Design Principles Pod
Architecture. A hot topic, a buzz word, a realm for the rich and famous, or the thing that your step uncle does? We will be unpacking the good, the bad and the downright reality of the architectural and construction industry. With insights from industry professionals and personal anecdotes from our three hosts Ben, Gerard and Sam, you will be given a look behind the closed pages of those fancy looking moleskins. Tune in and redline out.
Contributors
Gerard Dombroski
My name is Gerard Dombroski. I am a New Zealand Registered Architect with residential and commercial experience over a range of scales. I run my practice in a manner that seeks to create architecture that goes beyond function, sustainability and innovative construction; these are important but, frankly, a given. Architects must offer something more - something that activates your senses and improves your well being. I aim to create spaces that you long to return to, spaces to share with people and community, architecture that gives to humanity.
Sam Brown
Sam’s past experiences, and desire for social and environmental betterment, have given him the focus to push architecture beyond the boundaries of the everyday. His engaging personality and ability to learn and adapt quickly make him a dynamic architect, who has spent the last eight years in architecture refining his craft.
Over the years Sam has developed his passion for the vernacular into a strong driver in his approach to architecture. Whether it be challenging the concept of a place or engaging with specialists, specific groups, and the environment, knowledge of the immediate is paramount in his design consideration.
Sam has a range of experience across many sectors of the construction industry. His experiences as a lead architect on many projects has given him a greater appreciation for the exciting challenges each unique project poses.
Guests
Kevin Hui
Architecture tour curator. Educator. YouTuber. Creating educational architecture content with @maynardarchitect of @austinmaynardarchitects