The Architects' Corner

Gordon Leibowitz

The Architects' Corner is formerly a weekly design show presented on Sydney University Radio. Currently the Architects' Corner find's itself produced for Sydney's FBi Radio.

  • 9 minutes 27 seconds
    Toilets
    This is a story of design, and the people that use that which is designed.

    The designer: Conrad Johnston of Fox Johnston.
    The non-designer: Tiger Webb
    The Design: Cockatoo Island Amenities.

    Yes, it's about toilets. This is a story about the most everyday of objects, one you never think twice about, and the thought that goes into making your daily deuce more pleasant.

    This piece was produced for and episode of FBi Radio's Story Telling program, All the Best, called Everyday. For more information head to www.allthebestradio.com/ or www.fbiradio.com/
    31 October 2014, 7:18 am
  • 12 minutes 40 seconds
    Barangaroo
    Through an unsolicited application, James Packer is now building one of the biggest developments in one of the nicest spots in Sydney. I caught up with Joe Agius, president of the NSW chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects to find out how the development at Barangaroo will be changing the urban space on the waterfront.

    This peice was produced for FBi Radio's arts and culture program Canvas. For more information head to www.fbiradio.com
    4 September 2014, 3:00 am
  • 10 minutes 56 seconds
    Eames Demetrios
    During his visit to Sydney during the Sydney Film Festival and Vivid I had the opportunity to chat with Eames Demetrios, grandson of Ray and Charles Eames. We cover a range of topics from the life and work of his grandparents, to his own work.

    This piece was produced for FBi Radio's arts and culture program Canvas. For more information about FBi Radio head to www.fbiradio.com
    14 August 2014, 10:22 am
  • 57 minutes 2 seconds
    Media Architecture
    This week on the podcast we talk about Media Architecture, its development and proliferation. We will also hear from Michael Baker and Sam Small on their Third Year Comms Project.

    Guests
    Michael Baker and Sam Small talk about their project Reeperbahn.
    Martin Tomitsch of the Design Lab will talk about his work at Vivid 2012 and the relevance of Media Architecture.

    Tracklist:
    Fantasy - MS MR
    Monkey and Bear - Joanna Newsom
    Freak Out/Starry Eyes - LCD Soundsystem
    Get Lucky - Daft Punk
    1 October 2013, 4:53 am
  • 1 hour 44 seconds
    Sustainable Architecture
    This week on the podcast we talk about sustainability, and its place in architecture.

    Segments:
    What even is sustainability?
    What is the future of sustainability?

    Guests: This Weeks Guest was Matt Day of Day Bukh Architects. http://www.daybukharchitects.com.au/


    Tracklist:
    Get Free - Major Lazer
    On Top - Flume
    Bloodbuzz Ohio - The National
    Peaches - Presidents of the United States
    Here it Goes Again - Ok Go
    Sadie - Joanna Newsom
    19 August 2013, 9:38 am
  • 59 minutes 49 seconds
    Iconic Architecture
    This week on the podcast we talk about Architecture as an Icon, and iconic architecture.

    Segments:
    Iconic Architecture
    Architectural Icons

    Guests:
    This Weeks Guest was Sam Marshall of Sam Marshall Architects. http://www.marshall.net.au/

    Tracklist:
    Cotton - The Mountain Goats
    Firewater - Django Django
    The Suburbs - Mr. Little Jeans
    Brighter than Sunshine - Aqualung
    Juicy-R - The Notorious XX
    16 July 2013, 5:59 am
  • 56 minutes 1 second
    Sydney Architecture Festival
    This week on the podcast we wrap some of the great events that happened at Sydney Architecture Festival.

    Guests:
    The first guest was Shaun Carter from Carter Williamson Architects talking about the Shelter Project
    http://www.carterwilliamson.com/
    The second guest was Tim Williams from Tim Williams Architects talking about the Super Sydney Project
    http://twarch.com.au/
    http://www.supersydney.org/

    Tracklist:
    You've Got the Love - The XX (Theophillus London Remix)
    I Follow Rivers - Lykke Li
    2080 - Yeasayer
    22 November 2012, 2:04 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Sensory Architecture
    This week on the podcast we discuss how design for the ignored senses [Smell, Taste, and Hearing].

    Segments:
    Sound Design
    Smell Design

    Guest:
    This weeks guest was Simon Weir, a professor of Architecture University of Sydney.
    http://sydney.edu.au/architecture/staff/homepage/simonweir.shtml

    Tracklist:
    Angel Echoes - Four Tet
    Mind Killa - Gang Gang Dance
    Lewis Takes His Shirt Off - Owen Pallet
    Lick the Palm of the Burning Handshake - Zola Jesus
    8 November 2012, 1:13 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Teaching Design
    This week, the show features 5 interviews woth academics from around the Facutly of Design, Architecture, and Planning.

    Guests:
    Chris Smith
    Glen Hill
    Michael Muir
    Sean Anderson
    Simon Weir
    More information about each of my guests can be found via the FADP Staff pages. http://sydney.edu.au/architecture/staff/index.shtml

    Tracklist:
    Do Ya Thing - The Gorillaz feat Andre 3000 and James Murphy
    The Rain - Calvin Harris
    Jump - Van Halen

    Note: I ran out of time this week and had to cut my interview with Simon short so the full interview with Simon is available as another podcast.
    31 October 2012, 4:02 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Music and Architecture
    This week on the podcast we discuss how music and architecture can inform each other.

    Segments:
    The Vocabulary
    Music Informing Design
    Design Informing Music

    Guest:
    This weeks guest was Michael Tawa, a professor of Architecture University of Sydney.
    http://sydney.edu.au/architecture/staff/homepage/michaeltawa.shtml

    Tracklist:
    Kush Cloud - Freddie Gibbs
    The Great Bay Shines - Sweet Valley
    Finer Feelings - Spoon
    The Faith Healers - SOS (abba cover)
    Mogwai - My Father My Son
    Mozart - L'ho Perduta, Me Meschina (I've Lost It, Poor Me), Le Nozze Di
    Figaro, Act 4, Scene 1
    Arvo Part - Festina Lente
    The Faith Healers - Get The F**k Out Of My Face
    24 October 2012, 3:49 am
  • 1 hour 31 seconds
    Art and Architecture
    This week on the podcast we discuss the line between Art and Architecture.

    Segments:
    Working with Artists
    Referencing Art
    Is there a Line?

    Guest:
    This weeks guest was Sean Anderson, the History and Theory Lecturer at University of Sydney.
    http://sydney.edu.au/architecture/staff/homepage/seananderson.shtml

    Tracklist:
    Wolf Like Me - TV on the Radio
    Casey Jones - The Grateful Dead
    New York Is Killing Me - Gil Scott Heron and Jamie XX
    Gabriel - Joe Goddard
    Father and Son - Cat Stevens
    17 October 2012, 12:09 am
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