Episode Summary Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Dua Green, CEO of AJC (Allen Jack + Cottier) — a Sydney architecture practice of around eighty people, celebrating 70 years and recently recognised with the NSW Enduring Architecture Award. The two first met at the Australian Design Review 30UNDER30 leadership retreat in Bali, and Dua’s story is…
Episode Summary Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Karl May, Managing Director of Turner — the Sydney- and London-based urban design, architecture and interiors studio he helped start in 2001 and has grown, at times 20% a year, for over 25 years. A graduate who cut his teeth in Malaysia and New York before helping build…
Episode Summary Episode OverviewSeton Walsh-Rose sits down with Michael Bailey — Director of Open Architecture Studio in Brisbane, a team of nearly 20 with a growing integrated office in the Philippines. Michael’s practice is built around community and social infrastructure: education, tourism, arts and culture, and sport. He’s one of the most tech-forward architecture leaders…
Episode Summary Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Dino Vrynios — Managing Director of Das Studio, the Adelaide-based architecture practice he runs with his wife and co-founder Sarah. Dino’s journey is one of the most textured in the series: nanotechnology student turned nightclub operator turned architect, who worked through the GFC, had a burnout breakdown in…
Episode Summary Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Toby Ewert — architect, co-founder of Ewert Leaf (60 staff, 14 years), co-founder of Landchecker (a proptech sold successfully to an investor), and now founder of Ewert Advisory and a co-working space called Two and a Half. Four years ago, Toby was diagnosed with a Type 2 glioma brain tumour. He’s had two craniotomies, stopped…
Episode Summary Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Nic Antoniou, Senior Associate at Plus Architecture in Melbourne — a 13-year veteran of the multi-residential, student accommodation, and seniors living sectors. Nic is known for a practical, design-led approach to feasibility: making projects financially viable without sacrificing quality or character. The conversation spans the state of Melbourne’s…
Episode Title: Thriving with Neurodiversity – Diagnosis, Strengths, Parenting & Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces Guest: Amanda Riley – Accredited Neurodiversity Coach, Founder: Thriving with Neurodiversity In this episode, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Amanda Riley to explore leadership, purpose-driven design, and what it truly means to create impact in the built environment. Amanda shares her journey…
Episode Title: Industry Leaders Series Guest: Felicity Douglas – Managing Director, NH Architecture What does it take to grow architectural practice across multiple states — while staying grounded in people, culture, and design excellence? In This Episode: In EP02 of Growing Beyond – Industry Leaders Series, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Felicity Douglas, Managing Director…