Architecture in Transition: The Future of the Profession

Architecture is changing: So what does it mean for the next generation of graduates and the future of the profession?

Is architecture still about design?

Melbourne-based architect Antony DiMase joins writer and editor Justine Costigan to reflect on the changing nature of architectural practice and a profession that has evolved far beyond its traditional business model.

In this episode, Justine and Antony explore how the architect’s role has shifted, whether regulation stifles creativity or helps deliver safer, more sustainable buildings, and the implications of outsourcing work overseas for the next generation of graduates. They also examine how social media and co-design are broadening the conversation about who architecture is for.

At the heart of the discussion is a question of value: what do architects bring to a project beyond the drawings, and how do their relationships, collaboration and coordination help bring a project to life?

It’s a conversation for aspiring architects, anyone planning a build or anyone curious about the people and ideas that shape our streets.