Space by Stansons

Space by Stansons

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Space by Stansons episodes

  • Angelia Liard, Creative Director, Area: "if you’re keen to get people back into the office you need to look at what you need to provide"

    We chatted to Angelia Liard, Creative Director at Area.

    She has over 25 years of experience in workplace consultancy and design across the UK, Europe, and the US. Angelia has worked on extensive projects with leading brands such as JP Morgan, BP, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. The transition from Sheppard Robson to Area marked a shift from traditional consultancy to a more fast-paced, collaborative approach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique needs and reasons for seeking workspace solutions, especially in light of changing perceptions post-COVID. Angelia believes that the office serves as a hub for collaboration and coming together, facilitating efficient problem-solving and idea generation. She stresses the role of both physical collaboration and technology in supporting modern work practices, highlighting the office as a destination for business activities and networking.


    1 hr 5 min
  • First Look! 👀 Angelia Liard, Creative Director at Area: “The office is for coming together”

    🏢 What is the office for?

    👩‍💻Why exactly do companies want to bring people back to the office?


    Angelia Liard, Creative Director at Area has an impressive 25+ years of experience in both workplace consultancy and design across UK and Europe. This has seen Angelia instrumental in the space planning and office design on numerous, extensive projects.

    She has worked on extensive projects with leading
    brands such as JP Morgan, BP, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Angela's transition from Sheppard Robson to area marked a shift from traditional consultancy to a more fast-paced, collaborative approach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique needs and reasons for seeking workspace solutions, especially in light of changing perceptions post-COVID.
    Angela believes that the office serves as a hub for collaboration and coming together, facilitating efficient problem-solving and idea generation. She stresses the role of both physical collaboration and technology in supporting modern work practices, highlighting the office as a destination for business
    activities and networking.


    5 min
  • Deepak Parmar, Design Director and Emily Fiddes, Associate at MCM: "I don't believe design is about aesthetics, I believe it's about inspiring change"

    A discussion between our inspirational panel;

    • Deepak Parmar, Design Director at MCM
    • Emily Fiddes, Associate at MCM
    • Tracy Drury, Product Creative at Stansons
    • Wesley Bradshaw, Product Creative at Stansons

      • 👀 Why its important to have a clear vision and understand what you want to achieve before designing a space, rather than simply adding various elements that may not be necessary.

       
      🗣️ Are ongoing dialogues and collaboration with clients, rather than relying solely on surveys and quick consultations important?
      Deepak Parmar, Design Director at MCM. Deepak’s outstanding career, launched from his BA Honors in Interior Design at Kingston University, then rapidly progressing into leadership roles at Claridge Architects, Morey Smith and Edge. The past 8 years has seen Deepak in the honourable position of Design Director for the award-winning, global practice, MCM Architecture.
       
      Emily Fiddes, Associate at MCM, Prior to entering the world of workplace design, Emily graduated from Northumbria University achieving Master of Architecture, Distinction in Architecture and a BA Honors 2:1 in Architecture. Entering IA Interior Architects as a junior designer, to becoming an associate and working on
      projects across EMEA, all within 4 short years. Emily then moved over as a senior workplace consultant at the award-winning, global practice, MCM Architecture. Here Emily has been focusing on client workplace strategy, spanning across tech giants, legal and financial through to public authority sectors.


      1 hr 6 min
    • First Look! 👀 Not Just a Pretty Space, in discussion with MCM: "A nice space is a given, that's not what we judge success against"
      🤖 How do we to combine human and AI capabilities to unlock the full potential of AI in workplace design?
      📖 Why must designers must incorporate storytelling into their work to effectively communicate?
      Deepak Parmar, Design Director at MCM. Deepak’s outstanding career, launched from his BA Honors in Interior Design at Kingston University, then rapidly progressing into leadership roles at Claridge Architects, Morey Smith and Edge. The past 8 years has seen Deepak in the honourable position of Design Director for the award-winning, global practice, MCM Architecture.
      Emily Fiddes, Associate at MCM, Prior to entering the world of workplace design, Emily graduated from Northumbria University achieving Master of Architecture, Distinction in Architecture and a BA Honors 2:1 in Architecture. Entering IA Interior Architects as a junior designer, to becoming an associate and working on projects across EMEA, all within 4 short years. Emily then moved over as a senior workplace consultant at the award-winning, global practice, MCM Architecture. Here Emily
      has been focusing on client workplace strategy, spanning across tech giants, legal and financial through to public authority sectors.
      9 min
    • Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at Jolie Studio and former Soho House designer: "if we design by emotions then it really does stand the test of time because we're avoiding trends"

      We chatted to Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE.  Previously, Senior Interior Designer at the world-renowned hotel and private members' club, Soho House. Working on award winning projects, including The Ned in Doha and Soho House in Manchester whilst establishing the first Soho Works in UK and being part of the team to establish the concept in the US.  Now leading the design team at JOLIE she delivers longevity to space design by paying special attention to the invisible aesthetic, creating immersive, multi-sensory experiences.  After she joined Jolie in 2022 and built out their Manchester team and set up the London studio, JOLIE then went on to win Design Practice of the Year, Mixology North, award.

      1 hr 2 min
    • First Look! 👀 Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE, Ex-Soho House.
      ☕ Why were coffee shops bustling, while offices were quiet? 
      👃 How is scent so important to successful interior design? 
       
      Sarah Wakefield is Creative Director At Jolie.  Previously, Senior Interior Designer at the world-renowned hotel and private members' club, Soho House. Working on award winning projects, including The Ned in Doha and Soho House in Manchester whilst establishing the first Soho Works in UK and being part of the team to establish the concept in the US. 
       
      Now leading the design team at JOLIE she delivers longevity to space design by paying special attention to the invisible aesthetic, creating immersive, multi-sensory experiences.  After she joined Jolie in 2022 and built out their Manchester team and set up the London studio, JOLIE then went on to win Design Practice of the Year, Mixology North, award.
      9 min
    • A warm welcome 👋

      Welcome to Not Just A Pretty Space!

      We’re real humans, driven by a heartfelt passion for people.
      We'll be sharing the raw conversations we have with key influences, from our live broadcasts and panel discussions.


      2 min

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    Welcome to Space by Stansons. Listen to raw, thought-provoking conversations with key players in the interiors industry, as we challenge conventional thinking towards aesthetics and sustainability.…