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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
12 episodes
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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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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