Collectively Speaking

What's the secret to revamping one of the world's most iconic cities? Jonny Popper, CEO of LCA, joins us to uncover the political and planning transformations that have shaped London's urban landscape over the past quarter-century. We explore how establishing a mayor and assembly in 2000 catalysed a new era for London's built environment. With Jonny's expert insights, we d...

Collectively Speaking - Net Zero Neighbourhoods In this episode of Collectively Speaking , Max Farrell, Chief Executive of the LDN Collective, discusses net zero neighbourhoods with Hannah Jewkes, a Sustainability Associate at AESG. They explore innovative strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment and share insights from groundbreaking projects. Hannah shares her journe...

For the 5th episode in the second series of LDN Collective podcasts, tackling the big issues in the built environment, we decided to LEAP outside our comfort zone! 🚀   🤖 Recorded live at our recent event exploring the impact of technology and AI on community engagement, we started with an open mic session where all 50 attendees had the opportunity to share their stories.   📚 This was followed b...

In the latest episode of our Collectively Speaking podcast series, we hear from urban regeneration expert Rumi Bose about health and wellbeing in our high streets and town centres.  An award-winning place-shaping expert, Rumi’s high street and regeneration projects have won New London Architecture, Civic Trust and RIBA awards. She is Chair of the NLA’s High Street Expert Panel, board member of Fut...

In this timely episode of the Collectively Speaking podcasts, CEO Max Farrell sits down with author and academic Jeremy Myerson, to discuss healthy city planning and design.  Hear about some amazing initiatives, from Stockton-on-Tees to Seoul, where city leaders have improved the health of their citizens through imaginative and interdisciplinary urban design. Find out more at the Healthy City Desi...

In episode two of the second series of Collectively Speaking podcasts, LDN Collective CEO Max Farrell sits down with economist Tim Ashwin to discuss the importance of strategising and measuring social and economic value. Find out more about the LDN Collective at  https://ldn-collective.com/

The LDN Collective were delighted with the first series of their Collectively Speaking podcasts, and the fantastic feedback ever since. So we are kicking off this summer with a new series and a slight twist. Our CEO Max Farrell will still be sitting down with members, clients and collaborators to discuss the big issues in the built environment, but this time we will be taking a deep dive into a pa...

The Season One finale is a gripping podcast exploring the often overlooked subject of semiotics and the built environment. Join Max Farrell and world renowned semiotician Chris Arning, founder of Creative Semiotics, as they discuss how to create meaningful spaces that reflect and enhance communities sense of identity and belonging. Chris shares insights into his academic journey, from studying his...

Welcome to Collectively Speaking Episode 10 where we delve into the intersection of urban design, social impact, and community building with Natasha Reid founder of Matter Space Soul.  Natasha is a beacon for shaping places that improve health, wellbeing, and social impact. Together, we explore how the built environment affects our lives, from physical and mental health to fostering connections an...

🎙️ Dive into the exhilarating world of urban planning with the latest episode of "Collectively Speaking"! 🌆 Join us in the heart of Chancery Lane at Sidara's offices, where the host Max Farrell engages in a riveting conversation with  Mike Saunders, the visionary founder of Commonplace. 🚀 Unveil the secrets behind Commonplace, a groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing...

In the 8th episode of our Collectively Speaking series exploring the big issues in the built environment, we hear from LDN Collective member Andy Stanton, Senior Principal leading the UK and Europe sustainability team at Introba, the deep green engineers. Andy specialises in developing and implementing strategies and projects for sustainability and environmental performance in buildings. He is a b...

Jas Bhalla is unusual as an architect, as he started his career as an urban planner. He has recently joined forces with urban designer Vicky Payne, previously of URBED, who has written a new book about town centres. Jas and Vicky tell us about their experience working on a number of urban regeneration and new settlement projects, including the LDN Collective’s vision and masterplan for Sibson Gard...

In the 6th episode of our Collectively Speaking series exploring the big issues in the built environment, we hear from LDN Collective member Tara Gbolade about the practice she co-founded with partner Lanre.  Covering topics as broad as women in architecture, Passivhaus design and their ground breaking exhibition, Tara tells us about her childhood in Nigeria and leading a practice that is going pl...

The evolution of structural engineering In the latest episode of our Collectively Speaking podcast series, we hear from Tom Beavan and Tabitha Sudbury from leading engineers Conisbee. Recorded at their new offices in North London, Conisbee is a practice that is going places.  Hear about their transition to a new generation of leadership following a well thought through succession plan, as well as...

In the fourth episode of our podcast series Collectively Speaking, we hear from Tanisha Raffiuddin founder of Concept Culture, a specialist branding & communications agency for the built environment. Tanisha’s work sits at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and communications drawing from over 15 years of experience in architectural practice and sustainability communications. Cl...

In this episode, we hear from Ed Watson about the power of public and private sector partnerships. Prior to setting up Ed Watson & Associates, Ed led high profile projects that have transformed London’s urban landscape. Working with Argent at Kings Cross and securing the arrival of the Francis Crick Institute culminating in the investment of £1 billion by Google in its new offices. He headed-u...

In this episode Max Farrell talks to Gary Young, Director at Place 54 Architects. Gary collaborated with Sir Terry Farrell for 40 years on award winning, mixed use developments including Comyn Ching in Covent Garden (now listed by Historic England), Greenwich Peninsula, Newcastle Quayside and Brindley Place in Birmingham. New garden communities have included Cambourne in Cambridgeshire, NW Biceste...

In this episode Max talks to Rosie Cade, Director of elizabeth. Offering strategic communications consultancy, Rosie helps ambitious, planet-aware organisations create impact and opportunities by telling their stories to the audiences that matter. With 15 years’ experience in the built environment, she works with new, growing and repositioning businesses - pioneers who realise that the need for ch...