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Between The Walls
A podcast by the Architecture + Design Library
Step Between the Walls and into the world of design, creativity, and connection. Brought to you by the Architecture + Design Library, this podcast explores the stories, ideas, and collaborations shaping New Zealand’s built environment — and beyond.
Join us as we talk to architects, interior designers, builders, makers, and industry leaders about their processes, challenges, and the spaces that inspire them. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply design-curious, Between the Walls offers honest conversations, fresh insights, and a look behind the scenes of the creative industries.
Welcome to your new favourite place to listen, learn, and be inspired.
Episodes
39 episodes
The AD Library Story — How It All Began
In this holiday replay, we’re bringing back the episode that launched the entire Between the Walls journey — the story behind AD Library. If you’re building or renovating, or simply curious about the spaces where ideas and industry come togethe...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:18
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Designing Kitchens That Truly Live Well with Michelle from MAD.Interiors
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Verity sit down with Michelle from MAD.Interiors — a Wānaka-based interior designer known for creating kitchens that feel deeply considered, beautifully practical, and full of personality.F...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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28:44
Crafting Timeless Timber Spaces with Felix from Forté
In this episode of Between the Walls, Verity sits down with Felix from Forté — the New Zealand family business celebrating 40 years of working with timber. From a small native mill in Pukekohe to a nationwide brand trusted by arc...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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29:53
Designing Warmer, Drier, Healthier Homes with Ken from Starke
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Rebecca sit down with Ken from Starke, the team behind Ambience — a UPVC window and door system created to bring warmer, drier, quieter, healthier living to everyday Kiwi homes. New Z...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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18:38
Market Insight & Mindful Leadership with Anneke Kawau
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Penny sit down with Anneke Kawau, General Manager of Ray White Wanaka, for a grounded, insightful look at what’s really shaping the Wānaka property market right now.Anneke unpacks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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21:31
Turning the Forgettable into the Unforgettable with Buster + Punch
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Verity sit down with John Wright from Buster + Punch, a design brand that began in a small London garage surrounded by motorbikes, music, and metal — and has since grown into a global nam...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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22:23
Design Like You Give a Damn with Shana Payne
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Verity sit down with Shana Payne, architect at Ignite Architects and Southern Branch Chair for the NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects), to explore what it means to design with the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:35
Know Your Worth: Valuing Time, Energy, and Boundaries
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey sits down with Penny and Verity — founders of the Architecture and Design Library — for a real conversation every creative will relate to: how much is your time really worth?They unpac...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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24:04
Designing Workplaces That Support People with Jo Russell
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Penny sit down with Jo Russell, a specialist in commercial interior design, to explore how workplaces can be designed to support wellbeing, collaboration, and culture. Jo shares her insig...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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15:28
Designing Homes That Truly Serve You with Ania Forster
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Penny sit down with Ania Forster, founder of Zephyr & Stone, an Australian interior designer passionate about creating homes that are both beautiful and intentional. Ania shares her a...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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25:27
The Power of Collaboration with Penny & Verity from AD Library
In this episode, Janey is joined by Penny and Verity, founders of the Architecture & Design Library and regular co-hosts on Between the Walls, for an open and lively conversation about the power of collaboration — why it matters, h...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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19:42
Designing for Comfort & Connection with Petra Trousilová
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Penny sit down with Petra Trousilová, architectural designer at JTB Architects and local representative for Architecture + Women New Zealand. From her roots in Prague to her life and work...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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20:33
Dream Pools Made Simple with Kelly from Dupont Pools
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Verity sit down with Kelly from Dupont Pools, the Wanaka-based specialists in premium fibreglass pools across Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes. They discuss how a family pool can transf...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:18
Neolith: Sustainable Surfaces That Transform Your Home
In this episode, Janey and Penny are joined by Dagny from Neolith, one of the most sustainable and versatile surface brands on the market. From benchtops and wall linings to floors and cladding, Dagny explains how Neolith balances durability, d...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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21:35
Dynz Designz: Window Treatments That Work for Your Life
In this episode, Janey and Penny are joined by Helen from Dynz Designz, specialists in window treatments that don’t just look good—they work for the way you live. From honeycomb blinds and curtains to shutters and automation, Helen explains how...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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21:16
The New Luxury with Penny and Verity
In this episode, Janey is joined by Penny and Verity to explore the evolving meaning of luxury in home design, moving beyond size, flash, and labels, and redefining it through wellness, sustainability, and personal values. They dive into how ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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17:15
Shaping How We Live — A Conversation with Tane from Create
In this episode, Janey and Penny sit down with Tane from Create, an architecture and engineering studio shaping purposeful, high-performance buildings across Aotearoa. Tane brings both heart and rigour to his work, balancing innovation, sustain...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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19:41
SA Plumbing Supply: Designing Accessible & Beautiful Bathrooms
This week, Janey and Verity sit down with Sean from SA Plumbing Supply, a family-owned company transforming how we think about accessible bathrooms. Together, they explore how bathrooms can be safe, functional, and beautiful, without compromisi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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24:48
The Rooms That Shaped Us
In this episode, Janey is joined by Penny and Verity, founders of the Architecture & Design Library and your regular co-hosts, for a heartfelt conversation about the spaces that shaped who we are. From childhood bedrooms to family homes und...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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16:39
Dulux: The Future in Colour — Inside the 2026 Colour Forecast
This week, Janey and Verity sit down with Davina, Colour Specialist at Dulux New Zealand, to talk all things colour — and take a peek inside the 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast.From the grounding calm of Elemental to the dreamy optimism of Et...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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26:07
The Soul of the Room — A Conversation with Alison from Tribe Home
In this episode, Janey and Verity sit down with Alison from Tribe Home, a premium rug brand creating handmade pieces with heart, heritage, and intention. From ancient weaving techniques to colour forecasting for 2026, this episode weav...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:50
Branding, Growth & Wellness
In this episode, Janey is joined by Penny and Verity, founders of the Architecture & Design Library and your regular co-hosts, for an honest, practical conversation about starting and growing a business in the creative industry. From brandi...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:27
Natural Luxury and Sustainable Design with Bremworth
In this episode, Janey and Verity sit down with Julija from Bremworth — New Zealand’s leading designer of premium wool carpets and rugs. With over 60 years of innovation behind them, Bremworth has become a trusted name in natural flooring, comb...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:07
Innovation, Sustainability and 125 Years of Craft with JSC
In this episode, Janey and Rebecca sit down with Lee from JSC Timber — a family business with roots going back 125 years. Based in Riverhead, Auckland, JSC has become a trusted name in architectural timber across Aotearoa. They’re best known fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:58
The Art of Acoustics: Autex Acoustics
In this episode, Janey and Verity welcome Hamish from Autex Acoustics, a proudly New Zealand company innovating acoustic solutions since 1967. Starting as Auckland Textiles with recycled carpet underlays, Autex has evolved into a global leader ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:35