by Chris | Mar 31, 2019 | Corporate Real Estate, Facility Management, FM futures, Place Making, Workplace Strategy
Having bumped into an old friend and professional colleague at an industry event recently I was transported back in time to when we were both young surveyors in London in the late 1980s. Reflecting back on those heady days as I approached my 30’s in 1989, me an...
by Chris | Mar 3, 2019 | Place Making
Placemaking in Rome – the Eternal City In my last blog it was the brash buzz of the adrenaline-filled Big Apple which fuelled my inspiration; this time it’s the grandeur and historic splendour of the Eternal City. Admittedly quite a vivid contrast in so many...
by Chris | Jan 28, 2019 | Place Making, Smart Spaces & Places
On Saturday I participated in an event, which for me personally reinforced my long-held view, regarding the strong connection/correlation between people and place. How the power of place brings people together of all viewpoints and beliefs to discuss and debate. This...
by Chris | Dec 2, 2018 | Place Making, Social Value
Whilst participating in last week’s Homecoming Event in Belfast I really felt the power and potential of linking people and place. The Belfast International Homecoming, now in its fifth year, is a three-day event of conferences and events hosted by the city, which...
by Chris | Nov 28, 2018 | Place Making, Smart Spaces & Places
Occasionally I’m given the chance to visit universities and get the opportunity to talk to students, something which I always find an eye-opener in a positive way. Since I always come away learning something new for myself and getting a glimpse of the world through...
by Chris | Nov 2, 2018 | Creative Places, Place Making
I am always filled with awe, every time I get the opportunity to walk through the hallowed portals of The Mother of Parliaments, However, last week there was another reason to be awestruck; since I was attending and event hosted by WeWork at the Palace of...