Show notes
On this episode of Creating Queensland, Jessica Reynolds interviews Marianne Taylor, an Architectural Historian and founder of The House Detective, a company which investigates the history of Australian houses and who lived there. Time Stamps 1:48 Introduction of Marianne Taylor and her work as Architectural Historian at The House Detective. 2:39 On why people engage in The House Detective’s services. 3:30 On how The House Detective helps clients whose houses were established prior to 1911 legislation requirements. 5:16 Marianne discusses how she gives general and planning advice to those who have heritage listed properties. 6:14 How long a project takes to finish and Marianne’s love for work. 7:15 How The House Detective started and Marianne’s background. 8:36 Marianne shares her discoveries on Brisbane and Queensland’s architectural planning and the personal stories of the people. 9:52 Marianne shares her opinion of the impact of social changes on urban planning. 10:46 On how Marianne uses old and modern methods of researching and the resources she utilizes. 12:55 Some crazy and interesting stories from Marianne’s research. 14:46 Marianne shares her passion for post war houses and mid-century modern style homes. 17:25 Heritage home listings being protected by legislation. 18:30 Different perspectives on heritage homes.
