Liz Cameron - Design with Country

In this episode of Hearing Architecture, Megan Eiman and Daniel Moore speak with Associate Professor Liz Cameron from the University of Newcastle. Since joining the School of Architecture and the Built Environment in 2022, Liz has played a pivotal role as one of four Indigenous academics shaping architectural education and practice in New South Wales. With a background in occupational therapy, spatial design, and art, Liz brings a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective to her work, enriched by her commitment to cultural integrity and authentic engagement with Country. Our conversation explores the meaning and practice of Design with Country, and the ways in which Indigenous Knowledge Systems and sensory ways of understanding place can expand architectural thinking. Liz reflects on her role as an educator, researcher, and consultant, and introduces the University of Newcastle's new Designing with Country postgraduate course, launching in 2025. She also speaks to the broader shift underway in the profession, as architects respond to the NSW "Connecting with Country" framework and explore how design can embody cultural values, community identity, and custodianship of land. Through her work, Liz advocates for an architecture that is both culturally grounded and deeply human-centred, offering valuable insights for practitioners seeking to embed authenticity, respect, and sustainability in their design practice. 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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Liz Cameron - Design with Country is an episode from Hearing Architecture by Daniel Moore.

This episode is 54:41 long.

This episode was published on Sep 1, 2025.

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