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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.
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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...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you pause long enough to reflect before charging into a new year? In this candid first episode of the year, Verity sits down with Penny and Rebecca for an honest conversation about where AD Library is heading and what they want 2026 to look like — both professionally and personally. From the realities of business ownership and growing pains, to burnout, delegation, work-life balance and learning to celebrate wins, this episode offers a refreshingly real look...
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...
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