Designing site and place with Jeff Fearon & Tim Hay

What does it take to build not just a successful practice, but a lasting partnership? In this episode, Vince sits down with Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, founders of the critically acclaimed architecture and design practice Fearon Hay. Nearly 30 years into their journey, they reflect on how a shared vision, mutual respect and deep friendship have shaped both their work and their lives. From early ambitions and formative influences, to growing a globally recognised studio across New Zealand, Australia and the United States, Tim and Jeff share how they've stayed intentionally small, focused and true to their values. They discuss why New Zealand design consistently punches above its weight, their approach to creating architecture that is deeply connected to place, and what it means to design with longevity in mind. Listen as Vince, Tim and Jeff explore partnership, purpose, and the idea of designing a life through architecture.

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Designing site and place with Jeff Fearon & Tim Hay is an episode from Design Your Life with Vince Frost by Hello.

This episode is 74:54 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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