Best Architect S Garden Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S2 | Rewind Design | E13 Off Grid Cottage, Whistling Wind with AKB Architects 43:57

2M ago43:57

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This immersive episode of the Rewind Design Show is a rich dialogue with dynamic duo Kelly and Robert from the acclaimed architectural firm, AKB Architects. We delve into their architectural interests, personal paths, and outstanding work in cottage property design. Born and raised in different parts of Toronto, they shed some light on their early …

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S2 | Rewind Design | E12 Georgian Bay Biosphere - Mnidoo Gamii with Katrina + Tianna 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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In today's episode of the Rewind Design podcast, host Katy McNabb welcomes experts Katrina Krievins and Tianna Burke from the Georgian Bay Biosphere for an intriguing conversation on ecology, conservation, and sustainable living. This compelling episode examines various topics like the impact of certain construction on the environment and the impor…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E11 Georgian Bay Biosphere - Mnidoo Gamii with Executive Director Becky Pollock 49:38

3M ago49:38

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Welcome to a unique episode of the Rewind Design Podcast, where we dive into the fascinating world of the Georgian Bay Biosphere. Today’s episode of the Rewind Design podcast is being brought to you by the ThinkBoyd Real Estate Team. The Team of Nicole and Geoff believe that buying or selling real estate is more than just a transaction – it’s a con…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E10 Coastal Protection with Amanda Kellett from Tatham Engineering 56:11

5M ago56:11

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Embark on a fascinating journey with us in this special episode of "Rewind Design" as we discuss shoreline management practices with an industry expert, Amanda Kellett, from Tatham Engineering. Get a detailed tour of the firm's extensive history and understand its contributions to various engineering fields such as land development, municipal engin…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E9 Project 22 with John O'Connor from Basis Design Build 1:18:22

6M ago1:18:22

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Welcome to a captivating episode of Rewind Design featuring John O'Connor from Basis Design Build, the genius behind some of the most sustainable and unique cottages in Cottage Country. In this episode, we delve into John's architectural journey, from his initial foray into the industry to developing his own Architecture Firm. Unpack the mysteries …

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S2 | Rewind Design | E8 Julien LeBourdais on Isabel Island - Bonus! 1:04:26

8M ago1:04:26

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Welcome to Episode 8 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are brand new to this podcast, welcome! My name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the cottage country. In this week’s bonus episod…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E7 Off Grid Solar Power with Scott Mifflin 30:21

9M ago30:21

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are brand new to this podcast, welcome! My name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the cottage country. In this week’s episode, I h…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E6 Green Roofing Systems in Cottage Country with Zinco 42:23

10M ago42:23

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Welcome to Episode 6 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are brand new to this podcast, welcome! My name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the cottage country. In this week’s episode, I h…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E5 Passive Cottage Design with Christine Lolley - Solares Architecture 1:00:12

11M ago1:00:12

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are new to this podcast, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the cottage country. In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure…

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Scaling a Farm with NFTs and NFTrees with Germ Dee 1:22:46

11M ago1:22:46

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Marc and Germ discuss the potential of NFTs to revolutionize the farming industry, investing in Lamborghinis, sequestering carbon, owning trees, and paying farmers. They also discuss carbon credits, garlic futures, planting trees, and agritourism. Fun stuff.

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Beyond the Ordinary: Journey of the Entrepreneur with Garrett Adkins 1:08:56

12M ago1:08:56

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In this episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast, Marc and Garrett explore the power of manual skills, the importance of cultural connection, the challenges of growing garlic, pushing the boundaries of the ordinary and more.

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Spring Update 2023 - Valhalla Movement Podcast S9 Ep 05 45:34

12M ago45:34

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Solar Panels, pond digging, animals, pizza on tap (?!)... All kinds of big things going on Valhalla Farms this spring.. Marc and Leo bring you the updates and essentials

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S2 | Rewind Design | E4 Sustainable Cottages with Vanessa Fong, VFA - Architecture + Design 55:58

12M ago55:58

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Welcome to Episode 4 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are new to this podcast, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the cottage country. Today we have Vanessa Fong, from VFA Archi…

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The Liberated Mind: Jason Silva's Insights on Creativity 1:00:41

1y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

In this captivating episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast, Marc welcomes Jason Silva, renowned philosopher and public intellectual. Together, they traverse wide-ranging discussions from the intricacies of the entrepreneurial and creative mind, to the nature of human consciousness. Their conversation illuminates the blending of biological and tec…

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Master Planning: The Architect Behind Valhalla Farms' Vision 1:21:25

1y ago1:21:25

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In this episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast, join Marc as he converses with Pierre-Olivier Bouchard, the master architect and design genius behind Valhalla Farms. They dive into the innovative techniques employed to maximize space, budget, and efficiency, while prioritizing sustainability and flow. They also offer an exciting sneak peek at a f…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E3 Heritage Conservation with Scott Weir, ERA Architects 53:58

1y ago53:58

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Rewind Design Season 2! If you are new to this podcast, my name is Katy McNabb and I am a registered Interior Designer working in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I am on a mission to share sustainable ways of building, promote green energy and document the history of the area. I have been waiting to share this episode for many mo…

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The Struggles of Small Scale Farming with the Market Gardener Jean-Martin Fortier - Ep.02 1:01:46

1y ago1:01:46

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Embark on a riveting journey into the heart of Quebec's micro-farming scene in the second episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast. We're thrilled to welcome renowned Quebec farmer, Jean-Martin Fortier - The Market Gardener himself, as he sheds light on the unique struggles and triumphs of small-scale farming in our region. From navigating the nuan…

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Rebranding Valhalla - The Return of the Valhalla Movement Podcast - S9 Ep.01 57:42

1y ago57:42

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Welcome to the first episode of the renewed Valhalla Movement Podcast. Join Marc and Leo as they dive into the rebranding journey, unveil the latest technologies reshaping farming, and share updates from the growing Valhalla community. We're also casting a glance towards the future, hinting at where our story is headed next.Join us for this engagin…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E2 Restoration on Georgian Bay with David Ballentine 42:22

1y ago42:22

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Rewind Design Season 2! I am beyond excited to share this episode with all the cottage lovers out there. I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with David Ballentine, owner of Ballentine Construction, all about cottage design, restoration + his unique approach to building on the Bay. David is a lifelong cottager in Poin…

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S2 | Rewind Design | E1 - Georgian Bay Association with Rupert Kindersley 39:34

1y ago39:34

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On this weeks debut episode of Rewind Design - Season 2 - we have a very highly regarded guest from the Georgian Bay Association (GBA) Rupert Kindersley. He has been the executive director of the GBA for the last 5 years and I had the honor of speaking to him last summer. Born in London England, Rupert was educated at Eton College and the Universit…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E15 - Season 2 Announcement! 8:24

1y ago8:24

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Rewind Design is the recipient of the Georgian Bay Land Trust King Family Bursary for 2023! 🍾✨🎉 . 🌊While season 1 focuses on intimate stories of cottage history, season 2 will focus on sustainable design along the shores of Georgian Bay, with an emphasis on protecting the shoreline via green energy, green building methods and the maintenance and pr…

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Pocket House with Tikari Works 59:54

1y ago59:54

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In this episode I am joined by the architect Ty Tikari, who founded the London studio Tikari Works with his wife Nicola. We talk about Pocket House, a small home designed on what was formerly a double garage and located on a typical Victorian street in London. I really like solution-based projects, and this is a classic example of solving, what was…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E14 - Rebecca on Royal Muskoka Island 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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Welcome to Rewind Design, a Cottage History Podcast - dedicated to discovering the stories of Cottage Country in Ontario! I am your host, and local Interior Designer, Katy McNabb. On this week’s episode, we have Rebecca Hay from Rebecca Hay Designs (www.rebeccahaydesigns.com). Not only is Rebecca an Interior Designer like me, she is also an entrepr…

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La Casa Intermedia with Equipo de Arquitectura 59:20

1+ y ago59:20

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In this episode I am joined by the architect and builder Horacio Cherniavsky, one of the founders of the Paraguayan studio Equipo De Arquitectura. We talk about La Casa Intermedia, a single storey, one bedroom home in the city of Asunción. The home as been built on a narrow plot and is characterised by distinct vaulted brick roofs that cover a sequ…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E13 Geoff on Sand Bay 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

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Hello and welcome to this weeks episode of Rewind Design - A Cottage History Podcast. On this weeks episode, we have Geoffrey Hayes, a Sales Representative for All Points North in Parry Sound (See link here - https://allpointsnorth.ca/geoffrey-hayes/) From his biography on All Points North he describes his journey to Cottage Living. As a young boy …

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Costa Rica Treehouse and Rio House with Olson Kundig 1:02:07

1+ y ago1:02:07

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In this episode I am joined by the architect Tom Kundig of the Seattle based studio Olson Kundig. We talk about two of their projects, the Costa Rica Treehouse and Rio House. Costa Rica Treehouse is a property built entirely of locally harvested teak wood. It is inspired by the jungle of its densely forested site on the Pacific Coast and rises abov…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E12 Rags on Axford Island 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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On this weeks episode, we have Rags (Don Ragland) who owns a cottage property on Axford Island on the South Channel of Georgian Bay. How he acquired the island was slightly problematic, extremely lucky and he has a very curious story to how he purchased his property! They have a charming property sitting in a sandy channel he calls “Sand Channel” o…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E11 Gerry on Sunny Cove 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

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“The property, the entire cove, was purchased by my grandfather, Luke Spearn in 1932. He had 6 children, willed the property to his family, each of his children got a lot. Lots were decided by picking a number from a hat, in order of birth. The original cottage was a farmhouse with a wrap around veranda which was the cottage for 27 yrs, then upon d…

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Ep.38 Helen Arvanitakis: Spearheading a new design ecosystem 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

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Helen Arvanitakis is spearheading a new design ecosystem based in Greenwich London comprising of 16 buildings designed by 8 architectural practices. Designed to support the business needs of creatives post pandemic A consultant for creative businesses on all areas outside of design I’m interested in Helen’s views on the commercial business practice…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E10 Annie’s Island on Georgian Bay 1:08:06

1+ y ago1:08:06

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On today’s episode of Rewind Design, we have 94-year-old Anne Grotrian – a creative, an artist, a teacher, and above all, a lover of Georgian Bay. She loves bones, stones, shells and driftwood, all of which you can find sprinkled around her eclectic Japanese pagoda style cottage! She was born in 1928 in Toronto, grew up in Rosedale the youngest of …

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Ep.37 Kia Stanford: The vibrant award winning interior designer 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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Kia Stanford is a vibrant award winning interior designer and the creative director of the London based luxury residential interior design studio Kia designs. Let’s find out more about Kia! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow designerati on socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/des…

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Ep.36 Ewald Damen: How different cultures can lend itself to success in business and design 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

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Ewald Damen creative director and partner of Virgile + Partners has two dream dinner dates; Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol, widely considered as progressive free thinkers and wildly creative. I’m curious to discover what he has in common with both. A man born in the Netherlands and then spent his formative years living in the US, London, Rotterdam and…

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Ep.35 Pippa Nissen: The global architect and theatre designer 42:39

1+ y ago42:39

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Pippa Nissen is a global architect and theatre designer with a client list that reads like a whose who including: the National portrait gallery, the Fitzwilliam museum, wordsworth Grasmere museum amongst many others. A woman who publicly revealed that it took her until 40 to genuinely believe she was working in the right space, I’m curious how her …

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S1 | Rewind Design | E9 Bonnie on Bannockburn Road 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

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Welcome to the first ever Rewind Design episode featuring a Muskoka cottager! I had the utmost pleasure of sitting down and speaking with a wonderful woman, Bonnie Bean and her daughter, in their generational family cottage on Lake Muskoka. Bonnie was so open to speaking about her family’s past, their journey to Muskoka and the initial challenges o…

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Ep.34 Francois Papastefanou: How to include inspiring & playful acoustical solutions 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

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The acoustics market is expected to reach 17.3 billion USD by 2027 and Frankie and his team are trail blazing with their playful and inspiring sustainable acoustical solutions. With a multicultural pedigree from South Africa and Dubai what are the qualities needed to design in this space and are different design solutions required for different cou…

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Ep.33 Luke Pearson: How furniture makes people experience a space 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

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Luke Pearson an industrial designer and one half of the successful design innovation practice: Pearson Lloyd. A man known for his mission to simplify the world using design as the vehicle to challenge ideas and problems. Who believes a competitive advantage is born from a deep understanding of human behaviour and the way furniture makes people expe…

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Ep32. Frankie Boyle: How lighting can create different emotions in people 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

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Frankie Boyle is a very cool and industry favourite lighting designer. She claims her passion for the industry began early on age 7 when diagnosed with a development language disorder. She then noticed that lighting creates different emotions in people From a high busy career designing the lighting schemes for 1.5 meter diamonds and costumes at Gla…

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Ep.31 Chris Duffy: Designing items that get him excited 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

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Chris Duffy has a piece of furniture he designed in the Louvre. Yes, the world famous museum in Paris where the Mona Lisa sits! His designs started life from his kitchen back in 2002 and these were then sold on market stalls in Spitalfields and Camden. Fast forward to nowadays and his iconic award-winning designs are cherished by the hip and trendy…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E8 Patty on Rose Point - P2 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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The story begins in a similar fashion to my own history, with Patty’s ancestors hailing from Scotland and Germany, the same mix of cultures I am also from. Curiosity compelled me to read further and further into the pattern of emigration to Cottage Country, how did Patty’s family find their way here? How did they end up in a Farmhouse on the undist…

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Ep30. Alex Beaugeard: How historical perspectives could help improve the quality of our lives. 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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Alex Beaugeard, director of design for Lanserring, is our first naval architect on the Designerati podcast with an track record for designing super yachts. He has a masters in industrial design, a prestigious career including designing furniture for the Linley brand, and is an award-winning kitchen designer. Alex discusses the valuable relationship…

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Ep.29 Dids Macdonald OBE: Changing the legal rules to end copying in the design industry 46:36

2y ago46:36

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The oxford dictionary describes ‘imitation as the sincerest form of flattery’, while Oscar Wilde disagrees venamently, describing ‘imitation as the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.’ It would seem our very own Queen agrees with both Oscar and my next guest Dids Macdonald who magnificently received an OBE for her servi…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E7 Patty on the Point P1 25:28

2y ago25:28

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The story begins in a similar fashion to my own history, with Patty’s ancestors hailing from Scotland and Germany, the same mix of cultures I am also from. Curiosity compelled me to read further and further into the pattern of emigration to Cottage Country, how did Patty’s family find their way here? How did they end up in a Farmhouse on the undist…

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Ep.28 Richard Black: Turning a £300k property into one valued at £1.3 million 47:16

2y ago47:16

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Richard Black is a quintessential example of a multi hyphenate. With a career spanning law, broadcasting and property I’m curious what are Richard’s personality traits that see him able to adapt to change which is something so many of us find such a challenge. How has Richard’s diverse career unfolded and what are his tips for managing what appears…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E6 Dianne in Dorset 58:52

2y ago58:52

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Welcome to Rewind Design A Cottage History Podcast with your host + Local Interior Designer, (me!) Katy McNabb. Today we will be putting the spotlight on a historical Dorset cottage. Join me, as I navigate the waters and chat to my guests about their unique Dorset cottage and their family history over the last 100 years. To start off this captivati…

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Ep.27 Dee Gibson: How her passion for travel influenced her style 43:52

2y ago43:52

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Dee Gibson is a globetrotting, sustainability advocate and London based interior designer. Who is the Sri Lankan born founder of the prestigious interior consultancy business: Velvet orange and how has her passion for travel influenced her trademark earthy and richly diverse cultural style? The woman famous for describing ‘fashion as a metaphor for…

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Ep.26 Tony and Hayley, Day True: Good Design should be available to everyone 46:06

2y ago46:06

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Tony and Hayley from Day True are a husband-and-wife team of interior designers that have developed a cult like following. Famously outspoken and known for being the opposite of a wall flower Tony is best known for his no-nonsense straight-talking approach to the design industry. Who are the design dream team responsible for pioneering the better l…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E5 Janet on Five Mile Bay 14:01

2y ago14:01

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Today on Rewind Design we have a special episode coming from very close to home, Five Mile Bay - in the South Channel of Georgian Bay! My home territory! Janet and her husband Dave have been kind enough share their story of how their family landed in a renovated 1962 cottage on McLaren Island. There have been many additions and changes over the yea…

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Ep.25 Dick Powell: What it takes to shape decades of design ideas 49:54

2y ago49:54

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Dick Powell is a product designer responsible for break through design concepts such as the cordless kettle and much more. Heston Blumenthal called upon his company to overhaul experiential airport dining while Richard Branson called him to review their consumer space travel for Virgin Galactic. Who is the man that also moonlights as the chairman o…

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S1 | Rewind Design | E4 Jordan on Greenbough Lake 44:59

2y ago44:59

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Today on Rewind Design we have a special episode coming from much further north in Ontario than I’m used too. Today I speak to Jordan Fang, a designer, nature lover, reader + art lover who was a colleague of mine when we worked together at a commercial design firm in downtown Toronto (before I made the permanent move up north). Jordan’s family cott…

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Throwback #3 Robert Jamison: How to combine spirituality and architecture 11:48

2y ago11:48

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#Throwback to when we found out all about the architect influenced by his time travelling around India and the energy he adopted from his yogic practices. Watch the full episode here - https://youtu.be/ctZyqJnPFMQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow designerati on socials Instagram - https…

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