This episode, we meet Kursty Groves, who has dedicated the last 20 years to examining how office design impacts on businesses and people. Author of two books, and founder of Shape, a workplace consulting and co-creation company, she gives a sneak peek into her workplace design philosophy, the five E’s, tells us about key lessons she’s learned working with iconic companies such as Airbnb and Lego, and more.

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From designing retail parks, to building the hugely successful practice that is Spratley & Partners, Jeremy has gained a lot of knowledge about workplaces along the way. In this episode, we discuss how his business has grown, the needs of workplaces today and into the future, how to define an office, and how to distil a sense of place into brand and buildings.

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In this episode, Toby shares why diversity and inclusion are business critical, and how he works with companies on bias within systems to creative truly inclusive workplace cultures. 

We discuss why designing for someone with autism, or with accessibility needs, can result in a better environment for everyone. Also included are how businesses can become agile, and why this is key to attracting young employees. 

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Looking at the Workplace from a slightly different angle, John Riddell introduces us to the fascinating world of theatre design. In this episode we cover a huge range of topics, from lighting and acoustics, to the importance of public space, and what the different theatre workplaces look like and how they can improve.

Coming from a background in theatre production and lighting, today John works for Theatre Projects, helping architects deliver successful and future-proof theatre construction or refurbishment projects.

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Rob Haworth of LTS Architects was our guest in this episode of the Spacecraft podcast, where we discussed his work reimagining buildings and spaces. He talks about his journey from working on large-scale projects such as sports arenas, to creating private eco-friendly homes. He explains the importance of the brief and the need to prioritise not only the exterior, but also the interior of the building. We discuss the challenging but rewarding project of the Drysdale Building at City, University of London.

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In this episode of Spacecraft, Associate and Regional Media Industry Expert at Gensler, Chris Crawford joined Dan. Chris shares insights from his varied work at Gensler, including working on smaller-scale and charitable projects, such as the noteworthy redesign of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust building. He talks through the challenges and constraints, and how to use creativity and celebrate the existing resources and features for a cost-efficient and effective outcome. Given his expertise in the media industry, he also explains some key trends from this industry, and their impact on workplace design.

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Here at Them Design, we've known Oliver for a few years, and heard him called more than once 'the architect's architect'. Oliver is a talented and dedicated designer and team leader with a wealth of experience across industries, now heading up Architecture at Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher (CJCT). We were delighted to welcome him to this episode of Spacecraft to delve into CJCT’s architectural approach, along with some of his favourite and up-and-coming projects. Oliver also provided his insight into workspace design, coworking, and provided a few predictions for the workplaces of the future.

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Xavier De Kestelier from HASSELL took us on a mind-blowing journey into space in this episode of the podcast. We talk about the challenges and possible solutions for designing buildings for Mars and the moon. From gamma radiation and communication lag, to the issue of transporting heavy building materials, there certainly is a lot to contend with. But by harnessing learnings from architecture and design, including Gaudí’s hanging methodology, and the use of bamboo as a renewable, strong and pliable material, his team is coming up with some innovative solutions.

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What do boutique music festivals and co-working spaces have in common? Well, Katrina Larkin for one. For another, both are about creating an environment which fosters a sense of togetherness. In this episode of Spacecraft, Katrina shares how the concept for co-working space Fora first came about, and how a dedication to service, design, and resident feedback has elevated it to ‘pro-working’ status.

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