Space by Stansons

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode of Space by Stansons, Guy meets Kimberley Chant, Head of Pre-Construction at EC1 Build, to explore the often unseen world behind successful workplace projects. From estimating and cost planning to managing teams and guiding clients through complex decisions, Kimberley shares what reall...

Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ “Every job, you’re either learning or you’re earning.” What do you do when you’re doing neither? 🎧 Kimberley Chut joins Guy on next week’s episode of Space by Stansons .

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode of Space by Stansons , Guy meets Jacinta Ashby, Senior Designer at BW Design & Build, to explore the spaces that inspire her most, from a bustling café in Greenwich to the open landscapes of Greenwich Park. Together, they discuss how different environments shape the way we think, f...

Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ “The most important thing for me as a designer is that people feel something in that space.” What if the success of a workplace wasn’t measured by how it looked, but by how it made people feel? 🎧 Jacinta Ashby on next week's episode of Space by Stansons.

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this special edition of Space by Stansons, Guy heads out into Clerkenwell Design Week to capture the ideas, trends, and conversations shaping the design industry right now. Designers, makers, and exhibitors share what they’re hoping to discover, the products catching their attention, and the change...

 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this special edition of Space by Stansons , Guy heads into the heart of Design Week to explore the emotional side of creativity through a live interactive installation built around six designer personality types.   From The Overthinker and The Distracted to The Night Owl and the elusive Zen , desi...

 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy joins Vyshali on a journey through King’s Cross to explore where creativity, storytelling, and workplace design collide. Together, they discuss how urban regeneration, sketching, culture, and human behaviour all shape the way modern workplaces are designed. Vyshali shares how dra...

Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ A conversation with Vyshali on creativity, workplace design, regeneration, and the psychology of space. From sketching on the tube to designing human-centred workplaces, this episode explores how great spaces make people feel, connect, and belong. Full episode coming on 19th May

 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Kathryn O’Callaghan-Mills, founder of Studio Sevyn, to explore her journey through the design and build industry and what she has learned about leadership, listening, and backing yourself. Kathryn reflects on her path from starting out as a receptionist to rising t...

Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Kathryn O’Callaghan-Mills, founder of Studio Sevyn, to explore her journey through the design and build industry and what she has learned about leadership, listening, and backing yourself. This is an episode about ambition, leadership, equality, and de...

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨  In this episode, Guy sits down with Samantha to explore how workplace design is evolving beyond productivity and into something more human, flexible, and experience-led. Samantha shares her perspective on what makes a workplace truly work for people today, drawing on her experience across different c...

We solved productivity. So why don’t people want to come back to the office? Stay tuned 👀 ✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Georgia Jackson, Estimator at Cast Interiors, to explore what really happens behind the scenes of construction projects and what it means to work “in the trenches” of the industry. Georgia shares her journey from growing up on construction sites in Sydney working al...

“No one knows everything on site.” Next week’s episode breaks down the real role of an estimator and why asking questions might be the most underrated skill in construction. Stay tuned 👀

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Hamza Shaikh, Digital Artist at Gensler , to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI, image generation, and creativity in design alongside the release of his latest book. Hamza shares his journey from architectural drawing and social media to becoming deeply immers...

Students spend 7 years in education. And still aren’t ready for the real world. Next week on Space by Stansons , Hamza Shaikh breaks down the gap between design education and practice, and how AI is making that gap even wider. We get into: AI in design Creative ownership The future of skills Why the tools aren’t the problem This is a big one. Episode drops next week 👀🎧

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Helena, Creative Director and Founder of Studio Masat, to discuss navigating the design industry as a new mother while launching her own studio. Helena shares her background in design & build, what it was like managing pregnancy in a client-facing role, and why...

“You don’t have to choose between motherhood and your career.” From pitching multi-million pound projects while pregnant to launching her own studio for real flexibility, Helena shares why trust — not presenteeism — is what actually drives performance. Full episode drops next week. Come listen 👀🎧 Episode Resources Helena (Studio Masat) on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-masat-67152210...

In this episode, Guy sits down with Jenny Edwards, Creative Director at Oktra, for a high-energy conversation covering sustainability, inclusivity, AI, and the realities of design in both traditional consultancy and design & build environments. The conversation goes deep into what sustainability really means in workplace design. Not just recycled materials or box-ticking accreditations but des...

“It’s not about recycled materials. It’s about designing out waste.” From challenging AI hype to rethinking zero-waste design, Jenny Edwards shares why sustainability isn’t a tick-box — it’s a mindset. Full episode drops next week. Come listen 👀🎧 Episode Resources Jenny Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-edwards-a96b6ab9/ Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g...

This week on Space by Stansons , host Guy Stanley sits down with Dicky Lewis , co-founder of White Red Architects , for a wide-ranging conversation on neurodiversity, pitching, and what it really takes to deliver a major HQ project at the highest level. From being diagnosed with dyslexia at 12 (and finding early inspiration in Richard Branson’s story) to winning and delivering Virgin’s headquarter...

“From dyslexia to delivering Virgin’s HQ.” What started as a small refurb turned into a career-defining pitch — and a full-circle moment with Richard Branson. Full episode drops next week. Come listen 👀🎧 Episode Resources Dicky Lewis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicky-lewis/ Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanley Learn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: htt...

This week on Space by Stansons Guy Stanley sits down with Warren Bragg, Contracts Manager at Ambit Moat, to dig into the side of projects we don’t talk about enough: the nuts and bolts of delivery. From why “never assume” is the golden rule on site to how document control, health & safety, value engineering, and communication actually make or break a programme, Warren shares what it really tak...

“Yeah, that’ll be fine” — famous last words on site. Full episode drops next week. Come listen 👀🎧 Episode Resources Warren Braggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-bragg Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanley Learn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk 🔗 Useful Links: 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JuplSC 🎧 Spotify: https://bit....

We’re switching things up in this episode of Space by Stansons , as host Guy Stanley brings together designers and workplace experts to explore one forward-looking question: what spaces will be used most in offices in 2026? From cocoon environments and soft meeting rooms to kitchen islands, event spaces, and brand-led pitch pods, this conversation looks at how offices are evolving beyond desks and...