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Send us Fan Mail 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 approach to designing spaces that not only look amazing but truly serve the people living in them, from functionality and flow to long-term value. They explore the realities of home design — balancing lifestyle, financial sense, and family connec...
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Between the Walls, we dive into the world of engineered bamboo with Ingrid from Plantation Bamboo, exploring how this rapidly renewable material is reshaping modern construction and interior design. From high-performance decking used in extreme climates to durable flooring solutions suited for busy family homes, we unpack why bamboo is gaining traction among architects, designers, and builders across New Zealand and beyond. We also discuss susta...
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Send us Fan Mail In this Season 2 episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Penny sit down with Lydia from Sage Doors — a family-owned New Zealand business that has been crafting doors for over 40 years. Known for their consistency, thoughtful design, and support for cabinet makers and designers across the country, Sage Doors brings a mix of heritage, innovation, and genuine care to every project. From roller doors and flexible panels to laser edging, vinyl wraps, and the brand-new J Handle, t...
Send us Fan Mail In this Season 2 episode of Between the Walls, Janey and Penny sit down with Virginia Barlow, the architectural designer behind VBA Limited — a practice known for creating homes that honour land, hold culture with care, and feel genuinely good to live in. Virginia brings a thoughtful blend of Māori values, high-performance design, and grounded storytelling into every project she touches. From passive principles and thermal envelopes to the deeper meaning of manaakitanga, conn...
Send us Fan Mail Wishing you a very happy holiday. Over the break, we’re bringing back a few of your favourite Between the Walls episodes for you to enjoy. Thank you so much for your support this year. Have a beautiful holiday, and we can’t wait to be back with Season 2. In this episode, Janey sits down with her co-hosts — and co-founders of the Architecture + Design Library — Penny and Verity for a warm, honest, and often very funny kōrero about what co-creation really looks like when you’re...