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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
22 episodes
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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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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25:34
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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29:18
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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30:35
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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26:02
Creative Burnout: Balancing Creativity, Business, and Wellbeing
In this episode, Penny and Verity dive into the often-overlooked reality of creative burnout in the design industry. They share personal experiences of hitting the wall, from the invisible weight of endless admin to the mental toll of constant ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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20:46
Crafting Beauty: The Art of Windsor Hardware
In this episode, Janey and Rebecca welcome Breidi from Windsor Architectural Hardware, a proud Kiwi brand crafting beautiful, functional hardware since 1984. From humble beginnings in a Christchurch backyard shed to a nationwide business with a...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:41
Heritage Carpets: Where Flooring Meets Wellbeing and Sustainability
In this episode, Janey and Verity sit down with Umesh from Heritage Carpets to explore how flooring design goes beyond aesthetics to influence wellbeing, sustainability, and our connection to space. Heritage Carpets has been leading the way in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:13
Budgets, Boundaries + Blunt Truths
In this episode of Between the Walls, Janey sits down with co-hosts Penny and Verity from the Architecture + Design Library for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in the design world....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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17:20
Turn the Corner with Glen Thurston
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Verity sit down with Wānaka builder Glen Thurston to talk about mental health in the construction industry. Glen shares his own story—one that includes burnou...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:14
Thoughtful Design, Seamless Execution with SP Blinds
In this episode of Between the Walls, we talk with Nina from SP Blinds about how thoughtful design, deep product knowledge, and early collaboration lead to exceptional outcomes in window treatments. From choosing the right motorisation...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:03
Co-Creation: What It Really Takes to Build Something Together
In this episode, Janey sits down with her co-hosts and co-founders of the Architecture + Design Library, Penny and Verity, for a candid, funny, and refreshingly real conversation about co-creation.They unpack the dynamics of working clos...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:17
LMA: Strong, Sustainable Timber Solutions
In this episode, Janey and Verity sit down with Matt from LMA Timber, New Zealand’s leading supplier of recycled, reclaimed, and sustainably sourced hardwoods. From humble beginnings after a Grand Designs episode, LMA has grown to impo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:59
The Comfort Revolution: Why Passive Houses Matter
In this episode, Janey chats with Mark from MA Building about the growing movement of passive houses—homes designed for energy efficiency, comfort, and health. They break down what a passive house really is, why these homes feel consistently wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:08
Respect, Instinct & Letting Go of Perfection
In this raw and deeply relatable episode, Janey is joined by Penny and Verity, co-founders of the Architecture & Design Library and your regular Between the Walls co-hosts. They unpack what it means to show up as a designer in a world that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:54
Revolutionising Surfaces: The Dekton Experience
In this episode of Between the Walls, we sit down with Nicky from Cosentino to explore Dekton—a game-changing, ultra compact surface transforming the way we build and design. With its unmatched durability, sustainability,...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:33
“Find Your People” — The Realities of Design, Community & Collaboration
In this rich and wonderfully honest episode, Janey is joined again by the founders of the Architecture & Design Library, Penny and Verity. Together, they peel back the layers of what it really means to be an interior designer today — and wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:29
Building High-Performance Homes: The Flexi House Approach
This episode explores Flexi House’s innovative approach to transforming home construction in Aotearoa New Zealand. Andre outlines the company’s mission to deliver high-performance homes efficiently and sustainably, using offsite construction an...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:45
Building a Community: The AD Library Story
In this episode of Between the Walls, Penny and Verity, founders of AD Library, share their inspiring journey of creating a unique shared workspace and sample library tailored specifically for the building industry. They dive into the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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