6 JUN 2024 · Michael 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 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.michaelmortgageman.co.nz_&d=DwMFAg&c=_Zm2Kb9yJrso4r0-N78Ezl-a6DfgMbIISn5tZXXqWk4&r=gYpj4QhRjkJ0N_A9jTTqvHL7Dbu9BSrRLdasbXAIiHM&m=feIzcf_dGlN3VSTrXY61FeWeFgQV5fzqmtOw3NUxmyjHGoh9D4rizWUgMU8aSlbu&s=I1tKWK2kSfoFGbpXu1zSYmne5SqqiXOlOW9VGekmQd4&e=’

9 MAY 2024 · Economist 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 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.

25 APR 2024 · Giles 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, 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__athelhampton.com&d=DwMFAg&c=_Zm2Kb9yJrso4r0-N78Ezl-a6DfgMbIISn5tZXXqWk4&r=gYpj4QhRjkJ0N_A9jTTqvHL7Dbu9BSrRLdasbXAIiHM&m=okwU10MkSy1ASSd93nWMjlsKypVjOqIxlNZzu0g3WaKhX_KoZo5CDLWejgTKb8K-&s=QcUBYtnsm-9MMdPx54Rz7d_knUhyp9muDLxfp6MKXOc&e= and https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__spase.co.uk_portfolio_athelhampton.zero_&d=DwMFAg&c=_Zm2Kb9yJrso4r0-N78Ezl-a6DfgMbIISn5tZXXqWk4&r=gYpj4QhRjkJ0N_A9jTTqvHL7Dbu9BSrRLdasbXAIiHM&m=okwU10MkSy1ASSd93nWMjlsKypVjOqIxlNZzu0g3WaKhX_KoZo5CDLWejgTKb8K-&s=IyM9ARIuBr-t4_BMspGlJ82pJ65xNFs5zzFd8MmngpU&e=

12 APR 2024 · Paula 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. Business and communication systems and a well-designed office environment support her delivery of high-quality architecture.’

5 APR 2024 · Aidan 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 works is profound. Aidan Hart Icons: https://aidanharticons.com/.

29 FEB 2024 · An 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 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.

1 FEB 2024 · Tania 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 built environments without compromise.

6 SEP 2023 · Michael 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 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

20 JUL 2023 · Discussions 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 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.

13 JUL 2023 · Iris 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 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."