David Kaunitz - Designing with Country

In this episode, Sally Hsu and Daniel Moore speak with architect David Kaunitz about his powerful experiences working alongside communities both in Australia and internationally, particularly through his time with Emergency Architects Australia and his practice Kaunitz Yeung Architecture. David shares how deeply collaborative, on-the-ground engagement with First Nations communities has shaped his approach to architecture, one rooted in respect, listening, and cultural continuity. From working in remote Indigenous communities across Australia to projects in the Pacific, David reflects on how architecture can help support community identity, foster connection to Country, and celebrate local knowledge systems. This conversation explores the transformative potential of architecture when driven by humility and shared authorship, and invites practitioners to reconsider traditional design hierarchies in favour of culturally responsive processes that empower the communities we serve. Our sponsor Brickworks also produces architecture podcasts hosted by Tim Ross. You can find 'The Art of Living', 'Architects Abroad, and 'The Power of Two', at brickworks.com.au or your favourite podcast platform. If you'd like to show your support please rate, review, and

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David Kaunitz - Designing with Country is an episode from Hearing Architecture by Daniel Moore.

This episode is 51:01 long.

This episode was published on Jul 28, 2025.

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