Changing Places

What is the future of shopping malls? Since their creation in the mid-1950s, they have had many lives -- from concert venues for pop stars in the 1980s to schools and medical facilities in the 21st century. However, as our world continues to evolve, so have our relationships with one of the biggest physical spaces where the desires of the consumer and retailer collide in a symphony of commerce.

As every aspect of life enters a new reality, it’s time to re-examine our relationships with the shopping mall...and what it means for our communities, our local economies, and the future of retail...

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Highways, freeways, and country roads around the world are dotted with them, but few people have ever paid attention to them or been inside of them. The warehouse is one of the titans of our world, but few people have been inside of them with even fewer who understand their place and function in our everyday lives.

In this episode of Changing Places, we’re throwing open the doors of the warehouses...the real sleeping giants of our world.

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On November 15, 2021, London’s famed West End theatres officially reopened after being closed for 609 days. That’s the longest theatre closure in London since the Puritan repression in 1642. Now orchestras are tuning, stars are slipping into costume, and curtains are rising as audiences and talent come face to face for the first time in a very long time.

As we adjust to our new normal, we’re going behind the scenes to see what’s changed, what’s new, and what’s never coming back again. We’ll talk to James Williams of the Shaftesbury Theatre and Chris Dumas from Avison Young to see just what lies in store for your theatre going experience. If it can survive from Euripides to Shaw to Sondehim, can the grand old lady survive COVID?

Settle into your seats. It’s showtime. 

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How LA’s SoFi is Changing the Game

In this episode of Changing Places, sponsored by Avison Young, host Mariam Sobh talks with Gerard McCallum and Mia Lehrer. We explore what happens when empty lots and vacant land are turned into the most technologically advanced sports stadium and urban complex in the world: SoFi Stadium.

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The Future of Retail or One-Offs for Brands?

In this episode of Changing Places, sponsored by Avison Young, host Mariam Sobh talks with Jeff Doud and Stan Yoshihara about the world of dynamic retail experiences. From visiting Little Tokyo where the dynamic experience is baked into its DNA to the AT&T store at 1 Powell Street in San Francisco where the dynamic experience was created with intention, no two experiences are the same in the world of dynamic retail experiences. 

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What Happens When Work from Home Meets Office Culture?

In this episode, host Mariam Sobh talks with Sheila Botting and James Porter and explores what happens when work from home meets office culture, something many of us have had to contend with for almost two years. And, if eighty percent of workers want to continue working at home in some capacity, what does it really mean for the future of the office?

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Changing Places is a podcast about the way our relationship with the built environment is changing. Join journalist Mariam Sobh for fascinating weekly conversations with leaders from the architecture, design, and real estate sectors, as well as artists, planners, and community voices.

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