealand-s-current-housing-issues--60176422
Michael clearly and in straightforward language describes the important work of property finance for his clients, particularly First Home buyers.

Michael’s understanding of this country’s property market and the current housing landscape is underpinned by a commitment to service people’s need for a home.
Broad brush discussion on Aotearoa New Zealand’s current housing issues, the cycles of the market, and the kinds of questions we need to ask of the collective challenges ahead of us.

contact Michael at https://www.michaelmortgageman.co.nz/’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60176422Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyMichael Anistasidis discusses mortgage finance, especially for First Home Buyers. Michael clearly and in straightforward language describes the important work of property finance for his clients, particularly First Home buyers. Michael’s...
Michael clearly and in straightforward language describes the important work of property finance for his clients, particularly First Home buyers.

Michael’s understanding of this country’s property market and the current housing landscape is underpinned by a commitment to service people’s need for a home.
Broad brush discussion on Aotearoa New Zealand’s current housing issues, the cycles of the market, and the kinds of questions we need to ask of the collective challenges ahead of us.

contact Michael at https://www.michaelmortgageman.co.nz/’]]>3318false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-ellerslie-church-fundraising-with-salmond-reed-architects--59444365The hook: stained glass windows donated by foremost,  Victorian stained-glass designer and fabricator Alfred Bell of Clayton and Bell.  Mary clearly understood every element of the design report by heritage architects Salmond Reed Architects, to inform their funding application.

This is an exciting adventure of local history, involving Albin Martin, one of the founders of the church and considered ‘The Father of Art’ in Auckland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59444365Thu, 09 May 2024 21:00:03 +0000Rosalind DerbyEconomist Mary Hedges, fundraising manager for the restoration of Christ Church in Ellerslie,  discusses the ‘hook’ that enabled their highly successful fundraising campaign for this historic restoration. The hook: stained glass windows donated by...The hook: stained glass windows donated by foremost,  Victorian stained-glass designer and fabricator Alfred Bell of Clayton and Bell.  Mary clearly understood every element of the design report by heritage architects Salmond Reed Architects, to inform their funding application.

This is an exciting adventure of local history, involving Albin Martin, one of the founders of the church and considered ‘The Father of Art’ in Auckland.]]>3655false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-giles-keating-at-athelhampton--59444363As a team, clients, architects and suppliers provided an award-winning conversion of a Grade 1 listed estate into becoming carbon neutral.
Listen here for restoration stories of their huge kitchen hearth, writer Thomas Hardy’s deep association with the house after his career as an architect, the house as a film location and sharing carbon-neutral power installation expertise with Hampton Court consultants. Athelhampton is also open to visitors.
Visit https://athelhampton.com and https://spase.co.uk/portfolio/athelhampton.zero/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59444363Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:00:03 +0000Rosalind DerbyGiles Keating, current Owner of Athelhampton – one of the finest Tudor manors in England, dated 1495 and pre-1066. Giles describes his restoration work and their Athelhampton Zero project with Spase Ltd Architects and Surveyors. As a team, clients,...As a team, clients, architects and suppliers provided an award-winning conversion of a Grade 1 listed estate into becoming carbon neutral.
Listen here for restoration stories of their huge kitchen hearth, writer Thomas Hardy’s deep association with the house after his career as an architect, the house as a film location and sharing carbon-neutral power installation expertise with Hampton Court consultants. Athelhampton is also open to visitors.
Visit https://athelhampton.com and https://spase.co.uk/portfolio/athelhampton.zero/]]>3654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-paula-clarke-of-go-architecture-discusses-business--59444360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59444360Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:30:03 +0000Rosalind DerbyPaula Clarke of Go Architecture in Lower Hutt discusses the business of architecture. Her excellent design studio is managed with well-considered systems and structure, achieving an optimum working environment for her team, clients and colleagues....3660false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-discussions-with-aidan-hart-liturgical-iconographer--58529425His understanding of both Islamic and Christian architecture in the provision of his works is profound.

Aidan Hart Icons: https://aidanharticons.com/.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58529425Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:10:01 +0000Rosalind DerbyAidan Hart is a world-renowned iconographer. Aidan discusses his experience designing and installing liturgical works in ancient and modern cathedrals across the world. His understanding of both Islamic and Christian architecture in the provision of...His understanding of both Islamic and Christian architecture in the provision of his works is profound.

Aidan Hart Icons: https://aidanharticons.com/.]]>3499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-brendan-macfarlane-from-jakob-macfarlane--58529391Brendan describes shadow and geometry including the intimacy of sub-ground tombs as his archeological context.
The firm won the C40 competition Reinventing Cities for their unbuilt ‘Energy Plug’, a gateway building at Paris Olympics 2024.
Brendan’s creative studies originating in Aotearoa NZ are also highlighted.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58529391Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:30:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyAn evocative discussion with Brendan discussing their project near Cairo Egypt for a new 4000-student university. Brendan describes shadow and geometry including the intimacy of sub-ground tombs as his archeological context. The firm won the C40...Brendan describes shadow and geometry including the intimacy of sub-ground tombs as his archeological context.
The firm won the C40 competition Reinventing Cities for their unbuilt ‘Energy Plug’, a gateway building at Paris Olympics 2024.
Brendan’s creative studies originating in Aotearoa NZ are also highlighted.
]]>3549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-tania-ihlenfeld-on-building-success-without-compromise--58529360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58529360Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:30:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyTania Ihlenfeld joins us from London. Tania is the CEO and Founder of Ede Enablers Ltd and the author of Build Success. Both her company and recent book are committed to developing and supporting formidable leaders to deliver impactful, future-fit...3232truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-michael-lehrer-hollywood-architect--56709826His commitment to the craft and the creative process for the well-being of the individual and community clients is enlightening and encourages all in the collaborative act of architecture.

Michael is the recipient of many awards including the 2020 AIA LA Gold Medal.
Michael has been past president of AIA LA and is active on the Board of local housing agencies for the homeless.

https://www.lehrerarchitects.com/project/chandler-tiny-home/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JieScoc1vshttps://globaldesignnews.com/michael-b-lehrer-constructs-the-7-3m-tiny-home-village-on-leftover-plots-in-los-angeles-as-an-urban-micro-homes-development-to-house-200-homeless-residents-in-the-most-colorful-environment/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/michael-lehrer-los-angeles-house-article]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56709826Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:05:01 +0000Rosalind DerbyMichael Lehrer one of Los Angeles’ celebrated, modernist architects With many decades of practice based in Silverlake Hollywood, he gives a vital and clear description of practicing architecture as it happens day to day. His commitment to the craft...His commitment to the craft and the creative process for the well-being of the individual and community clients is enlightening and encourages all in the collaborative act of architecture.

Michael is the recipient of many awards including the 2020 AIA LA Gold Medal.
Michael has been past president of AIA LA and is active on the Board of local housing agencies for the homeless.

https://www.lehrerarchitects.com/project/chandler-tiny-home/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JieScoc1vshttps://globaldesignnews.com/michael-b-lehrer-constructs-the-7-3m-tiny-home-village-on-leftover-plots-in-los-angeles-as-an-urban-micro-homes-development-to-house-200-homeless-residents-in-the-most-colorful-environment/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/michael-lehrer-los-angeles-house-article]]>2225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-with-bede-and-sophie-discussing-our-vision-for-raumati--56080048Both at Kapiti Coast District Council.

We discuss ‘Our Vision for Raumati’: a facilitated exploration of local urban initiatives for people and place.
This is a dynamic voice of local residents and describes a future vision of their local township, within a coastal district from hills to sea.
A successful public survey culminated in masterful cartographic imagery, communicating multiple ideas and concepts, with purpose for immediate and long-term action.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56080048Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:45:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyDiscussions with Bede Laracy, Raumati Community Board Chair, and Sophie Handford, Paekakariki / Paraparaumu Ward Councillor. Both at Kapiti Coast District Council. We discuss ‘Our Vision for Raumati’: a facilitated exploration of local urban...Both at Kapiti Coast District Council.

We discuss ‘Our Vision for Raumati’: a facilitated exploration of local urban initiatives for people and place.
This is a dynamic voice of local residents and describes a future vision of their local township, within a coastal district from hills to sea.
A successful public survey culminated in masterful cartographic imagery, communicating multiple ideas and concepts, with purpose for immediate and long-term action.]]>3578bede,for,handford,laracy,our,raumati,sophie,visionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-with-iris-gramegna-urban-designer-at-isthmus--56079937She describes her work as designing for people and places, in the geography and landscape of her new home in the Pacific.

"I like to work at the minus one stage of a project—understand and explore the problem, purpose, place, and (most importantly) people. To then set up a brief that has a meaningful outcome not just an output. Having come from abroad I’m excited to discover Aotearoa; meet and work with people to shape unique spatial experiences."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56079937Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:45:01 +0000Rosalind DerbyIris Gramegna, Senior Urban Designer at Isthmus. (A Landscape, Urban Design, Architecture practice in Aotearoa NZ). She describes her work as designing for people and places, in the geography and landscape of her new home in the Pacific. "I like to...She describes her work as designing for people and places, in the geography and landscape of her new home in the Pacific.

"I like to work at the minus one stage of a project—understand and explore the problem, purpose, place, and (most importantly) people. To then set up a brief that has a meaningful outcome not just an output. Having come from abroad I’m excited to discover Aotearoa; meet and work with people to shape unique spatial experiences."]]>2351architecture,built,design,environment,gramegna,iris,isthmus,urbanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-discussion-with-aidan-hart-iconographer-and-designer-of-the-embroidery-for-the-anointing-screens-at-king-charles-s-coronation--54026710
He discusses the collaborative joy in designing the anointing screens for the King’s Coronation and his work and history as a former Orthodox monk at Mt Athos and his former Shropshire Hermitage.
He discusses the influences of church architecture on his liturgical works, including at Westminster Abbey. We also talk urban design, beauty, and community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54026710Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:05:01 +0000Rosalind DerbyAidan Hart iconographer and fresco artist. He discusses the collaborative joy in designing the anointing screens for the King’s Coronation and his work and history as a former Orthodox monk at Mt Athos and his former Shropshire Hermitage. He...
He discusses the collaborative joy in designing the anointing screens for the King’s Coronation and his work and history as a former Orthodox monk at Mt Athos and his former Shropshire Hermitage.
He discusses the influences of church architecture on his liturgical works, including at Westminster Abbey. We also talk urban design, beauty, and community.]]>3669athos,charles,coronation,fresco,king,monk,orthodox,screen,stfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-anna-carter-on-innovation-in-land-and-urban-development-projects--53681448A range of topical National Policy Statements are discussed including Freshwater; Highly Productive Land; Biodiversity.
Social housing is highlighted and also medium and high density housing standards and what these proposed rules mean for our townships today.
Also covered: the concept of Te Mana o te Wai which is Te Atiawa’s commissioned Statement of Cultural Values; Ki Uta ki Tai which is the successful Kapiti template of the Mountains to the Sea awa concept; and Three Waters.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681448Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:55:24 +0000Rosalind DerbyAnna Carter, Senior Planning Consultant, LandMatters Ltd, Otaki, describes in depth the work of LandMatters and their successful collaboration and innovation across stakeholders in land and urban development projects. A range of topical National...A range of topical National Policy Statements are discussed including Freshwater; Highly Productive Land; Biodiversity.
Social housing is highlighted and also medium and high density housing standards and what these proposed rules mean for our townships today.
Also covered: the concept of Te Mana o te Wai which is Te Atiawa’s commissioned Statement of Cultural Values; Ki Uta ki Tai which is the successful Kapiti template of the Mountains to the Sea awa concept; and Three Waters.]]>3617false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-disrupt-women-in-architecture-symposium-iwd-23--53681431This is combined with an experience as a public attendee, at a local government council Strategy and Growth meeting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681431Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:52:10 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind Derby discusses with Catherine Scullin the Disrupt online International Women in Architecture Symposium on March 8 International Womens Day. This is combined with an experience as a public attendee, at a local government council Strategy and...This is combined with an experience as a public attendee, at a local government council Strategy and Growth meeting.]]>3526false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-ben-katuin-chief-landscaper-netherlands-boroughs--53681416He practiced through all of the developments in modern landscaping from the 50s–80s and describes in vivid detail the life of a thoughtful and responsible landscaper.
He discusses the famous 70’s Dutch ‘woonerf’ streets for people schemes, which are relevant for streetscape design today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681416Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:49:15 +0000Rosalind DerbyBen Katuin retired landscaper in Levin, describes his busy decades as landscape head across city boroughs in the Netherlands. He practiced through all of the developments in modern landscaping from the 50s–80s and describes in vivid detail the life...He practiced through all of the developments in modern landscaping from the 50s–80s and describes in vivid detail the life of a thoughtful and responsible landscaper.
He discusses the famous 70’s Dutch ‘woonerf’ streets for people schemes, which are relevant for streetscape design today.]]>3833false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-susi-white-on-the-kilns-at-te-horo--53681313The creation of this new visitor destination includes the restoration of the historic Te Horo railway station and care for the surrounding bush walks.
Lavender Creek Farm is also discussed as a visitor destination]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681313Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:40:44 +0000Rosalind DerbySusi White, Owner of Lavender Creek Farm in Te Horo and member of the Mirek Smisek Arts Trusts discusses the restoration project of the historic Smisek beehive kilns and the creation of a hub for ceramic arts. The creation of this new visitor...The creation of this new visitor destination includes the restoration of the historic Te Horo railway station and care for the surrounding bush walks.
Lavender Creek Farm is also discussed as a visitor destination]]>3600false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-david-mills-on-engineering-land-and-kaitiakitanga--53681208David discusses engineering detail in drainage construction projects and conveys the love of land and water resources that is embedded in their design, management, and implementation processes.
They value their people and community and are leaders in employment diversity and career opportunities.
Mills Albert Ltd local kaitiakitanga of our tangata whenua and our awa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681208Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:29:45 +0000Rosalind DerbyDavid Mills Co-director of Mills Albert Ltd, a family-owned infrastructure contracting company in Kapiti. David discusses engineering detail in drainage construction projects and conveys the love of land and water resources that is embedded in their...David discusses engineering detail in drainage construction projects and conveys the love of land and water resources that is embedded in their design, management, and implementation processes.
They value their people and community and are leaders in employment diversity and career opportunities.
Mills Albert Ltd local kaitiakitanga of our tangata whenua and our awa.]]>3413false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-nick-mouat-on-the-mahara-gallery--51568982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51568982Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:10:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyNick Mouat, architect for new Mahara Gallery, discusses the design and construction of this new project from Athfield Architects, Wellington. This exciting reuse and new build, currently under construction in Waikanae, will be an absolute winner for...3595lan,mahara,mouat,nick,waikanaefalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-tanya-and-levin--51568911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51568911Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:31:36 +0000Rosalind DerbyTanya and Rosalind dissect Tanya’s hometown, Levin. A regional, market town that reveals more than a drive through the main street, suggests. Every scale of architecture and industry is flourishing across the broad Horowhenua Plains. We talk retail,...3596horowhenua,levinfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-neil-cotton--50329020Neil entertains. with a journey through his career in 70's, 80's, 90's Auckland through till now. A highlight was his renovation and additions to Birkenhead's Chelsea Sugar Refinery, the iconic salmon pink assembly of buildings, set in their glorious grounds, sloping down into Auckland Harbour.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50329020Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:35:09 +0000Rosalind DerbyNeil Cotton; Consultant ASC Architects in Auckland NZ, discusses their design and construction of Coastlands Aquatic Centre: Kapiti's very own piece of parametric architecture, with its pillows of transparent ETFE foil roof. The same system was used...Neil entertains. with a journey through his career in 70's, 80's, 90's Auckland through till now. A highlight was his renovation and additions to Birkenhead's Chelsea Sugar Refinery, the iconic salmon pink assembly of buildings, set in their glorious grounds, sloping down into Auckland Harbour.]]>3600false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-on-the-disrupt-architecture-symposium--50329050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50329050Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:33:08 +0000Rosalind DerbyA debrief regarding the Disrupt Architecture Symposium3600architechure,disrupt,hadid,nz,sumposiumfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-meenakshi-s-kitchen--49622349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49622349Thu, 05 May 2022 19:30:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyA Voyage Round the Universe of Meenakshi’s Kitchen3335kitchen,meenakshi’s,round,universe,voyagefalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-anna-colville-smith-placemaking--49276777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49276777Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:29:30 +0000Rosalind DerbyAnna Colville-Smith of ACS Marketing, discussing her focus on places for people in her work across the scale, from Mega Malls in the Gold Coast QLD and back home to NZ with her awareness and experience of placemaking, as a member of Placemaking Aotearoa.3601false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-phillip-ascott-carpenter-s-perspective--48811400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48811400Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:25:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyPhillip has built in the most wildly, fascinating landscapes throughout Australia and for two of the nation's most legendary architects. Phillip is dedicated to building, architecture, and telling great stories.3600ascott,construction,philipfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-suzanne-mcnamara-editor-of-uptown-magazine-auckland-nz--48811259Discussions include ‘community visioning’ workshops / the development of the huge City Rail Link development / collective housing / local architects / repurposing heritage buildings as music studios / community gardens and a church restoration]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48811259Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:00:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyThe magazine vividly documents the life and times of the inner-city neighborhood of Uptown – Mt Eden / Eden Terrace / Upper Symonds Street areas. Discussions include ‘community visioning’ workshops / the development of the huge City Rail Link...Discussions include ‘community visioning’ workshops / the development of the huge City Rail Link development / collective housing / local architects / repurposing heritage buildings as music studios / community gardens and a church restoration]]>3615uptownfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-kay-flavell--47430147
Kay, a master storyteller herself, allows the people to tell theirs. City streets, 19th-century park design, urban activism, and social history within everyday architecture.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47430147Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:00:02 +0000Rosalind DerbyDr Kay Flavell, from San Francisco, discusses her latest book: ‘People of the Lane’, her 100 years of oral histories from the neighborhood of Lark Lane in Liverpool. Kay, a master storyteller herself, allows the people to tell theirs. City streets,...
Kay, a master storyteller herself, allows the people to tell theirs. City streets, 19th-century park design, urban activism, and social history within everyday architecture.]]>3434false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-john-rennie-short-professor-public-policy-uni-of-maryland-baltimore--47430003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47430003Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:56:13 +0000Rosalind DerbyOn geopolitics, urban issues, environmental concerns, and cartographic representations3424false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-jackie-kirouac-the-re-building-center-as-the-home-of-deconstruction-of-building-sites--45976609The history of the ReBuilding Center as the home of ‘Deconstruction’ of building sites, and its evolution as a learning and training center for reuse and repurposing of building materials. Advocacy for home maintenance training, particularly for low-income families, to educate for healthy and durable homes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45976609Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:00:13 +0000Rosalind DerbyExecutive Director: ReBuilding Center: Oregon The history of the ReBuilding Center as the home of ‘Deconstruction’ of building sites, and its evolution as a learning and training center for reuse and repurposing of building materials. Advocacy for...The history of the ReBuilding Center as the home of ‘Deconstruction’ of building sites, and its evolution as a learning and training center for reuse and repurposing of building materials. Advocacy for home maintenance training, particularly for low-income families, to educate for healthy and durable homes.]]>3659false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-bob-zuur-photographer-lighting-the-walls-of-buildings--45976608Photographing buildings for architecture presentations; and collaborative projects with photographic artist Joseph Michael:
‘Antarctica: While You Were Sleeping’
https://www.joemichael.co.nz/antarctica.
https://youtu.be/iaC4PUivJAU
The photographic story of the life and death of an iceberg, lighting the walls of the Dominion Museum, Auckland, Aotearoa, and the UN Buildings NYC, ahead of UN’s Climate Action Summit September 2019]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45976608Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:00:06 +0000Rosalind DerbyBOB ZUUR: PHOTOGRAPHER: ‘MOMENTS OF LIGHT’; Paekakariki Photographing buildings for architecture presentations; and collaborative projects with photographic artist Joseph Michael: ‘Antarctica: While You Were Sleeping’...Photographing buildings for architecture presentations; and collaborative projects with photographic artist Joseph Michael:
‘Antarctica: While You Were Sleeping’
https://www.joemichael.co.nz/antarctica.
https://youtu.be/iaC4PUivJAU
The photographic story of the life and death of an iceberg, lighting the walls of the Dominion Museum, Auckland, Aotearoa, and the UN Buildings NYC, ahead of UN’s Climate Action Summit September 2019]]>3600false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-kate-mackness-the-20-minute-city--45976603Lecturer, Planning, Waikato University. Planning concepts and education with her research into the 20 Minute City]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45976603Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:00:18 +0000Rosalind DerbyKate Mackness. Lecturer, Planning, Waikato University. Planning concepts and education with her research into the 20 Minute CityLecturer, Planning, Waikato University. Planning concepts and education with her research into the 20 Minute City]]>3389kate,macknessfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-libby-hakaraia-from-maoriland-on-their-new-construction--45748966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45748966Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:00:15 +0000Rosalind Derby3366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-kemi-niko-creators-of-the-urban-hutt-as-part-of-the-arts-fest--45748955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45748955Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:00:15 +0000Rosalind Derby3585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-bryce-holmes-of-land-matters--45748804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45748804Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:45:22 +0000Rosalind DerbyDeep dive into the Planning profession in all its intricacy and scope.3587bryce,land,matters,nz,planningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-arvid-o-sullivan-of-fusion-engineering--42251075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42251075Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:20 +0000Rosalind DerbySteelmakers for all architecture structural requirements, general engineering and everything in between3598arvid,engineering,waikanaefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-darren-and-sharon-hunter-of-hunter-architecture--42251047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42251047Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:08 +0000Rosalind DerbyDarren and Sharon Hunter entertain us with their many stories of exciting and passionate work over the decades, based on the Kapiti Coast3435architecture,hunter,kapiti,nzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-ruth-pretty-in-te-horo--42251009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42251009Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:09 +0000Rosalind DerbyRuth discusses her experiences with three architects participating in creating her restaurant, catering and events businesses.3578pretty,ruth,ruthpretty,tehorofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-simon-wallace-project-director-lotus-eco-village-co-housing-development--40237105of lockdown for a busy construction site]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40237105Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:30:18 +0000Rosalind DerbySimon comes back to us, discussing the construction of his local housing development at Paraparaumu. Recorded remotely, including all the drama of lockdown for a busy construction siteof lockdown for a busy construction site]]>3376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-hugh-tennent-discusses-the-work-at-te-wananga-o-raukawa-in-otaki--40237101buildings at Te Wananga o Raukawa in Otaki for some years. His understanding of the learning culture for the local iwi at Otaki and also a theological project in Taranaki is broad in serving his design approach.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40237101Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:30:17 +0000Rosalind DerbyHugh Tennent of Tennent Brown Architects has been the architect for the new buildings at Te Wananga o Raukawa in Otaki for some years. His understanding of the learning culture for the local iwi at Otaki and also a theological project in Taranaki is...buildings at Te Wananga o Raukawa in Otaki for some years. His understanding of the learning culture for the local iwi at Otaki and also a theological project in Taranaki is broad in serving his design approach.]]>3597architecture,design,maori,otaki,raukawa,wanangafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-sam-trubridge-on-the-performance-arcade-pop-up-at-the-wellington-waterfront--30071672as part of the NZ Arts Festival]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30071672Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:00:08 +0000Rosalind DerbyA discussion with Sam Trubridge on the origins of his successful Performance Arcade as part of the NZ Arts Festivalas part of the NZ Arts Festival]]>3559art,design,festival,performance,sam,trubridge,wellingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-on-the-nz-suburban-home-from-villa-to-now--28129324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129324Sun, 24 May 2020 04:55:49 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind on the evolution of the NZ suburban home from pioneer to villa to now3190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-simon-wallace-developing-the-lotus-eco-village--28129319Simon charts the journey of concept to tender of his co-housing development at
Lotus Yoga Centre]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129319Sun, 24 May 2020 04:55:34 +0000Rosalind DerbySimon Wallace co-housing developer: Lotus Eco Village Simon charts the journey of concept to tender of his co-housing development at Lotus Yoga CentreSimon charts the journey of concept to tender of his co-housing development at
Lotus Yoga Centre]]>3597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-on-architecture-and-politics-of-recent-travels--28129311Singapore and Malacca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129311Sun, 24 May 2020 04:54:39 +0000Rosalind DerbyJourneys discovering architecture and politics after travel to Brisbane, Noosa, Singapore and MalaccaSingapore and Malacca]]>3536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-rosalind-discussing-upcoming-trip-to-queensland-and-asia--28129304Rosalind discussing her upcoming trip to Noosa Queensland, around the book ‘The
Shaping of Noosa’ by architect and previous Mayor, Michael Gloster and travel to
PNG, Singapore and Malacca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129304Sun, 24 May 2020 04:54:16 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind’s upcoming trip to Queensland and Asia Rosalind discussing her upcoming trip to Noosa Queensland, around the book ‘The Shaping of Noosa’ by architect and previous Mayor, Michael Gloster and travel to PNG, Singapore and MalaccaRosalind discussing her upcoming trip to Noosa Queensland, around the book ‘The
Shaping of Noosa’ by architect and previous Mayor, Michael Gloster and travel to
PNG, Singapore and Malacca]]>3381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-on-architects-john-scott-and-ming-ching-fan--28129294Ming Ching – Fan
Rosalind reading from ‘Landfall’ Journal 1973: recorded interview with architects
John Scott and Ming Ching-Lan: how similar are the housing concerns then and now]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129294Sun, 24 May 2020 04:53:57 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind Derby reads from interview with architects John Scott and Ming Ching – Fan Rosalind reading from ‘Landfall’ Journal 1973: recorded interview with architects John Scott and Ming Ching-Lan: how similar are the housing concerns then and nowMing Ching – Fan
Rosalind reading from ‘Landfall’ Journal 1973: recorded interview with architects
John Scott and Ming Ching-Lan: how similar are the housing concerns then and now]]>3585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-on-ramp-design-festival-and-the-national-library--28129288Rosalind reporting back for Ramp Design Festival at Gallaher Hub, Wintec, Hamilton
and attendance at NZIA’s public meeting at the National Library in support of
restoring Wellington Public Library building designed in the 90’s by Athfield
Architects]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129288Sun, 24 May 2020 04:52:23 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind Derby at Ramp Fest and National Library Rosalind reporting back for Ramp Design Festival at Gallaher Hub, Wintec, Hamilton and attendance at NZIA’s public meeting at the National Library in support of restoring Wellington Public Library...Rosalind reporting back for Ramp Design Festival at Gallaher Hub, Wintec, Hamilton
and attendance at NZIA’s public meeting at the National Library in support of
restoring Wellington Public Library building designed in the 90’s by Athfield
Architects]]>3459falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-graeme-joyes-on-placemaking--28129276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129276Sun, 24 May 2020 04:52:08 +0000Rosalind DerbyRosalind and Graeme Joyes on placemaking in Waikanae and beyond3502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-nick-bevin-on-the-futuna-chapel-by-john-scott--28129268designed by the late architect John Scott]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129268Sun, 24 May 2020 04:51:58 +0000Rosalind DerbyChristmas Special: Nick Bevin discusses Futuna Chapel, Karori, Wellington NZ designed by the late architect John Scottdesigned by the late architect John Scott]]>3289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-nathan-rooney-of-adnz--28129262Architectural Designers NZ and the value of ADNZ to members nationwide]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129262Sun, 24 May 2020 04:51:44 +0000Rosalind DerbyNathan Rooney, Director Space Architecture discusses his role as Board Member: Architectural Designers NZ and the value of ADNZ to members nationwideArchitectural Designers NZ and the value of ADNZ to members nationwide]]>3489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-engineering-post-earthquake-karen-wrigglesworth--28129260zone, post-earthquake]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129260Sun, 24 May 2020 04:51:32 +0000Rosalind DerbyKaren Wrigglesworth, describing life as an Engineer Writer in the Christchurch red zone, post-earthquakezone, post-earthquake]]>3722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-transformational-design--28129252Kapiti Neurotherapy and how beautifully constructed spaces assist in therapy
practice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129252Sun, 24 May 2020 04:51:21 +0000Rosalind DerbyChristmas Special: Corinne discusses the varied therapy spaces in her garden for Kapiti Neurotherapy and how beautifully constructed spaces assist in therapy practice.Kapiti Neurotherapy and how beautifully constructed spaces assist in therapy
practice.]]>3490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-sensory-design-with-corine-allan--28129250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28129250Sun, 24 May 2020 04:51:09 +0000Rosalind DerbyCorinne discusses designing a Sensory Room as an addition to her therapy spaces.3462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-on-te-papa-tongarewa-museum-of-new-zealand--28127098Wellington, designed by Jasmax]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28127098Sun, 24 May 2020 04:50:45 +0000Rosalind DerbyDiscussion on the architecture of Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, Wellington, designed by JasmaxWellington, designed by Jasmax]]>3367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-colin-harwood-glazing-for-architecture--28127093Award for Visitor Centre Queen Elizabeth Park]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28127093Sat, 23 May 2020 12:41:25 +0000Rosalind DerbyDiscussion with Colin Harwood of Omega Aluminium Kapiti, winner WGANZ Glazing Award for Visitor Centre Queen Elizabeth ParkAward for Visitor Centre Queen Elizabeth Park]]>3481architecture,build,building,design,kiwi,local,nz,rosalind,zealandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-three-kapiti-civic-buildings--28127088Coastlands Aquatic Centre, by ASC Architects;
Kapiti Health Centre, by Stephenson and Turner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28127088Sat, 23 May 2020 12:37:34 +0000Rosalind DerbyQueen Elizabeth Park Visitor Centre, by Gil-Plans Architecture; Coastlands Aquatic Centre, by ASC Architects; Kapiti Health Centre, by Stephenson and TurnerCoastlands Aquatic Centre, by ASC Architects;
Kapiti Health Centre, by Stephenson and Turner]]>3514falsefull