Joost Bakker came onto our radar about 10 years ago, when he started designing buildings, homes and restaurants. He’s created restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney, and Perth, each with a no-waste philosophy. He has conceptualised and consulted on really BIG projects, too,  imagining urban farms connected to suburban shopping centres, and rooftop gardens on Collins Street, working with major stakeholders like City of Melbourne, Sydney Harbour Foreshore and many more.

Reflecting on trailblazing triumphs in his quest for no-waste living, and also some soul-shattering setbacks too, Joost shares his inspiring way of seeing the world, and implores us to act now.

Links + Further Reading

This is the latest episode in our second season of podcasts! Check out season one here.

Keep up to date with Joost Bakker by following his Instagram here.

Take a tour of the stunning family home he built in Monbulk, Victoria, via our feature here.

You can also watch our beautiful little Melbourne Mornings film about Joost, shot in his local area The Dandenong Ranges – serious #lifegoals.

Joost has worked with another TDF fave and visionary: Director of City Design at City of Melbourne, Rob Adams, on several projects. Don’t miss our incredible podcast with Rob.

Check out photos from the first three TDF Talks @ Mercedes me on our Facebook page, or watch some highlights on our Instagram Stories.

There are still a few tickets available for our final live event with comedian and mid-century design advocate Tim Ross on July 31st. Find out more here.

Mercedes me is a collaborative space in Melbourne’s CBD, where café culture meets Mercedes-Benz lifestyle. Stay up to date with their varied program of events by following @mercedesmestore.melbourne.