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Talk Design

Talk Design

By: Adrian Ramsay
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Each week join your host, award winning designer Adrian Ramsay for a step into the expansive world of design, architecture and more. Adrian sits down with some of the big names and those who are lesser known from across the international design world to find out what makes them tick, what they strive for and what unites us, in the universal quest to create something simple, functional and beautiful.



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  • The Psychology of Home: gets inside a client's head to find their "dream."
    Dec 19 2025

    In this episode of Talk Design, Adrian Ramsey sits down with his Dream Homes Revealed co-host and award-winning interior designer, Marynn From imagining floor plans in the back of a car as a child to managing iconic Sydney rock bars like the Annandale Hotel, Marianne’s journey into high-end design is anything but traditional. Together, Adrian and Marianne dive deep into the psychology of the client relationship, debating the crucial difference between an ego-driven "signature style" and the art of designing with people to uncover their unique dream.


    Marynn opens up her portfolio to share the challenges and triumphs behind some of her most spectacular projects. She takes us inside "The Citadel"—a jaw-dropping conversion of a 1920s heritage Salvation Army hall into a family home and creative studio—and discusses the complexities of managing a heritage restoration remotely on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Join us for a conversation packed with laughter, insight, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of TV renovation. In this episode, we cover:


    • From Rock & Roll to Reno: Marynn’s eclectic background in fashion, HR, and hospitality. The Design Philosophy: Why the best designers leave their ego at the door. Project Spotlight - The Citadel: Transforming a derelict church hall in Crow’s Nest into a modern masterpiece. Heritage Challenges: Balancing 3D scanning technology with 100-year-old crooked walls. Global Design: The realities of managing a luxury project in Lake Como from Sydney. Dream Homes Revealed: What it’s really like filming season three.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Andrea Keller on Architecture, Belonging & Building a Better Connection with Nature
    Nov 26 2025

    Andrea Keller is a licensed architect with 25 years of experience in multifamily, residential and boutique hotel design. Her work seeks to bring people into greater alignment with their core values, their communities and the earth.


    A key component of Andrea’s work lies in the life-long study of sacred geometry, symbols and pattern language. Andrea uses unique geometry and proportion systems for each project, bringing power and resonance to the design. As we know from epigenetics, our environment can literally change our genes – her mission is to use architecture for healing, activation, and amplification of personal power. She is currently designing healing centers worldwide.


    She was a professor of Architecture at both USC School of Architecture and Otis College of Art + Design. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., Design of the Environment) and UCLA (M.Arch), and studied Sustainability through Gaia Education. She lectures regularly for the Institute of Classical Art + Architecture.

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • EcoNest: Merging Architecture, Nature & Japanese Design Principles
    Nov 19 2025

    Andrea is a licensed Architect in the State of Oregon. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Nebraska and a Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building certificate from The New School – Parsons School of Design. Andrea joined EcoNest Architecture in 2015 and became the firm’s Materials Research Specialist. She has developed protocols for finding, vetting, and maintaining a database of healthy building materials which is the basis of EcoNest’s Healthy Home Design and Consulting practices.


    Mae Yuuki is a licensed architect based in Oregon with over a decade of experience designing homes that prioritize human health, environmental integrity, and a deep sense of sanctuary. Specializing in Healthy Homes and Wellness Architecture, Mae brings a unique blend of technical expertise, natural building experience, and sensitivity to how buildings can support physical, emotional, and environmental well-being. Mae thoughtfully addresses factors such as indoor air quality, daylighting, thermal comfort, EMF exposure, and the use of non-toxic, natural materials, while always keeping the human experience and connection to nature at the heart.


    EcoNest Architecture works with clients nationwide and globally with a design philosophy centered on creating residential spaces that support healing, rest, and vitality. Whether you’re planning a new home or transforming an existing one, EcoNest Architecture is passionate about helping you create a space that truly cares for your health and lifestyle.

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    1 hr and 54 mins
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