Inside Out reveals how the people behind Australia’s most distinctive buildings are shaping the nation’s future. Hosted by design expert Uddhava Sharplin, the series brings together architects, engineers, builders, and asset owners for candid conversations about design, performance, and innovation.
More than façades, these stories connect building design to the bigger forces of culture, technology, and the economy — showing how the choices made today shape the way Australians will live and work tomorrow.
06 | Derek Bruce: Smart Engineering, Global Scale, and the Silo Effect
In this episode of Inside Out, building envelope expert Derek Bruce shares his remarkable 40-year journey from a Sydney factory process worker to an international facade industry leader. Derek discusses his early days mastering aluminum fabrication and drafting , which ultimately bridged his path to major global projects with Permasteelisa. He reveals the massive logistical and technical undertaking of founding Reem Emirates Aluminum in the Middle East, where he scaled operations to construct 14 towers simultaneously, and recounts a memorable experience designing a blast-enhanced facade for South Korea's 600-meter Lotte World Tower. Throughout the conversation, Derek emphasises the power of smart design over simple cost-cutting , the importance of breaking down industry silos , and why the next generation of professionals must seek out mentorship to preserve critical industry knowledge.
19 May 2026
05 | Sue Dugdale: Bridging Culture, Climate, and Community
In this episode, Sue Dugdale, Director of SDA Architecture, discusses
the Mparntwe Health Hub in Alice Springs. Located in a challenging desert
environment, this healthcare facility integrates cultural safety with
high-performance design. Sue explains how listening to Aboriginal
stakeholders led to unique facade murals depicting traditional healing
practices, created using continuous line drawings on large-scale
louvers. The project achieved a six-star Green Star rating by
implementing innovative waste management, such as on-site concrete
crushing and Aboriginal-led steel manufacturing. By prioritising the
protection of a sacred tree and fostering local employment, the project
demonstrates that healthcare is deeply interconnected with care for both
country and community.
16 Apr 2026
04 | Samuel Suarez: Bridging Design and Delivery
In this episode of Inside Out, we sit down with Samuel Suarez, a Senior Facade Designer at Northrop Consulting Engineers. With over 20 years of experience, Samuel shares his journey from a childhood workshop in Colombia to engineering iconic Australian facades. We delve into the "building envelope" beyond just glass walls, the critical importance of hands-on site experience, and why the "dying trade" of hand drawing is still a vital tool for modern engineers.
Follow Samuel on instagram: www.instagram.com/lacordillerasantuarionatural?igsh=MTA2NGp2eHhja3MxNw%3D%3D
18 Mar 2026
03 | Jess Caire: Building Queensland’s Future: Reform, Delivery & the Road to 2032
What does it take to deliver at scale in one of Australia’s fastest-growing states? Jess Caire joins Inside Out to break down the realities behind Queensland’s construction and property sector during a time of unprecedented demand.
From housing affordability and labour shortages to cultural reform on site, Jess outlines both the barriers and the opportunities ahead. We also explore the role of architects, engineers and innovation in driving productivity—and why bold thinking is needed now more than ever as 2032 approaches.
We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands from where we record this podcast, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, we recognise and deeply appreciate the enduring connection these first nation people have with the land, waters and skies. Their knowledge has guided generations in adapting to and thriving within Australia’s diverse and often challenging climates. We honour their wisdom, resilience, and generosity in sharing their stories and understanding of country.
15 Oct 2025
02 | Danielle Kwik: Engineering the Invisible Performance Systems Behind Sydney Metro
Great engineering is often invisible — and nowhere is that truer than deep beneath Sydney, where the new Waterloo Station comes to life thanks to precise mechanical systems working behind the scenes. In this episode, we speak with Danielle Kwik, Associate Director at WSP and Transport Sector Lead, who helped lead the performance engineering that powers this landmark transport project.
Danielle shares the story behind Waterloo’s complex mechanical ventilation, smoke management, and containment systems, including tunnel exhaust fans the size of buses. She discusses how collaboration between engineers, architects, and specialists like Louvreclad enabled performance-driven design solutions that still met architectural intent. The result? A station that achieved a 6 Star Green Star sustainability rating while delivering safety, resilience, and world-class passenger experience.
Danielle also reflects on her engineering journey, leadership lessons and why the future of transport relies on curiosity, systems thinking and purpose-driven engineering.
We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands from where we record this podcast, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, we recognise and deeply appreciate the enduring connection these first nation people have with the land, waters and skies. Their knowledge has guided generations in adapting to and thriving within Australia’s diverse and often challenging climates. We honour their wisdom, resilience, and generosity in sharing their stories and understanding of country.
Drawing on her experience leading façade design coordination for Sydney Metro’s Waterloo Station, Marina Evangelista shares lessons from integrating performance louvres into one of Sydney’s most complex infrastructure projects, and reflects on how design storytelling and technical requirements can work together.
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