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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2025
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 g…
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, Br…
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 …
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 recycle…
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 invisi…
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…
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 connect…
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 ha…
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. …
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 windo…
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 …
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 af…
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 pa…
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 …
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 u…
“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…
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…
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 specifica…