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Hosted by Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at UTS and one of Australia's leading voices on how we might build better futures, Anthony Burke's By Design podcast explores the clever ideas and human stories behind the spaces, systems, and objects shaping our everyday lives. Anthony is well-known as the host of Grand Designs Australia, Grand Transformations, Restoration Australia, and Culture by Design (streaming on ABC iview). His expertise and passion for design make this podcast an essential listen for anyone curious about how design impacts the way we live. From prefab housing and smart homes to designing cruise ships or animal habitats and the future of the open-plan home, each episode dives deep into a theme through engaging interviews and real-life case studies from across Australia. Every show ends with The Extraordinary Everyday, a short segment uncovering the cultural and social history of familiar objects: think plunge pools, corduroy, and even the humble welcome mat. With an informal, accessible tone, By Design makes design visible, relatable, and relevant for everyone. Whether you're curious about architecture, interior design, urban design, product design, furniture or fashion design, sustainability, or the hidden stories behind everyday objects, this podcast reveals why design matters, especially in a rapidly changing world.

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Extraordinary Everyday: Soy Sauce Containers

2026/02/04

Can design save the planet—one soy sauce fish at a time? Meet the innovative minds behind a sustainable alternative to the iconic plastic soy sauce container. Discover how clever design is tackling single-use plastics, reducing waste, and reimagining everyday objects for a greener future Guest: Angus Ware, Co-founder and Director at Heliograf

The surprising new world of designing for non-humans

2026/02/02

What happens when architects design for animals instead of humans? In this episode, we explore a bold new frontier where animal behavior—not human comfort—shapes the spaces we build. From wildlife sanctuaries to urban habitats, this surprising trend flips traditional design thinking on its head. How do professionals trained for people reimagine environments for paws, claws, and wings? Guests: Stuart Harrison, Architect - project Raptor Rehabilitation Centre, Healesville Sanctuary, VictoriaMike Drinkwater, Wildlife Project Officer at Taronga Zoo SydneyGrey Fisher, Senior Keeper at the Institute of Science and Learning, Taronga Zoo Sydney

Extraordinary Everyday: Backyard Pools

2026/01/28

Extraordinary Everyday: Backyard Pools Why do Aussies love a backyard pool? In this episode, we dive into its evolution—from retro status symbol to sleek, sustainable showpiece. Discover how pool design trends have shaped our summers, our homes, and our obsession with outdoor living. It’s a deep end of culture, creativity, and cool innovation! Guest: Professor Hannah Lewi, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, Melbourne University

Can we find a new and exciting future in prefabricated homes?

2026/01/26

Prefab is back—and it’s changing the game. Once a Federation-era staple, prefabrication is now being hailed as a creative design solution and a practical fix for the housing crisis. Innovative modular techniques are delivering sustainable, stylish homes faster than ever before—but is this the future of construction? Guests: Warren French, Lead Architect Valley Workshop Tasmania and expert in prefabricated buildsMathew Aitchison, CEO of Building 4.0 CRCAmber Laris, Owner of a prefabricated build in Lymington Tasmania

Extraordinary Everyday: The toothbrush

2026/01/21

From twigs to tech, the toothbrush has had quite the glow-up! In this episode of Extraordinary Everyday, we brush up on the wild history of dental hygiene—from ancient chew sticks to sleek smart brushes—revealing how this humble tool became a design icon in our daily lives. Guest: Scott Swank, Curator at National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, and an associate professor in the Dental Public Health Department of University of Maryland in Baltimore

How cruise ships became the ultimate floating cities

2026/01/19

What does it take to design a floating city? Uncover the secrets of cruise ship design — from sleek engineering and sustainable innovations to creating unforgettable luxury experiences at sea. Discover how maritime architects balance safety, style, and comfort to craft the world’s most spectacular ships. Guests: Inger Sheil, Assistant Curator of Society and Water at the Australian National Maritime MuseumLewis Taylor, Design Director at David Collins Studio, designed several significant areas on the Queen AnneDaniel Stavert, Expedition Leader on the Douglas Mawson

INTRODUCING — Anthony Burke's By Design

2026/01/12

Anthony Burke's By Design uncovers the ideas and human stories behind the designs, spaces, systems, and objects shaping our lives — from the resurgence of colour in modern interiors to untapped opportunities for Australia in prefab housing, designing habitats for injured and in-captivity wildlife, to Presidential renovations and the mind-boggling considerations behind the perfect cruise ship. If you love design, this is your new happy place! The program is hosted by Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at UTS and one of Australia's leading voices in design and architecture. Known as host of Grand Designs Australia, Grand Transformations, and Restoration Australia, Anthony brings his expertise and passion to conversations that reveal why design matters — across architecture, interiors, urban spaces, products, fashion, and sustainability — in a rapidly changing world. Hear Anthony Burke's By Design on ABC Radio National Tuesdays at 10am as part of the Radio National Arts Hour, repeated Sundays at 10am, and anytime on the ABC listen app.