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Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Office D.SHARP
99 episodes
3 days ago
Office Talk Australia is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Dave Sharp, and a great excuse for him to have conversations with leading Australian architects about their businesses, work and lives. Since its inception, the Office Talk podcast has played host to a wide range of guests from across the country. Every chat has been a pleasure.
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Office Talk Australia is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Dave Sharp, and a great excuse for him to have conversations with leading Australian architects about their businesses, work and lives. Since its inception, the Office Talk podcast has played host to a wide range of guests from across the country. Every chat has been a pleasure.
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Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Jess Kneebone

Jess Kneebone is a Melbourne-based art director and stylist working across interiors and photography. She collaborates with photographers to create evocative imagery, with architects to shape thoughtful spaces, and with those who inhabit them to bring a sense of life—and home. Her work moves beyond surface arrangement, exploring atmosphere, materiality and meaning. Jess’s work has appeared in The Local Project, Vogue Living and Houses, among others.


If you’d like to know more about her work, you can follow her on Instagram at @jesskneebone, or visit jesskneebone.com.


Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and communications practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our approach and offerings, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


If you are looking to be more effective in your marketing, sales and business development, Architecture CRM is the only CRM software designed specifically for architects. Visit architecturecrm.com to start a 30-day free trial.

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1 day ago
51 minutes 34 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Architect George

Dean Williams is the director of Architect George, a Sydney-based practice established in 2021. The studio is known for projects that deal with complex existing conditions with skill and enthusiasm.

In a few short years, the studio has received Award recognition through the Australian Institute of Architects, Houses Awards, Dulux Colour Awards, Dezeen Awards, and Grand Designs Australia Awards. Last year, in 2024, the practice was awarded the joint-winner of the Houses Awards Emerging Architecture practice. Their work has been published in Houses Magazine, Green Magazine and The Local Project.


We recorded this mid-way through 2024, so one or two upcoming projects we discussed have now been released and very well received, and the studio’s much-loved Seinfeld video homepage is no more, but some clips can still be found on their contact page.


If you’d like to learn more about the studio, you can visit architect-george.com or follow them on Instagram @architect.george.


Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and communications practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our approach and offerings, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Thank you to Programa for sponsoring today’s episode. Visit programa.design/officetalk to start for free and save 25% on annual plans.


If you are looking to be more effective in your marketing, sales and business development, Architecture CRM is the only CRM software designed specifically for architects. Visit architecturecrm.com to start a 30-day free trial.

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4 weeks ago
56 minutes 48 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
J.AR Office

Jared Webb is the director of J.AR Office, a Brisbane-based practice established in 2022. Operating across all scales of architecture and interiors, each of their highly-considered projects is rationalised from the urban and social fabric in which they reside. The office’s early projects have received awards including the National Architecture Award for The Warehouses, as well as the Think Brick Awards, Eat Drink Design Awards and Australian Interior Design Awards.

If you’d like to learn more about the studio, you can visit jaroffice.com or follow them on Instagram @j.ar.office.

Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and communications practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the world. To learn more about our process, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Thank you to Programa for sponsoring today’s episode. Visit programa.design/officetalk to start for free and save 25% on annual plans.


This episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Oscar Crawford.

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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 29 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Office MI—JI

Millie Anderson and Jimmy Carter are the directors of Office MI-JI, a Melbourne-based practice founded in 2021 when Millie and Jimmy returned to Australia after work and teaching London and Chicago. With a clear motto of “do good work”, the practice is known for simple, quiet architecture that defines a clear relationship with its context and clients. Since 2023, the practice has been recognised in a number of awards programs for their AB House, including wins in the AIA state and national awards, The Local Project’s Emerging Designer awards, and Architectural Record’s international Design Vanguard award.

If you’d like to learn more about the studio, you can visit mi-ji.com.au or follow them on Instagram @office_mi.ji.

Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand strategy practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the world. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Thank you to Programa for sponsoring today’s episode. Visit programa.design/officetalk to start for free and save 25% on annual plans.


This episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Oscar Crawford.

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3 months ago
59 minutes 27 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Flack Studio

David Flack is the director of Flack Studio, a ten year old Melbourne-based practice of architects and interior designers renowned for projects that explore light, volume and materiality. Their work is published regularly in Vogue, Belle, Est and Architectural Digest, and David has recently been recognised as the Vogue Living Creative Of The Year, as well as the studio being listed in AD100, Est Living Esteemed 10, and numerous wins in the Interior Design Excellence Awards and Australian Interior Design Awards.

If you’d like to learn more about the studio, you can visit flack.studio or follow them on Instagram @flackstudio_.

Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand strategy practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the world. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Thank you to Programa for sponsoring today’s episode. Visit programa.design/officetalk to start for free and save 25% on annual plans.


This episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Oscar Crawford.

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4 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 48 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Phillip Arnold

Phillip Arnold is the director of Plus Minus Design, a Sydney-based practice founded in 2007.  Phillip is a sole-practitioner who works on a variety of complex projects, often in collaboration, and has given lectures in Sydney and Seoul, as well as teaching design studios and history at UNSW, UTS and Western Sydney University. He recently learned that he, along with CO_AP, Studio JEF and TARN, won the competition for the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Australia.

If you’d like to learn more about his studio, you can visit plusminusdesign.com.au or follow him on Instagram @shftoptplus.


Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand strategy practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the world. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Thank you to Programa for sponsoring today’s episode. Visit programa.design/officetalk to start for free and save 25% on annual plans.


This episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Oscar Crawford.

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5 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 46 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
SJB

Adam Haddow is the Director of SJB, a multi-studio collective of experts in architecture, urban design, interiors and planning founded in 1976. 


Adam has been a Director of SJB’s Sydney studio since 2001, leading the practice in the development of multiple award-winning projects. He has recently been appointed the National President Elect of the Australian Institute of Architects, and his own home, 19 Waterloo Street, won the prestigious Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture in 2023. He first appeared on Office Talk in 2021, episode No. 37.

If you’d like to learn more about SJB, you can visit sjb.com.au or follow them on Instagram @aboutsjb.

Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand strategy practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across Australia and the world. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Thank you to Programa for sponsoring today’s episode. Visit programa.design/officetalk to start for free and save 25% on annual plans. You can also follow Programa on Instagram at @programahq.


This episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Oscar Crawford.

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7 months ago
59 minutes 20 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Product Talk: Bankston x Civilian Hemispheres

Bankston has kindly supported today’s episode of Office Talk to discuss Hemispheres, their latest architectural collaboration.

To discuss the new collection, we are joined by Steve Bradley of Bankston architectural hardware, and Nicko Elliott, a principal of CIVILIAN, a New York-based design studio he founded with his partner Ksenia in 2018.

The Hemispheres collection follows the success of Bankston's architectural collaborations Casts with Edition Office and Super Collection with Sans-Arc.


The 10-piece collection marks a departure from conventional architectural hardware featuring bold geometries, striking finishes, and innovative functions, reflecting a shared ambition to elevate the ordinary. The collection title, Hemispheres, not only references a central dome motif within the range, but also symbolises the collaboration’s global nature—Civilian in the Northern Hemisphere and Bankston in the Southern Hemisphere. This title encapsulates the essence of the partnership, emphasising a shared design ethos transcending geographic bounds.

If you would like to learn more about the Hemispheres collection, you can visit Bankston.com, or follow them on Instagram at @bankston_architectural. Civilian is also on Instagram at @civilianprojects, and their website is civilianprojects.com.

Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Oscar Crawford.

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7 months ago
38 minutes 54 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Archier

Chris Gilbert is a director of Archier, a Melbourne-based practice known for creating design experiences that contribute to a better quality of life. Chris first appeared on Office Talk in August of 2022, and we are delighted to welcome him back to the show.


In this episode, Chris and Dave discussed:

  • The power of cultural narratives, such as current attitudes around the risks of building, and whether it’s better for architects to push back, or accept these powerful beliefs and adapt our approach.
  • How Archier identified a pain-point in the design process, the endless hours spent pricing projects, then developed custom software to help speed up the process and drastically reduce the cost to the client.
  • The story of starting Candour, a prefabrication and advanced manufacturing company helping architects to make off-site construction faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
  • What impact a move towards automation, efficiency and accessibility could have on the brand perception of Archier, and architecture more broadly, as it challenges the traditional exclusivity of residential architecture.

If you'd like to learn more about their studio, you can visit archier.com.au or follow them on Instagram at @archier_.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

This episode of Office Talk is supported by Mast Furniture. Mast is an established furniture design and manufacturing company based in Brisbane. In operation since 2012 and climate neutral certified since 2021, Mast has built a national and international reputation for producing original furniture of the highest quality. For Mast, the phrase ‘Good Design, made right’ embodies who they are, what they do and what they’d like to achieve. Mast values enduring design, taking their time to develop well designed products both in house and in collaboration with established and upcoming designers. With all of their furniture being produced from their Brisbane workshop and made to order, the majority of their range is able to be customised in material, size and finishes to suit specific projects and spaces in both residential and commercial environments. To learn more about Mast, visit mastfurniture.com.au or check out their instagram @mastfurniture.

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9 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 18 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
March Studio

Rodney Eggleston and Anne-Laure Cavigneaux are the directors of March Studio, a Melbourne-based practice known for its multidisciplinary approach to architecture, graphic, interiors and industrial design.


In this episode, Rodney, Anne-Laure and Dave discussed:

  • The influence their early years in Rotterdam had on their views about the role and value of design, and the unique ideas and approaches they brought back to Australia with them.
  • Why they’ve tried to avoid being typecast or tied to a specific stylistic approach or project type, and how you can position your practice to speak to range of project types and scales.
  • How they’ve designed their physical studio environment to encourage creativity and experimentation, and the important role physical model making, prototyping, hand drawing and fabrication have played in their work.
  • The importance their work on Aesop stores had on their practice, particularly from a learning and experimentation perspective, how they think about managing long-term partnerships with a fast-growing brand.

If you'd like to learn more about their studio, you can visit march.studio or follow them on Instagram at @march_studio.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

This episode of Office Talk is supported by Mast Furniture. Mast is an established furniture design and manufacturing company based in Brisbane. In operation since 2012 and climate neutral certified since 2021, Mast has built a national and international reputation for producing original furniture of the highest quality. For Mast, the phrase ‘Good Design, made right’ embodies who they are, what they do and what they’d like to achieve. Mast values enduring design, taking their time to develop well designed products both in house and in collaboration with established and upcoming designers. With all of their furniture being produced from their Brisbane workshop and made to order, the majority of their range is able to be customised in material, size and finishes to suit specific projects and spaces in both residential and commercial environments. To learn more about Mast, visit mastfurniture.com.au or check out their instagram @mastfurniture.

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9 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 11 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Wardle

John Wardle and Jasmin Williamson are partners of Wardle, a highly recognised Gold-medal winning practice known for creating extraordinary buildings and places that matter.


In this episode, John, Jasmin and Dave discussed:

  • The practice’s evolution from the early days of small, but highly considered residential projects, to the broad range of sectors and scales they work in today.
  • Their process in pitching for work when entering into new sectors, and how they identify the right ideas and details from other projects to draw upon to inspire potential clients.
  • Why John believes that not having previous built experience on a project typology can be advantageous for the client, but can also come with challenges when competing against efficient specialist practices.
  • The thinking behind the rebranding of the studio and the decision to shift the focus from John to the other partners, who each bring a different voice to the practice.
  • Their recent expansion into the Sydney market, and how a practice like Wardle goes about building relationships and brand awareness in a short space of time.

If you'd like to learn more about the studio, you can visit wardle.studio or follow the studio on Instagram at @wardle.studio.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

This episode of Office Talk is supported by Mast Furniture. Mast is an established furniture design and manufacturing company based in Brisbane. In operation since 2012 and climate-neutral certified since 2021, Mast has built a national and international reputation for producing original furniture of the highest quality. For Mast, the phrase ‘Good Design, made right’ embodies who they are, what they do and what they’d like to achieve. Mast values enduring design, taking their time to develop well designed products both in house and in collaboration with established and upcoming designers. With all of their furniture being produced from their Brisbane workshop and made to order, the majority of their range is able to be customised in material, size and finishes to suit specific projects and spaces in both residential and commercial environments. To learn more about Mast, visit mastfurniture.com.au or check out their instagram @mastfurniture.

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10 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 15 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Olaver

Emlyn Olaver is the director of Olaver, a Melbourne-based practice known for residential and commercial work that balances the imperfect and the refined.


In this episode, Emlyn and Dave discussed:

  • The benefits of working on hospitality projects in the early stages of their practice, allowing them to have built work available to publish at a faster rate than typical residential projects.
  • Olaver’s unique approach to photographing residential projects during handover; working with professional photographers to document the project in a raw, imperfect and restrained way.
  • How these Handover images have helped to raise awareness of the practice, through the website and social media, as well as collating them into a print publication, which led to a launch party.
  • Why he believes it’s far better to collaborate with professional creatives, such as graphic designers and photographers, to undertake their work they’re good at, as opposed to trying to do everything himself.
  • The importance of communicating your design values clearly, and how he has developed a clear practice positioning statement over time.

If you'd like to learn more about his studio, you can visit olaver.com.au or follow the studio on Instagram at @olaver_architecture.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

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11 months ago
1 hour 25 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
The Local Project

Aidan Anderson is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Local Project, an architecture publication known for celebrating extraordinary design to an inspired community.


In this episode, Aidan and Dave discussed:

  • How The Local Project has evolved from an Instagram page Aidan used to share his favourite architecture and interiors while working as a furniture maker, to a 46-person media company with a category-leading YouTube channel, website, magazine and book.
  • The importance of highlighting the humans behind architecture, ensuring the architect or homeowner is front-and-centre, and how this narrative-driven approach has been key to the success of their well-known project films.
  • Why Aidan believes architectural print is far from dead, and the thinking behind the launch of a magazine that has the qualities of a book, designed to be kept and displayed.
  • What’s next for The Local Project, and why Aidan is excited about the potential for new forms of educational content that teaches the public about the thinking behind great architecture.

If you'd like to learn more about the publication, you can visit thelocalproject.com.au or follow them on Instagram at @thelocalproject.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

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11 months ago
57 minutes 32 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Studio Bright

Mel Bright is the director of Studio Bright, a Melbourne-based practice known for creating enduring and responsive architecture for people and place.


In this episode, Mel and Dave discussed:

  • How she has translated her background in civic projects into the studio’s residential work, and the importance of investing in big ideas, even for small projects.
  • The small steps she has taken toward different project typologies, such as social housing, and how she strategically over-invests in projects that have the most potential to lead to similar projects.
  • The importance of creating a healthy and strong workplace environment and the positive impact that has had on staff retention, morale and culture within the practice.
  • The evolution of her Instagram account, from the early days of posting more personal photographs, to her thinking around sticking with one architectural photographer.
  • What work-life balance means to her, and how it has changed as her children have grown up and the fulcrum has shifted.

If you'd like to learn more about her studio, you can visit studiobright.com.au or follow the studio on Instagram at @studio__bright.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes 25 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Panov Scott

Anita Panov and Andrew Scott are the directors of Panov Scott, a Sydney-based practice known for their approach to ethical, sustainable and innovative architecture.


In this episode, Anita, Andrew and Dave discussed:

  • How crafting personalised books about each of their projects has allowed them to form deeper relationships with their clients, better communicate ideas and articulate their values.
  • How being quiet on Instagram doesn’t translate to a quiet practice, and how they have spent the time off social media designing their business to suit their desired lifestyle.
  • The importance of ensuring that the perception of the practice, and how you communicate and engage with the community, is authentic to the personality of the people within the practice.
  • The evolution of architectural photography over their careers, and the photography trends from the early years of their practice they see re-appearing today.

If you'd like to learn more about their studio, you can visit panovscott.com.au or follow them on Instagram at @panovscott.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes 16 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Kennedy Nolan

Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan are the directors of Kennedy Nolan, a Melbourne-based practice known for their approach to built form, contextual response and a close relationship with landscape.


In this episode, Patrick, Rachel and Dave discussed:

  • How they reject the negative associations around following design trends, and instead embrace the idea that their projects are reflective of their time and place, and will eventually date as tastes change.
  • How having a strong workplace culture that encourages having a life outside of architecture gives them the energy and inspiration to come up with new ideas.
  • The important considerations they make about the best way to photograph a project to enter into awards and media, and how to create images that will better communicate ideas to clients.
  • How the strength of their brand has helped them move into larger scale projects such as Nightingale Leftfield and a 16-storey hotel building currently under construction.
  • Why blurring the lines between architecture and interior design has helped their projects to feel more emotionally engaging, both in person and in images.
  • The value of being an active participant in award programs from the very start, and the positive impact winning an award for their first project had on their practice.

If you'd like to learn more about their studio, you can visit kennedynolan.com.au or follow them on Instagram at @kennedy_nolan.


Office Talk is hosted by Dave Sharp of Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. Our practice works collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation to discuss your practice, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Today's episode of Office Talk was edited and engineered by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio.

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1 year ago
1 hour 14 minutes 37 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
MA+Co

Karen Alcock and Rachael McNally are from MA+Co, a 12-person Melbourne-based practice working on a mix of residential, multi-res and commercial projects.


In this episode, Karen, Rachael and I discussed:

  • How the studio has fostered strong long-term relationships with developers, and their insights on ways architects can play a bigger and more impactful role in the development team.
  • Their approach to finding the balance between development budgets and the enjoyment of future occupants by concentrating on designing low-cost moments of joy into every space.
  • They reflect on their recent rebrand, and discuss the benefits of a website that is highly curated, both in terms of the number of projects presented, and the short memorable messages shown to visitors.
  • How the brand refresh allowed them to look inward, communicate what is important to them as a practice, and gain a professional external perspective on their values and strengths.
  • A close look at their recent Mori House, focusing on how commissioning two photography sessions of the one project allowed them to capture the house in both a raw form, and then as a lived-in home.

If you'd like to learn more about their studio, you can visit ma-co.au or follow them on Instagram at @ma_co.au.


This episode of Office Talk is sponsored by Office D.SHARP, Welcome to Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and brand definition practice for architecture. Based in Perth, the practice works collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our process and book a consultation to discuss your practice, simply visit officedavesharp.com.


Episode credits: Edited by Anthony Richardson of Simple Dwelling Studio. Engineered by James Ede of Be Heard. Cover illustration by Woshibai. Design by Studio Hi Ho.

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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes 18 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Eldridge Anderson

Scott Eldridge and Jeremy Anderson are the directors of of Eldridge Anderson Architects, a 4-person residential practice based on Victoria's Surf Coast.


In this episode, Scott, Jeremy and Dave discussed:

  • Why they front-load so much effort into the sketch design stage of the design process, resolving much of the project details at this early stage and presenting a single, fully fleshed-out design idea to their clients.
  • The benefits of slower, more mindful ways of practice like hand-drawing and physical modelmaking for refining clear design ideas, nurturing interest in and passion for practice, and injecting energy and momentum into the architect-client relationship.
  • The ongoing debate over whether architects should put their personalities and design process out there for the world to see, or take a big step back and let the work speak for itself and allow the public to interpret the work in their own way.
  • The idea of a less-but-better approach to marketing and communications, and why subtracting unnecessary elements and carefully considering what gets put out can give a practice a clearer and more potent brand identity.

If you'd like to learn more about their studio, you can visit eldridgeanderson.com.au or follow them on Instagram at @eldridge_anderson.


This episode of Office Talk is sponsored by Office D.SHARP, a practice providing specialised marketing consultancy and strategy tailored to meet the particular needs of architects. Based in Perth, the practice caters to a diverse range of clients around the world. Visit officedavesharp.com to learn more.

If you have any marketing, strategy and brand questions you would like Dave and his guests to discuss in future episodes, you can send them to info@officedavesharp.com.

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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes 36 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Retallack Thompson

Jemima Retallack and Mitchell Thompson are the directors of Retallack Thompson, a Sydney-based architecture practice seeking to create timeless and enduring architecture, interior and landscape design. 

In this episode, Jemima, Mitchell and Dave discussed:

  • How to make the most of every project opportunity in the early years of practice, from realising that briefs and budgets will often expand and change from what clients present during the first meeting, to taking on smaller projects as a way to explore ideas, develop relationships or refine internal processes.
  • Why Jemima and Mitchell believe that percentage-based fees can create an appearance of conflict of interest that can harm the architect-client relationship, impact the client experience and reduce potential referrals.
  • The unexpected benefits of marketing to other architects; from valuable overflow referrals to collaborations with larger practices on public projects.
  • What Jemima and Mitchell learned about achieving work-life balance from their experiences working in leading practices earlier in their careers, and how they have structured their practice to maximise both the quality of their work and the time they can spend with their kids.
  • The negative influence Australia's real estate industry, with its emphasis on resale value, has had on the creative ambitions of residential clients. Jemima and Mitchell share how they encourage their clients to be brave with their homes, and worry less about future owners and more about their own enjoyment.

If you'd like to learn more about Retallack Thompson, you can visit retallackthompson.com or follow them on Instagram at @retallackthompson.

This episode of Office Talk is sponsored by Office D.SHARP, a practice providing specialised marketing consultancy and strategy tailored to meet the particular needs of architects. Based in Perth, the practice caters to a diverse range of clients around the world. Visit officedavesharp.com to learn more.

If you have any marketing, strategy and brand questions you would like Dave and his guests to discuss in future episodes, you can send them to info@officedavesharp.com.

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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes 51 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Katelin Butler of Architecture Media

Katelin Butler is the Editorial Director of Architecture Media, Australia's leading publisher for the built environment and the home of well-known titles such as Architecture Australia, Houses Magazine, Artichoke and architectureau.com. Before taking on the role of Editorial Director, Katelin was the Editor of Houses Magazine from 2011 to 2019, and established the highly successful Houses Awards program.


In this episode, Katelin and I discussed:

  • How the Architecture Media editors decide which projects belong in their magazines, and how they look beyond imagery and aesthetics to highlight projects that have educational value for the industry.
  • The role each magazine plays in the Architecture Media portfolio, and the quality-focused approach Katelin and her team take to ensure their titles are the most trusted sources of information in the industry.
  • The different approaches architects can take to engage with the media, looking at targeted vs broad outreach, avoiding busy times of the year, and the value of having patience and holding onto projects for thorough coverage and maximum impact, rather than rushing them out the door in a superficial way.
  • The importance of continuous engagement with editors earlier on in the project timeline, rather than the traditional model of shooting a finished project and submitting it to publications.

If you'd like to learn more about Katelin's work, you can visit architecturemedia.com to subscribe to their titles, or follow Katelin on Instagram at @katelinbutler.

This episode of Office Talk is sponsored by Office D.SHARP, a practice providing specialised marketing consultancy and strategy tailored to meet the particular needs of architects. Based in Perth, the practice caters to a diverse range of clients around the world. Visit officedavesharp.com to learn more.

If you have any marketing, strategy and brand questions you would like Dave and his guests to discuss in future episodes, you can send them to info@officedavesharp.com.

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1 year ago
1 hour 10 minutes 8 seconds

Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture
Office Talk Australia is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Dave Sharp, and a great excuse for him to have conversations with leading Australian architects about their businesses, work and lives. Since its inception, the Office Talk podcast has played host to a wide range of guests from across the country. Every chat has been a pleasure.