Episode 4 of First Light welcomes one of Australia’s most respected voices in residential architecture — Andrew Piva, director of B.E. Architecture.

Known for creating homes that feel timeless, grounded and deeply emotional, Andrew has helped shape some of the country’s most admired residences through an obsessive attention to detail, materiality and the way people truly live within a space. From heritage restorations to sculptural contemporary homes, B.E. Architecture has built a reputation for architecture that feels both monumental and intensely personal. (ArchitectureAu)

In this episode, we explore Andrew’s approach to designing homes that age gracefully, the importance of restraint in architecture, and why emotion, memory and atmosphere matter just as much as form. We also dive into the creative culture behind B.E., the relationship between architecture and craftsmanship, and how Andrew balances beauty with function in some of Australia’s most sophisticated homes.

This conversation is thoughtful, layered and deeply inspiring — a rare insight into the mind behind some of the country’s most enduring residential architecture.

This is First Light with Andrew Piva.