Episode description

In PX13 Jess and Peter interview one of Australia's foremost heritage architects, Bryce Raworth. Bryce talks of his formulative years, including a classical education, his love of Rome, the value of overseas study and digs in Syria. He discusses trends in heritage architecture over recent decades and makes various predictions. He discusses the rise of urban conservation from being a part consideration in urban redevelopment to being very much a valued primary element. On a personal level he discusses his families efforts in the restoration of a derelict 1840's country farm house, these efforts were recently recognised with a national conservation award. A delightful and wide ranging interview on all things heritage. Music: Intro - Breezy House by Qronix, Outro - Magnificat in D: Johann Sebastian Bach. Released December 2015. Planningxchange (PX) releases podcasts on a monthly basis, go to www.planningxchange.org for further details.