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.
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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, design, and sustainability. Whether you’re building or renovating, this conversation highlights the practical and creative ways to use Neolith and why touch, texture, and finish matter as much as colour.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- How Neolith started as a stone company and evolved into a leader in sustainable surfaces
- The variety of colours, textures, and finishes, including eight new launches and trends across New Zealand
- Practical advice for selecting surfaces: benchtops, wall linings, and floors
- Installation insights and training for tradespeople, including tilers and stonemasons
- Creative and unexpected applications, from swimming pools to stadium cladding
- Tips for caring for Neolith surfaces using simple, everyday products
- Sustainability and health benefits of non-porous, natural materials
- The launch of full-body 3D printed slabs, offering natural stone aesthetics through the entire material
- Dagny’s favourite projects and dream installations in New Zealand and abroad
Reflections from Dagny:
“Touch, texture, and feel are so important—Neolith feels amazing under your hands and makes living spaces more inviting.”
“Our dragonfly logo reflects our commitment to sustainability; the materials we use are recycled, recyclable, and safe for the environment.”
“Neolith’s surfaces are durable, easy to maintain, and come with a 25-year warranty, so they last as long as your home does.”
Want to learn more?
🌐https://www.neolith.com/
📸 Instagram: @neolithofficial