Distilling Design Podcast

Distilling Design Podcast

Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg

Distilling Design Podcast is a podcast that discusses the meaning of design, the design process, and its intrinsic value. How each project, if designed well, will ultimately be more successful. Distilling Design Podcast aims to expand people's ideas about design, beyond aesthetics. To look at all spaces, structures and products as being designed. Not only appreciating them, but to encourage people to ask for a design process in whatever it is they are doing. The design process should be an integral part of everything that is created and built.

Season 2, Episode 8 - Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya discuss gentle density, and building new versus retrofitting

Season 2, Episode 8 - Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya discuss gentle density, and building new versus retrofitting

In part 2 of our conversation, Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya discuss gentle density, and the pros and cons of building new versus retrofitting our historical buildings.

Jan 6, 2023 • 29:40

Season 2, Episode 7 - Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya, an Urban Planner and a Civil Engineer discuss the issues with the lack of affordable housing in Toronto

Season 2, Episode 7 - Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya, an Urban Planner and a Civil Engineer discuss the issues with the lack of affordable housing in Toronto

This is a 2 part conversation with Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya. Jocelyn is an Urban Planner Specializing in the intersection of planning, development, and Community Engagement, and a Partner at Bousfields. And Malini is an Industrial and Civil Engineer Specializing in Urban Planning and Cities Management. In the first part, both Jocelyn and Malini go into detail about their careers, and then discuss their take on housing in the city of Toronto and the issues with the lack of affordable housi

Jan 6, 2023 • 29:32

Season 2, Episode 6 - Sean Brady - Changing Municipal requirements for the better, and having strong leadership to get it done.

Season 2, Episode 6 - Sean Brady - Changing Municipal requirements for the better, and having strong leadership to get it done.

Changing Municipal Zoning requirements for the better, and having strong Leadership to get it done.

Dec 23, 2022 • 16:45

Season 2, Episode 5 - Sean Brady - from urban construction to rural farming, building a Longhouse, and discovering a 16th Century First Nations village.

Season 2, Episode 5 - Sean Brady - from urban construction to rural farming, building a Longhouse, and discovering a 16th Century First Nations village.

From urban construction to rural farming, building a Longhouse, and discovering a 16th Century First Nations village. Discussing the value of good design regardless of the size of the building, and how good design can stand the test of time.

Dec 23, 2022 • 21:31

Season 2, Episode 4 - Aleisha Richards on construction in rural areas and building communities

Season 2, Episode 4 - Aleisha Richards on construction in rural areas and building communities

Aleisha goes into more detail about what it's like to build in rural areas, the process of permits, and zoning in these areas. And how that translates into the value of building communities. It does not matter whether you are in a rural or urban area, people are people no matter where they live.

Nov 25, 2022 • 32:17

Season 2, Episode 3 - Aleisha Richards on Farming, Designing, Construction, and Gender in Construction

Season 2, Episode 3 - Aleisha Richards on Farming, Designing, Construction, and Gender in Construction

Aleisha Richards is one of the most interesting people I have met. She is a farmer, a designer, a contractor, a supporter of the community. And she has an important voice about the world around us, and our role in it.

Nov 25, 2022 • 25:59

Season 2, Episode 2 - Brenda Webster's Micro Solutions & Working with Nature

Season 2, Episode 2 - Brenda Webster's Micro Solutions & Working with Nature

The second half of my conversation with Brenda Webster, renowned Urban Designer. We get into the details of the Waterfront project and her take on Micro Solutions, and Working with Nature.

Nov 17, 2022 • 35:39

Season 2, Episode 1 - Living & breathing architecture, and Brenda Webster's transition to Urban Design

Season 2, Episode 1 - Living & breathing architecture, and Brenda Webster's transition to Urban Design

Season 2, Episode 1 - My conversation with renowned Urban Designer Brenda Webster of Stantec. Brenda shares with us her journey as an architect, her take on architecture, design, and her transition to an Urban Designer.

Nov 15, 2022 • 24:04

Episode 9 - Working in other countries and the permitting process - in conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson

Episode 9 - Working in other countries and the permitting process - in conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson

Episode 9 - Our conversation continues with Cynthia Ferguson about what it's like to work in other countries, and the ins and outs of the permitting process at home and abroad.

Feb 16, 2022 • 25:03

Episode 8 - Laneway Houses, in conversation with BIM Specialist Jon Gregg

Episode 8 - Laneway Houses, in conversation with BIM Specialist Jon Gregg

Episode 8 - In this episode Jon Gregg gives his take on Laneway houses / Garden suites and how the municipality of Toronto is approaching this new take on housing. There are many cities around North America who are looking into the feasibility of these options because of a housing crisis that needs to be addressed. This option isn't going to solve the crisis, but it will be part of the solution. We hope to continue this conversation with Jon, and bring this topic as a series of podcasts with dif

Feb 2, 2022 • 12:29

Episode 7 - The Outdoor Room - Part 2a in conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson

Episode 7 - The Outdoor Room - Part 2a in conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson

Episode 7 - Part 2: The Outdoor Room is our second conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson. Yes, the audio is not as fantastic as we would have liked. We were all in very different locations when we got together, but the discussion really is. Hope you find it interesting getting the ins and outs of the design world, and how design can create cultural shifts for better living environments, in public and private spaces, inside and out.

Jan 16, 2022 • 18:23

Episode 6 - In conversation with BIM Specialist Jon Gregg - What is BIM?

Episode 6 - In conversation with BIM Specialist Jon Gregg - What is BIM?

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Jan 2, 2022 • 18:54

Episode 5 - In conversation with Principal Architect Kieran Randall of Architectural Instinct

Episode 5 - In conversation with Principal Architect Kieran Randall of Architectural Instinct

The grass is always greener - In conversation with Principal Architect Kieran Randall. Kieran is the Principal, Lead Architect at his Toronto based architectural firm Architectural Instinct. Kieran began his career in Argentina, and discusses his design process. As well as the differences he has experienced between working in Argentina and working in Toronto.

Dec 16, 2021 • 24:40

In conversation with Cynthia Ferguson of Cynthia Ferguson Designs

In conversation with Cynthia Ferguson of Cynthia Ferguson Designs

An in-depth conversation with Cynthia Ferguson about what its really like to work in the interior design industry, all the fun and some of the challenges of the design world.

Dec 1, 2021 • 26:52

Episode 3 - A conversation with renowned designer Vanessa Eckstein - Founder & Creative Director of Blok Design & Fors Studio

Episode 3 - A conversation with renowned designer Vanessa Eckstein - Founder & Creative Director of Blok Design & Fors Studio

Vanessa Eckstein - Founder & Creative Director of Blok Design & Fors Studio. Vanessa discusses her design process, her approach to life, and how she sees the world around her.

Nov 15, 2021 • 31:54

Episode 2 - Continuing our conversation, with Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg

Episode 2 - Continuing our conversation, with Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg

How did we get here and where do we go now?

Nov 1, 2021 • 23:25

Episode 1 - Intro with Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg

Episode 1 - Intro with Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg

What is the definition of design and what is the design process?

Oct 8, 2021 • 15:04

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