Talking Architecture & Design

Hospitality & Retail: Exploring how to have a better carbon footprint, but while balancing an improved customer experience, in the hospitality sector.

Launched in 2017 as part of the Architecture & Design publishing and news network, Talking Architecture & Design interviews industry leaders, innovators, personalities and a range of industry movers and shakers. With no subject that is off-limits, we talk to those that not only make change happen, but also those that turn that change into industry norms and trends. In this issue we are featuring our Hospitality Podcast Series, proudly partnered by Stormtech.

EPISODE 166: DOUG SOUTHWELL AND TINA FOX FROM SCOTT CARVER ARCHITECTS ON THE CHALLENGES & REWARDS OF THEIR REDESIGN OF SYDNEY’S THEATRE ROYAL

Doug Southwell is an Architect and Director of Scott Carver who has witnessed the increasing demand for hospitality spaces and sensibility across multiple building typologies, including within the growth market of build to rent residential accommodation and commercial repositioning.

Tina Fox is the head of Interior Design at Scott Carver with extensive experience in a variety of hospitality work cross the UK, Europe and Australia NZ from casinos and cabaret to food and beverage venues.

EPISODE 163: THE SILICOSIS CRISIS, THE NEED TO UPDATE WORKPLACE LAWS AND THE CHANGING DIRECTION OF BENCHTOP MAKERS

Cosentino Oceania Vice President Itay Shimony talks about how the silicosis crisis in Australia is changing not just what materials we are using for our home builds and renovations, but also what laws will need to be put into place to ensure that home building industry workers are protected while also keeping the sector viable for future growth.

EPISODE 160: UK-BASED URBANIST & CITIES EXPERT PROFESSOR GREG CLARK ON HOW WE COULD BETTER DESIGN OUR CITIES

Professor Greg Clark is a UK-based urban leadership and sustainable urban transition expert who is in Australia to present a free lecture at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning titled “A National Urban Policy for Australia – what can we learn from global experience.” bit.ly/TADPodcast_166 bit.ly/TADPodcast_163 bit.ly/TADPodcast_160

In this interview, he answers questions about how national policy in Australia might best respond to the post pandemic challenge of a rapidly increasing urban population.

EPISODE 159: COX DIRECTOR JOE AGIUS RECOUNTS WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK ON DESIGNING ZOOS AND AIRPORTS

EPISODE 156: HASSELL PRINCIPAL GLENN SCOTT ON THE THRILL OF DESIGNING MAJOR SPORTS VENUES bit.ly/TADPodcast_159

Joe Agius has been a Director of COX since 2005 and guides design direction for many projects in the Sydney studio as Design Director.

In this wide-ranging interview, Joe talks about redesigning parts of Taronga Zoo, the masterplanning of Sydney brand new airport and how Cox is leading the way for a more inclusive and diverse workplace for architects and designers.

Hassell Principal Glenn Scott is an internationally recognised specialist in designing and planning city-defining public places like sports and entertainment centres. He’s worked on many major projects in Australia, Europe and Asia, including the development of ICC Sydney – the new convention, exhibition and entertainment venues in Sydney’s pivotal Darling Harbour precinct.

Hospitality Series Partner

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EPISODE 97: My sustainability journey by 2021 Sustainability Awards Lifetime Achievement Winner, Tone Wheeler - 2,761

EPISODE 91: Stephen Choi talks about biophilic design and the opportunities it brings to architects - 2,671

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EPISODE 2: Talking with Helen Lochhead, president-elect of the Australian Institute of Architects - 2,617 Visit

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What are some of the most exciting global trends and technologies transforming hospitality bathrooms right now? Troy Creighton, the Managing Director of Stormtech, and one of the most prominent voices in bathroom design and innovation ever since, weighs in.

“For the new-build spaces, I’m seeing two really distinct design styles driven by two regions. One is the North American hotel chains, and the other one is Southeast Asia, North Asia and Europe, who are following a very similar trend together,” he starts.

“If we look at the North American design style, it’s back to the 70s,” Troy – who grew up in that era – explains. “We’re seeing a lot of beige and brown shades, which is quite indicative of the conservative character of North American society.” He adds that even hotel chains like Marriott, which back in the 60s were quite edgy, are reverting to the more traditional colour palettes.

When it comes to the European style, Troy points to the cool Nordic aesthetic which brings