by Chris | Mar 7, 2019 | Putting Something Back, Smart Spaces & Places, Social Value, sustainability
New Horizon Youth Centre Before you accuse me of losing my place-making marbles there is a poignant link. One of the many themes running through Truman Capote’s novel and the eponymous film is primarily the main characters’ need for security and safety. Another one is...
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 | 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 | Mar 31, 2017 | Place Making, Smart Spaces & Places, Workplace Strategy
Location, Location, Location – A Fresh Perspective? Recently I revisited the MIPIM conference after a lengthy absence. It is the European if not global showcase for real estate projects and played host to over 20,000 people with the lovely Cannes in the south of...
by Chris | Dec 20, 2016 | Agile Working, Smart Spaces & Places, Smart Working, The Workplace Conversation, Workplace Strategy
It all depends on how one looks at the situation is a question I constantly ask myself. As another year draws to a close and we weather the storms of uncertainty and volatility the workplace agenda has been a real eye-opener. It reinforced my view that apart from the...
by Chris | Nov 16, 2016 | Agile Working, Workplace Strategy
158m above the streets of London gives one a pretty decent view of one of the most interesting cities in the world. Especially on a clear November night enjoying the views from the revolving dining room on the 34th storey. An opportunity to visit this iconic...
