In this episode, we revisit Babylon, the home of Fiona Spence and Morris Lyda. Here, Karen McCartney speaks with Casey Brown Architecture founder Rob Brown and Spence about their eight-year collaboration to revive the 1960s house and honour its dramatic sandstone site.

Watch our exclusive film on Babylon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAFtFqc9xis

Read Karen McCartney's write up on Babylon: https://estliving.com/babylon-fiona-spence-casey-brown-architecture/

Learn more about Casey Brown Architecture: https://estliving.com/professional/casey-brown-architecture/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney.

Recorded and produced by Marcus Costello from Audiocraft for est living.

About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.5M+ design consumers weekly. 

Architect and founder of her namesake studio, Clare Cousins, welcomes Karen McCartney into her newly completed Melbourne home, where she explores her affinity for honest materials and integrated garden rooms, while considering architecture’s responsibility to the community, through urban and rural housing, workplace, cultural, and social projects.

Learn more about Clare Cousins Architects: https://estliving.com/professional/clare-cousins/

See more recent projects by Clare Cousins Architects:

https://estliving.com/red-hill-clare-cousins-architects/

https://estliving.com/best-of-est-australian-courtyard-living/

https://estliving.com/best-of-est-maximising-melbourne-terrace/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney.

Recorded and produced by Jon Tjhia for est living.

About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.5M+ design consumers weekly.

Richards Stanisich founders and architects Jonathan Richards and Kirsten Stanisich sit down with Karen McCartney in Stanisich’s home to discuss designing emotionally resonant spaces, resisting trends while evolving aesthetically, and the importance of adaptive reuse in their work.

Learn more about Richards Stanisich:

https://estliving.com/professional/richards-stanisich/

See Kirsten Stanisich’s own home:

https://estliving.com/where-architects-live-kirsten-stanisich/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney.

Recorded and produced by Marcus Costello from Audiocraft for est living.

About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.5M+ design consumers weekly. 

Founder of her eponymous interior design studio, Fiona Lynch, invites Karen McCartney into her Melbourne home for our latest podcast episode. The pair reflect on Lynch's impetus for unconventional ideas and flexibility in design, fascination with materials, and the importance of championing local creatives.

Learn more about Fiona Lynch Office:

https://estliving.com/professional/fiona-lynch/

See more recent projects by Fiona Lynch Office:

https://estliving.com/home-tour-auburn-residence-fiona-lynch-office/

https://estliving.com/home-tour-river-house-fiona-lynch-office/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney.

Recorded and produced by Jon Tjhia for est living.

About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.5M+ design consumers weekly.

Studio Prineas principal Eva-Marie Prineas reflects on 20 years of building an authentic and sustainable architecture practice focused on relationships, problem-solving, and creating lasting design solutions for everyday life.

Learn more about Studio Prineas:

https://estliving.com/fishermans-house-studio-prineas/

See Eva-Marie Prineas' Home:

https://estliving.com/where-architects-live-eva-marie-prineas/

See more recent projects by Studio Prineas:

https://estliving.com/alpha-house-by-studio-prineas/

https://estliving.com/fishermans-house-studio-prineas/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney.

Recorded and produced by Audiocraft's Marcus Costello for est living.

About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.3M+ design consumers weekly.

Hecker Guthrie founding principals Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie reflect on their contrasting and complementary approaches to interiors, how they emphasise the spatial experience, and design for adaptability and comfort.

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney

Recorded and produced by Jon Tjhia for est living

Recorded while sitting in one of their latest projects, Kennedy Nolan founders and principal architects Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy discuss how buildings can engage the imagination, the impact of colour and memory, and designing homes relevant to today.

Learn more about Kennedy Nolan:

https://www.estliving.com/10-questions-ask-your-architect-kennedy-nolan/

https://www.estliving.com/professional/kennedy-nolan/ 

See an example of their work:

https://www.estliving.com/matthews-house-kennedy-nolan/ 

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney

Recorded and produced by Jon Jon Tjhia for est living

About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.3M+ design consumers weekly.

Design commentator Karen McCartney sits down with Flack Studio founder and interior designer David Flack, Tribe Studio founder and architect Hannah Tribe and art adviser Rohan Sulich live from Australasia's premier contemporary art fair, Sydney Contemporary.

Recorded as part of the ‘Talk Contemporary’ series, the panel discusses a passion for art collecting from different standpoints – architecture, interior design and art curation – and how their personal collections have evolved. 

This podcast is the first instalment of the Talk Contemporary series. Talk Contemporary is a podcast by est living produced in partnership with Sydney Contemporary.

Introduction is by design commentator Karen McCartney

Produced and recorded by Cliffie Rosenberg

List of speakers:

Hannah Tribe | Tribe Studio | Speaker

https://www.estliving.com/professional/tribe-studio/ 

David Flack | Flack Studio | Speaker 

https://www.estliving.com/professional/flack-studio/ 

Ronan Sulich | Speaker

https://www.leonardjoel.com.au/newsletter/welcoming-ronan-sulich/  

Karen McCartney | Moderator

https://editd.com.au/

About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products.

est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.3M+ design consumers weekly.

A design dialogue with Arent&Pyke founders and principal designers Juliette Arent & Sarah-Jane Pyke on how they interact with their clients, creating moments of pleasure, inspiring elements and the flow of family life.

Learn more about Arent&Pyke:

https://www.estliving.com/professional/arent-pyke/

Explore the Queens Park House while you listen: 

https://www.estliving.com/queens-park-house-arentpyke/

Purchase their monologue: Arent&Pyke - Interiors Beyond the Primary Palette:

https://shop.arentpyke.com/products/interiors-beyond-the-primary-palette

Produced by Laura Brierly Newton | Audiocraft:

https://www.audiocraft.com.au/laura-brierley-newton

Music by Sum Wave via Epidemic Sound.

Read more on estliving.com. 

About Karen McCartney: Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

A design dialogue with Wardle founder and architect John Wardle in his own home explores his endless curiosity for the rhythms of living, working and learning and how the architect’s passion for finer details transcends all scales of work.

Learn more about John Wardle: https://www.estliving.com/professional/wardle-studio/

Explore John's home while you listen: https://wardle.studio/projects/kew-residence/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living

Produced by Laura Brierley for est living

Recorded by Jon Jon Tjhia

Music by Sum Wave via Epidemic Sound

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products.