13 episodes

Welcome to Space by Stansons. Listen to raw, thought-provoking conversations with key players in the interiors industry, as we challenge conventional thinking towards aesthetics and sustainability. Most importantly our objective is to inspire designers to think holistically, creating spaces where people of today and the future, truly flourish.

Space by Stansons Stansons

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Welcome to Space by Stansons. Listen to raw, thought-provoking conversations with key players in the interiors industry, as we challenge conventional thinking towards aesthetics and sustainability. Most importantly our objective is to inspire designers to think holistically, creating spaces where people of today and the future, truly flourish.

    Neurodiversity in the Workplace "The best result for us as designers is that we've created spaces that that helps, supports and comforts, everyone" Michelle Heath.

    Neurodiversity in the Workplace "The best result for us as designers is that we've created spaces that that helps, supports and comforts, everyone" Michelle Heath.

    On the panel we welcome -

    Luke Ward, Experience Strategist at Gensler

    Megan Dobstaff, Design Director at Gensler

    Michelle Heath, Associate Director at TP Bennett

    Wesley Bradshaw, Product Creative at Stansons.



    Our objective is to empower and enable workplace strategists to lead change in the creation of inclusive spaces that unlocks everybody’s full potential. We gathered Stansons showroom in Clerkenwell to explore the importance of embracing neurodiversity in corporate environments and how organizations can create inclusive spaces that support the unique needs of all employees. From accommodating sensory sensitivities to fostering flexible work arrangements, we'll delve into practical strategies for promoting neurodiversity acceptance and empowerment. Our esteemed panelists, experts in the fields of design and advocacy, share their insights, experiences, and best practices for building workplaces that celebrate neurodivergent individuals.

    Join us as we navigate the journey towards greater understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity in the modern workplace.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Neurodiversity discussion "The best result for us as designers is that we've created spaces that helps, supports and comforts, everyone" Michelle Heath

    Neurodiversity discussion "The best result for us as designers is that we've created spaces that helps, supports and comforts, everyone" Michelle Heath

    Welcome to our panel discussion on Neurodiversity in the Workplace.

    On the panel we welcome -

    Luke Ward, Experience Strategist at Gensler

    Megan Dobstaff, Design Director at Gensler

    Michelle Heath, Associate Director at TP Bennett

    Wesley Bradshaw, Product Creative at Stansons.



    Our objective is to empower and enable workplace strategists to lead change in the creation of inclusive spaces that unlocks everybody’s full potential. We gathered Stansons showroom in Clerkenwell to explore the importance of embracing neurodiversity in corporate environments and how organizations can create inclusive spaces that support the unique needs of all employees. From accommodating sensory sensitivities to fostering flexible work arrangements, we'll delve into practical strategies for promoting neurodiversity acceptance and empowerment. Our esteemed panelists, experts in the fields of design and advocacy, share their insights, experiences, and best practices for building workplaces that celebrate neurodivergent individuals. Join us as we navigate the journey towards greater understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity in the modern workplace.

    • 19 min
    Typhaine Raoult, Design Director at Denton. "Companies now need to have an ESG present, to show their employees what they are doing in terms of environment"

    Typhaine Raoult, Design Director at Denton. "Companies now need to have an ESG present, to show their employees what they are doing in terms of environment"

    We chatted with Typhaine Raoult, with 8 years of experienced in the fast changing world of workplace design.



    Typhaine has a lot to offer to the conversation. Being responsible for design coordination and selecting and specification interior finishes, fixtures, and furnishings. She shares intelligence around her passion for delivering great-looking, well-thought-out interiors. Whilst being at DENTON, Typhaine has worked on the majority of the pivotal jobs that have come through the door and has quickly gained the experience and respect required to work amongst the senior members of the team.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    First Look! 👀 Typhaine Raoult "As soon as we've got the data, we'll know if this product is actually sustainable, because you can have an EPD but actually the product is not sustainable. "

    First Look! 👀 Typhaine Raoult "As soon as we've got the data, we'll know if this product is actually sustainable, because you can have an EPD but actually the product is not sustainable. "

    📌 When looking for a location, what's important to consider?

    📃 Are EPD's necessary?



    We chatted to Typhaine from Denton, Design Director as one of the leading design and fit out companies in London. With 8 years of experienced in the fast changing world of workplace design Typhaine has a lot to offer to the conversation Being responsible for design coordination and selecting and specification interior finishes, fixtures, and furnishings. She shares intelligence around her passion for delivering great-looking, well-thought-out interiors.

    • 17 min
    Enrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon Interiors: “talking about sustainability, it's about the energy, the community and a number of other things. "

    Enrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon Interiors: “talking about sustainability, it's about the energy, the community and a number of other things. "

    We chatted with Enrique Soler who holds almost 20 years of experience in the architecture world and is currently Head of Design for billion pound design and fit out contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors. The UK’s highest ranked contractor in the FT’s Diversity Leaders list for 2 years.

    One of only 6 companies to receive a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobility.

    The company also have some pretty impressive goals it is set to achieve. Including;

    ·       Becoming a net zero carbon company by 2030

    ·       Net Zero on all buildings delivered after this date.

    ·       Gender parity across all levels of the workforce by 2030.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    First Look! 👀 Enrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon Interiors:  "I do think we have our responsibility as designers and as consumers and to try and learn more."

    First Look! 👀 Enrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon Interiors:  "I do think we have our responsibility as designers and as consumers and to try and learn more."

    ♻️How do you define sustainability, when everyone is saying this is sustainable?

    👃Can we use all our five senses in workspace design?



    We chatted with Enrique Soler who holds almost 20 years of experience in the architecture world and is currently Head of Design for billion pound design and fit out contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors. Leading the design and creative direction for the UK’s highest ranked contractor in the FT’s Diversity Leaders list for 2 years. One of only 6 companies to receive a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobility.

    The company also have some pretty impressive goals, they are set to achieve. Including;

    Becoming a net zero carbon company by 2030  

    Net Zero on all buildings delivered after this date.

    Gender parity across all levels of the workforce by 2030.

    • 9 min

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