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est living is a global design resource showcasing the best in architecture, interiors and products. est living presents two podcast series: This Much I Know, hosted by design commentator Karen McCartney in dialogue with Australia's most revered architects and designers, and Talk Contemporary, lifting art, architecture and design conversations from live panels at Australasia’s premier contemporary art fair, Sydney Contemporary.
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This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Arent&Pyke

est living | design conversationsNov 08, 2023

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This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Hecker Guthrie

This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Hecker Guthrie

Hecker Guthrie founding principals Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie reflect on their contrasting and complementary approaches to interiors, how they emphasise the spatial experience, and design for adaptability and comfort.

Mar 28, 202451:40
This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Kennedy Nolan

This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Kennedy Nolan

Recorded while sitting in one of their latest projects, Kennedy Nolan founders and principal architects Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy discuss how buildings can engage the imagination, the impact of colour and memory, and designing homes relevant to today.


Learn more about Kennedy Nolan:

https://www.estliving.com/10-questions-ask-your-architect-kennedy-nolan/

https://www.estliving.com/professional/kennedy-nolan/ 


See an example of their work:

https://www.estliving.com/matthews-house-kennedy-nolan/ 


This Much I Know is a podcast by est living, hosted by Karen McCartney


Recorded and produced by Jon Jon Tjhia for est living


About Karen McCartney: 

Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 


About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.3M+ design consumers weekly.

Dec 19, 202356:17
Creatives At Home – How I Collect | David Flack, Hannah Tribe, Ronan Sulich & Karen McCartney

Creatives At Home – How I Collect | David Flack, Hannah Tribe, Ronan Sulich & Karen McCartney

Design commentator Karen McCartney sits down with Flack Studio founder and interior designer David Flack, Tribe Studio founder and architect Hannah Tribe and art adviser Rohan Sulich live from Australasia's premier contemporary art fair, Sydney Contemporary.

Recorded as part of the ‘Talk Contemporary’ series, the panel discusses a passion for art collecting from different standpoints – architecture, interior design and art curation – and how their personal collections have evolved. 

This podcast is the first instalment of the Talk Contemporary series. Talk Contemporary is a podcast by est living produced in partnership with Sydney Contemporary.


Introduction is by design commentator Karen McCartney

Produced and recorded by Cliffie Rosenberg


List of speakers:

Hannah Tribe | Tribe Studio | Speaker

https://www.estliving.com/professional/tribe-studio/ 

David Flack | Flack Studio | Speaker 

https://www.estliving.com/professional/flack-studio/ 

Ronan Sulich | Speaker

https://www.leonardjoel.com.au/newsletter/welcoming-ronan-sulich/  

Karen McCartney | Moderator

https://editd.com.au/


About est living: 

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products.


est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.3M+ design consumers weekly.

Dec 06, 202342:35
This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Arent&Pyke

This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | Arent&Pyke

A design dialogue with Arent&Pyke founders and principal designers Juliette Arent & Sarah-Jane Pyke on how they interact with their clients, creating moments of pleasure, inspiring elements and the flow of family life.

Learn more about Arent&Pyke:

https://www.estliving.com/professional/arent-pyke/

Explore the Queens Park House while you listen: 

https://www.estliving.com/queens-park-house-arentpyke/

Purchase their monologue: Arent&Pyke - Interiors Beyond the Primary Palette:

https://shop.arentpyke.com/products/interiors-beyond-the-primary-palette

Produced by Laura Brierly Newton | Audiocraft:

https://www.audiocraft.com.au/laura-brierley-newton

Music by Sum Wave via Epidemic Sound.


Read more on estliving.com


About Karen McCartney: Well-regarded for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design, Karen’s impressive resume spans print and digital media. Formerly the editor of Marie Claire lifestyle and Inside Out magazine, Karen is also a bestselling author; releasing Perfect Imperfect, The Alchemy of Things, Super House, and Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950- 2000. Karen is the editorial advisor at est living. 

Nov 08, 202342:15
This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | John Wardle

This Much I Know with Karen McCartney | John Wardle

A design dialogue with Wardle founder and architect John Wardle in his own home explores his endless curiosity for the rhythms of living, working and learning and how the architect’s passion for finer details transcends all scales of work.

Learn more about John Wardle: https://www.estliving.com/professional/wardle-studio/

Explore John's home while you listen: https://wardle.studio/projects/kew-residence/

This Much I Know is a podcast by est living

Produced by Laura Brierley for est living

Recorded by Jon Jon Tjhia

Music by Sum Wave via Epidemic Sound

As a global design resource, est living inspires exceptional living by featuring the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile leading and emerging architects and designers from around the globe while spotlighting Australians and scour the globe to unveil authentic design products. est engages discerning design consumers through curating distinct, meaningful and multi-platform content. Our award-winning website estliving.com is the central hub of the est experience, complemented by our quarterly digital magazine, weekly e-newsletter 'the latest', and our social media platforms reaching 1.3M+ design consumers weekly.

Nov 08, 202330:30