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Talk Design
by Adrian Ramsay
Each week join your host, award winning designer Adrian Ramsay for a step into the expansive world of design, architecture and more. Adrian sits down with some of the big names and those who are lesser known from across the international design world to find out what makes them tick, what they strive for and what unites us, in the universal quest to create something simple, functional and beautiful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Ingrid Spencer—How 9 Homes REDEFINED Residential Architecture | #AIAAustinOpenHomesTour2026
On this edition of TALKdesign, host Adrian Ramsay sits down with Ingrid Spencer, Executive Director of AIA Austin, for the 40th anniversary of the AIA Austin Homes Tour. Rather than sprawling mega-mansions, this year's tour highlights human-scale homes (1,000 to 5,000 square feet) focused on...
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Elizabeth Alford: Why GOOD SPATIAL PLANNING MATTERS MORE Than Square Meters | #AIAAustinHomesTour
On this special AIA Austin Homes Tour episode of TALKdesign, Adrian Ramsay catches up with architect Elizabeth Alford, co-founder of Pollen Architecture & Design. They explore an extraordinary Hill Country live-work home designed for interior designer and fiber artist Laura Roberts, bringing a...
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Vani Singal—How This Architect Added 1,000 Sq Ft WITHOUT Raising the Budget | #AIAAustinHomesTour
What does it take to expand a home by 1,000 square feet mid-build for four generations on a fixed budget? In this AIA Austin Homes Tour edition of TALKdesign, Adrian Ramsay tours Twin Oaks, the personal residence of architect Vani Singal (AIA, NOMA, NCARB), Founder and Principal Architect of...
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NINE AIA Austin Homes Tour Picks: What the Photographer Saw with Rob Gómez | #AIAAustinHomesTour
How does an architectural photographer see a space when they step through the front door? Ahead of the AIA Austin Homes Tour on 24–25 October, I sat down with photographer Rob Gomez, who captured all nine residences on this year's tour. A house stays on its site, but thoughtful photography gives...
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Murray Legge: How This 800 Sq Ft Home Added 3 Stories USING CORK! | #AIAAustinHomesTour2026 #AIA
In this AIA Austin Homes Tour episode of TALKdesign, I sit down with architect Murray Legge, FAIA, to walk through his South 3rd Street project in Austin, Texas. We talk through how he quadrupled the living space of a compact 800-square-foot 1930s cottage on a tight 3,500-square-foot urban lot....
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Michael Hargens & Tyler Frost: The Brick Home That CHANGES with the LIGHT | #AIAAustinHomesTour2026
In this AIA Austin Homes Tour edition of TALKdesign, host Adrian Ramsay sits down with Michael Hargens, AIA, and Tyler Frost, Associate AIA, co-founders of Agenda Architecture, to explore the remarkable Courtyard House in South Austin. Sitting on a modest 2,500-square-foot block in the Zilker...
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Dianne Kett: This Cliffside Remodel CHANGED EVERYTHING (1970s House Makeover) | #AIAAustinHomesTour
How do you transform a dark 1970s house into a light-filled cliffside sanctuary? Licensed architect Dianne Kett of DK Studio joins host Adrian Ramsay on TALKdesign to unpack the practical architectural principles behind the Horseshoe Bend Cove remodel in Austin, Texas. Together, we explore how...
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1920s HISTORIC HOME REMODEL: 3 Apartments Into 1 with Carina Coel, AIA | #AIAAustinHomesTour2026
Can strict historic preservation rules actually unlock better design? On this special AIA Austin Homes Tour edition of TALKdesign, I sit down with architect Carina Coel of Restructure Architecture to explore the extraordinary transformation of Rutherford Place. Located in the historic Travis...
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Inside Austin's MOST RADICAL Rammed Earth House with Davey McEathron, AIA | #AIAAustinHomesTour2026
Join me on TALKdesign as architect Davey McEathron shares key design insights and creative problem-solving techniques from Terraluz, an exceptional highlight of the AIA Austin Homes Tour. In this episode, we unpack the performance and beauty of two-foot-thick rammed earth construction, examining...
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Design a HIGH-END Family Remodel Using Simple Materials | David Webber, AIA & Stefan Bader, AIA
Great design is often defined by what you do not see rather than what you do. In this special AIA Austin Homes Tour episode of TALKdesign, host Adrian Ramsay sits down with David Webber and Stefan Bader from Webber Studio to explore their North Hills remodel. Together, they dive into spatial...
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Wenna Privé: How 5 Days of Slow Travel Can Rebuild Your Creative Spark
What if the way most of us travel—rushing between crowded landmarks and snapping quick photos—is actually preventing us from connecting with the true soul of a place? In this episode of TALKdesign, host Adrian Ramsay sits down with close friend Wenna Privé, founder of Eratō Retreats, to explore…
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Building This House Made Him a Better Architect—Mark Fazerhurst
What drives an award-winning architect to spend eleven years building a single house for his parents with his own two hands? That's the question at the heart of this deeply personal episode of Talk Design. Adrian sits down with Mark Frazerhurst, a Kiwi architect whose career began not in a design...
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CAMPING ON SITE Unlocked the Design—Jonathan Smith & John Holley
What happens when an oncology specialist quits medicine at thirty to design homes, and an architect camps on a rugged hillside for two days before drawing a single line? In this episode of TALKdesign, I sit down with Jon and John from Auckland’s award-winning practice, Matter Architects.…
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Jae Warrander: The Architect Who ACTUALLY BUILDS
How do we bridge the gap between architectural plans and what actually gets built on site? In this episode of the TALKdesign Podcast, Adrian Ramsay sits down with Jae Warrander, co-founder and architectural director of the award-winning Wellington practice Makers. Together, they explore what...
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Dr. Masi Reynolds—The 7 Keys to Unlocking Faster Recovery
What if your MRI is showing a problem, but your body isn't feeling it? In this episode of Talk Design, I welcome Dr. Masi Reynolds, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician who's redefining how we think about injury, recovery, and long-term performance. Dr. Reynolds is…
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Shaun Lockyer—What Happens When a Master Architect Finally Designs His Own Home
What happens when award-winning architect Shaun Lockyer designs his own home? Discover his 80/20 design rule, client dynamics, and creating spaces that make your heart sing. In this episode of TALKdesign, I sit down with my good friend Shaun Lockyer (Principal of Shaun Lockyer Architects and AIA...
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Why This Architect's "Messy" Sketches Win Clients—Hamish Muir
How do hand-drawn sketches help architects win clients? In this episode, Hamish Muir of Mason & Wales Architects explains how "messy" sketches foster vulnerability and empathy, allowing clients to feel more engaged in the design process than they do with rigid CAD renders. Discover the strategic...
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The THREE THINGS Every Home Renovation Needs with Nick Horvath
How can you renovate your home without losing your budget, sanity, or the design magic? In this episode of TALKdesign, Adrian Ramsay sits down with London architect Nick Horvath (co-founder of Momo and Co Design) to uncover the secrets of a successful build. Nick shares his journey from high-end...
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Helen Thompson - The Architecture Lesson Hidden in Desert Homes | TALKdesign #Podcast
On this episode of TALKdesign, Adrian Ramsay sits down with celebrated design author Helen Thompson for a captivating journey through the stories, landscapes, and creative minds that shaped American Desert Modernism. Long before writing defining books like Marfa Modern, Texas Made Texas Modern,...
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Travis Price - The Architect Who Got Approved In 28 Seconds
Welcome to the TALKdesign Podcast. Today, I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Travis Price. Travis is a Washington DC-based architect, philosopher, and explorer who has spent his life building spaces that deeply connect with the human spirit. We explore what it means…
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Jason Boyer - How Constraints Make Better Homes
Discover how embracing strict physical site constraints and moving from traditional open-plan layouts to an innovative "broken plan" design can unlock ultimate design freedom and preserve long-term property value. If you believe that great architecture should touch the soul and leave a permanent...
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How One Man Turned Crisis Into Purpose - Andrew White
What happens when a successful career suddenly takes a sharp turn, forcing you to rebuild your life from the ground up? In this captivating session of the Talk Design Podcast, Adrian Ramsay welcomes Andrew "Andy" White to discuss resilience, healing, and the power of authentic living. Moving from...
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Alexander Josephson: The 5-Year Test That Built a Masterpiece
What does it take to create architecture that genuinely matters? In this episode of TALKdesign, Adrian Ramsay sits down with Alexander Josephson, co-founder of PARTISANS, for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, resilience, politics, leadership, and the realities of architectural…
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Kelly Grace - The Architect Who Designs for Your Health
Welcome to the TalkDesign Podcast, the space where creativity meets conversation. In this episode, award-winning designer Adrian Ramsay welcomes custom residential expert Kelly Grace for a deeply human look at what happens when a lifetime of design exposure shapes a mission for structural…
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How to Use Modern Feng Shui for Better Focus and Property Value with Jane Langof
What is the true connection between spatial containment, modern material engineering, and the long-term human health span inside a custom home? On this episode of the Talk Design Podcast, Adrian Ramsay breaks down the core tenets of wellness intelligence alongside renowned practical Feng Shui...
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Mick Hawes: Your Product Isn’t the House — It’s the Client Experience
On this episode of TALKdesign, host Adrian Ramsay sits down with Mick Hawes to explore builders business coaching, client experience, leadership, AI, and what success really looks like for custom home builders. Mick Hawes is the founder of Builders Business Blackbelt and has spent most of his…
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Through the Lens: The Art, Science, and Hustle of Commercial Photography with Greg Gardner
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian sits down with Greg, a highly sought-after commercial photographer with over 36 years of experience. A fellow Kiwi now living on the Sunshine Coast, Greg brings a wealth of technical knowledge, a fantastic sense of humor, and a uniquely...
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The life architect: From property developer to relationship mediator
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsay sits down with Dee Hardy, a former high-end Sydney property developer who has transitioned her immense project management skills into becoming a "Life Architect." Today, Dee works as a counselor and mediator, expertly project managing...
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Energy Architecture: Vibe Curation, Wealth Corners, and Healing Your Home
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Austin-based "Energy Architect" Danielle Mercurio. Blending the principles of Feng Shui, quantum physics, and intuitive "vibe curation," Danielle helps clients design spaces that actively support their goals, heal past...
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Health From the Inside Out: Ending Yo-Yo Diets & Habit Stacking with Ash Meredith
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast—part of Adrian’s special "Wellness Intelligence" edit—Adrian sits down with influencer and health coach Ash Meredith, creator of the Lean Body Reset. Their connection started in a rather unconventional place: a local community sauna. From there, Adrian…
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Nature as the Gold Standard: Building Biology and Wellness with Brian Johnson
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Brian Johnson, a general contractor and the founder of Synergy 360. With a diverse background that spans commercial construction, Ironman triathlons, and the biohacking wellness industry, Brian bridges the gap between...
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From the Stage to the Sanctuary: Designing with Movement and Emotion
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Cray Beauxmont-Flynn, the creative force behind the Los Angeles-based interior design firm, Beauxmont. Cray shares his incredibly unique origin story, tracing his path from growing up in the South to traveling the globe...
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The Inheritable House: Designing for Life, Love, and Legacy with Greg Tankersley
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Greg Tankersley, a partner at the acclaimed architectural firm McAlpine. Greg shares his unlikely journey from growing up on a working farm in Alabama to becoming a highly sought-after residential architect who creates...
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Taming the Subconscious: Lessons from Horsemanship and Bestselling Author Mike Roberts
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Mike Roberts, the author, real estate investor, and podcast host widely known as The Converse Cowboy. Mike shares his origin story, detailing his journey from growing up playing baseball in North Louisiana to working in...
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Designing Your Inner Home: Wellness Intelligence with Tom Cronin
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Tom Cronin, a Wellness Intelligence creator, conscious leadership coach, and founder of the Zen Academy. Together, they explore the profound connection between the physical homes we build and the "inner house" of our…
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Designing a Legacy: Architecture, Racing, and Recovery with Bill Styczynski
In this episode of Talk Design, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Bill Styczynski, Principal of Studio 21 Architects in Chicago. Recorded just days after Bill’s open-heart surgery, this conversation is a testament to his unstoppable energy and passion for life. Bill shares his 44-year journey in...
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Building it Right: Water Management & The Science Behind the Aesthetics
In this episode, we welcome a globally recognized builder and building science expert to bridge the gap between architectural beauty and rigorous construction durability. With decades of experience and a massive online following for his construction expertise, our guest takes us on a deep dive…
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Conscious Home Design: Elevating Your Space Beyond Shelter
In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the profound connection between our physical environment and our personal well-being. Moving beyond the "wow factor" of aesthetic style, the discussion centres on Conscious Home Design—a philosophy that treats the home as a powerful tool for...
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500 Miles a Week: Inside the Mind & Routine of an 8 Time US National Champion Pro Cyclist
In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsay welcomes 8-time US National Champion and international cyclist Eddy Huntsman to the Wellness Edit. At just 23 years old, Eddy is racing for APS Pro cycling and is training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and looking ahead to…
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Resilience, Roots & Floating Homes: The Art of Site-Specific Design with Daniel Loe
Forsite Studio is an integrated architecture and construction practice dedicated to modern sustainable design solutions. The firm’s practice encompasses architectural design, building construction and renovation, project management and consulting. As a design-build firm, Forsite Studio is…
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The Art of Freedom: Escape Velocity where you rent where you live and own what you rent
Kassidy Warren is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and host of the For Your Own Good podcast. He focuses on building financial freedom through real estate, including short-term rentals, boutique hotels, and passive income strategies. Beyond investing, Kassidy also mentors others on shifting...
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The Wellness Bubble: Fabio Zaniboni on “Bubbling Net” where your space heals you
Fabio Zaniboni is a technology leader with over two decades of experience in sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly in the lighting industry. Currently, he is the Founder and CEO of BubblyNet and Chief Vision Officer of Zaniboni Lighting.…
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The Psychology of Home: Get inside a client's head to find their "dream."
In this episode of Talk Design, Adrian Ramsay sits down with his Dream Homes Revealed co-host and award-winning interior designer, Maryann Schmidt. From imagining floor plans in the back of a car as a child to managing iconic Sydney rock bars like the Annandale Hotel, Maryann's journey into...
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Andrea Keller on Architecture, Belonging & Building a Better Connection with Nature
Andrea Keller is a licensed architect with 25 years of experience in multifamily, residential and boutique hotel design. Her work seeks to bring people into greater alignment with their core values, their communities and the earth. A key component of Andrea’s work lies in the life-long study of...
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EcoNest: Merging Architecture, Nature & Japanese Design Principles
Andrea is a licensed Architect in the State of Oregon. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Nebraska and a Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building certificate from The New School – Parsons School of Design. Andrea joined EcoNest Architecture in 2015 and became…
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30 Years of Austin Architecture: Touring 15 Homes with Hugh Jefferson Randolph
Hugh has cultivated a lifelong passion for architecture, knowing since the age of seven that designing buildings was his definitive calling. A native of the vibrant city of New Orleans, he began his professional career in Washington, DC. In 1991, he made a pivotal move to Austin, drawn…
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Beyond the Building: The Architectural Photography of Rob Gomez
Today, we're joined by an architectural and interiors photographer who’s crushing it down in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Cancún, Mexico, and first picked up a camera when he was 16. That was it—he found his thing. But for a long time, it stayed a hobby. In 2020, he decided to make the jump. He...
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AUSTIN HOME TOURS 2025: Travis Young
After living on the property for five years, the owners were ready to build their new forever home and enlisted the help of Adam Lucas of ARLucas Construction Co. Adam recommended Studio Momentum Architects due to their experience with smaller inner-city lots and protected trees. A large live oak...
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AUSTIN HOME TOURS 2025: Scott Specht
Stealth House redefines the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as a private, self-sufficient retreat within a dense urban environment. Designed for a compact, alley-access lot, this 1,100-square-foot residence transforms limited space into a light-filled sanctuary through innovative planning and...
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AUSTIN HOME TOURS 2025: Ravel Architecture
Casa Colibri is a quiet retreat tucked into the hillside of Barton Hills. The lower level is carved into the slope to reduce visual impact and preserve the surrounding tree canopy. A plaster-coated limestone wall with a German schmear finish—referencing neighborhood materials—anchors this level…
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Each week join your host, award winning designer Adrian Ramsay for a step into the expansive world of design, architecture and more. Adrian sits down with some of the big names and those who are lesser known from across the international design world to find out what makes them tick, what they strive for and what unites us, in the universal quest to create something simple, functional and beautiful.
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