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Introduction to the Excellence in Architecture Forum

Michael Harrison - Excellence In Architecture Introduction — Friday, 30 April 2010 11:00:30 +1000

Welcome to the City of Sydney’s forum on Excellence in Architecture, where leading Australian architects discuss their buildings. In this podcast, Michael Harrison, the City of Sydney’s Director of City Strategy and Design hosts and question and answer session with the architects of three buildings that won awards at the World Architecture Festival in 2009. The architects are Michael Heenan from Allen Jack and Cottier, Debbie Lyn Ryan, of McBride Charles Ryan, and John Choi and Tai Ropiha of Choi Ropiha.

Berry Sports & Recreation Hall

Michael Heenan — Monday, 03 May 2010 12:00:30 +1000

Welcome to the City of Sydney's forum on Excellence in Architecture, where leading Australian architects discuss their award-winning buildings. In this talk, Michael Heenan from Allen Jack and Cottier explain the design process behind the Berry Sports and Recreation Hall. This innovative building won two Australian awards and the sports category at the World Architecture Festival in 2009.

TKTS Booth & Times Square, New York

John Choi & Tai Ropiha — Wednesday, 4 may 2010 10:00:30 +1000

Welcome to the City of Sydney’s forum on Excellence in Architecture, where leading Australian architects discuss their award-winning buildings. In this talk, John Choi and Tai Ropiha (Tie Ro-pee-ha) of Choi Ropiha describe the work that led to their acclaimed design for the TKTS (tee-kay tee-ess) ticket booth in Times Square New York. It was a winner in the new and old category at the World Architecture Festival in 2009.

Klein Bottle House

Debbie Ryan — Wednesday, 4 may 2010 10:00:30 +1000

Welcome to the City of Sydney's forum on Excellence in Architecture, where leading Australian architects discuss their award-winning buildings. In this talk, Debbie Lyn Ryan, of McBride Charles Ryan, explains the thinking behind her beautiful and functional Klein Bottle House in the Mornington Peninsula that won the house category at the World Architecture Festival in 2009.

Integrated transport for a connected city

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:30 +1000

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Integrated transport for a connected city

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:30 +1000

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Integrated transport for a connected city

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:30 +1000

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Integrated transport for a connected city

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:30 +1000

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City Talks 2009 - Ethical living and choices: towards a future sustainable Sydney

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:38:01 +1000

In this presentation, Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney introduces the evening and explains the City’s role in encouraging Sydney-siders to make ethical living decisions.

City Talks 2009 - Ethical living and choices: towards a future sustainable Sydney

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:38:01 +1000

One of Australia’s most influential thinkers, Peter Singer, brings his acclaimed intellect to bear on the issue of reducing our consumption.

City Talks 2009 - Ethical living and choices: towards a future sustainable Sydney

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:38:01 +1000

The Lord Mayor and Peter Singer lead an invigorating panel discussion on ethical choices and consumerism.

City Talks - Sydney and New Orleans: The role of city governments in adapting to climate change

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:38:01 +1000

In this podcast, Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney speaks about Sydney's response to climate change and how the City of Sydney's vision, Sustainable Sydney 2030, requires strong partnerships and urgent action to address climate change. She discusses lessons learnt from New Orleans, and actions taken from the recent C40 Summit in Seoul.

City Talks - Sydney andamp; New Orleans: The role of city governments in adapting to climate change

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:38:01 +1000

Mayor C Ray Nagin of New Orleans presents a first hand account of the devastation caused when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005. He discusses the mass recovery effort, and the challenge ahead to rebuild the city for an economic, environmental and socially sustainable future.

City Talks - Sydney and New Orleans: The role of city governments in adapting to climate change

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:38:01 +1000

In this invigorating panel discussion on adapting to climate change, the Mayor of New Orleans and the Lord Mayor of Sydney are joined by world-renowned conservationist and scientist Tim Flannery and leading urban policy scholar Edward Blakely. The panel look at lessons learnt from New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina, and discuss the responsibility cities must take in reducing carbon emissions, and protecting urban communities for the future.

City Talks - Sustainable Streets Parallel cities: Sydney and New York

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:38:01 +1000

Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney, joins New York Commissioner of Transportation Janette Sadik-Khan (via video presentation) and Peter Newman to discuss transforming car-filled cities into cycling and pedestrian friendly spaces.

City Talks - Sustainable Streets Parallel cities: Sydney and New York

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:38:01 +1000

Janette Sadik-Kahan has helped radically transform New York streets by reclaiming space for pedestrians and cyclists and increasing commuter cycling in New York by 35%.

City Talks - Sustainable Streets Parallel cities: Sydney and New York

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:38:01 +1000

Dedicated to the pursuit of sustainable city living for more than 30 years, Peter Newman directed West Australia's Sustainability Strategy - the first in the world.

City Talks 2008 - Connecting Cities: London - Sydney - Mumbai

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:44:30 +1000

Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney, joins international speakers Nicky Gavron, Londonwide Assembly Member of the Greater London Authority and Dr Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai to discuss the sustainability of our growing urban cities.

City Talks 2008 - Connecting Cities: London - Sydney - Mumbai

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:44:30 +1000

As President of the Metropolis Association, Jean-Paul Huchon represents over 100 large cities from across the globe and joins Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP to open the proceedings.

City Talks 2008 - Connecting Cities: London - Sydney - Mumbai

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:04:35 +1000

Nicky Gavron, Londonwide Assembly Member, Greater London Authority discusses the sustainability of our growing urban cities

City Talks 2008 - Connecting Cities: London - Sydney - Mumbai - Dr Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:04:35 +1000

Dr Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai, discusses the sustainability of our growing urban cities. http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/

City Talk: Green Transformers: revolutionising energy generation for a Sustainable Sydney - Bruce Taper - Director, Kinesis

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:48:00 +1000

A leading force in the development of BASIX for the NSW government, Bruce Taper has played a key role in forging the Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision for the City of Sydney. http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/

City Talk: Green Transformers: revolutionising energy generation for a Sustainable Sydney - Allan Jones MBE

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:10:00 +1000

Celebrated in Britain for his work to turn the small city of Woking onto co and tri-generated power and heating, Jones is now heading up London’s Climate Change Agency. http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/

City Talk: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - Jan Gehl

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:44:30 +1000

Visionary architect Professor Jan Gehl discusses his recommendations for Sydney to make it a more liveable, vibrant, active and healthy city.

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City Talk: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - Pat Fensham

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:48:01 +1000

Urban planner Pat Fensham of SGS Economics and Planning explains the fundamentals of the Sustainable Sydney 2030 plan.

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City Talk: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - Rod Simpson

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:48:02 +1000

Sydney Architect Rod Simpson of Simpson and Wilson discusses how 2030 renewal areas can be connected and stitched with the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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City Talk: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - Bruce Taper

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:48:03 +1000

Environmental planner Bruce Taper of Kinesis explains the concept of Green Transformers and how Sydney can create its own energy and reduce green house gas emissions by 2030.

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City Talk: Liquid Cities - Adrienne Goehler

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:47:37 +1000

Surmounting economic and social difficulties, Berlin has managed to transform itself into the cultural hub of central Europe. What is the basis for Berlin's sustained urban and cultural development? Why does Berlin attract creative minds and talents like never before? What lessons can be learned from Berlin since German unification in 1990? Can any of those models be transferred to Sydney?

Adrienne Goehler, Berlin's former Senator for Arts and Science, will deliver the keynote address.

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City Talk: Liquid Cities - Robert Whitehead

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:48:09 +1000

Surmounting economic and social difficulties, Berlin has managed to transform itself into the cultural hub of central Europe. What is the basis for Berlin's sustained urban and cultural development? Why does Berlin attract creative minds and talents like never before? What lessons can be learned from Berlin since German unification in 1990? Can any of those models be transferred to Sydney?

Robert Whitehead, Director - Marketing and Newspaper Sales, The Sydney Morning Herald and former Goethe-Institut Scholarship Student responds to Adrienne Goehler's keynote address.

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City Talk: Liquid Cities - Amrita Cheema

webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:51:46 +1000

Surmounting economic and social difficulties, Berlin has managed to transform itself into the cultural hub of central Europe. What is the basis for Berlin's sustained urban and cultural development? Why does Berlin attract creative minds and talents like never before? What lessons can be learned from Berlin since German unification in 1990? Can any of those models be transferred to Sydney?

Amrita Cheema, SBS presenter and journalist, Deutsche Welle TV anchor and former Berlin resident responds to Adrienne Goehler's keynote address.

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/