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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.
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- 3 weeks ago1 min
Sneak Peak 👀 Human-centred design with Vyshali Sardesai
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
- May 5, 202637 min
Not Ready? Do It Anyway with Kathryn O'Callaghan Mills
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.Kathryn reflects on her path from starting out as a receptionist to rising through the industry, joining leadership teams, and eventually launching her own studio. She shares how hard work, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose shaped her career, alongside a drive to make the journey easier for other women coming into the industry.A key theme throughout the conversation is equality in design and build. Kathryn speaks openly about the lack of female role models at senior level, the importance of true support and mentorship, and why better leadership means creating opportunities for people to grow in ways that work for them.The discussion also explores what makes great design. Kathryn explains why listening is one of the most important skills in the process, arguing that the best outcomes come from understanding the client properly rather than chasing the biggest idea in the room. For her, workplace design is about creating environments that genuinely improve people’s day-to-day wellbeing.Now building Studio Sevyn, Kathryn also shares what it means to step out on her own, grow something from scratch, and create a legacy her daughter can look up to.This is an episode about ambition, leadership, equality, and designing with people in mind.
- Apr 28, 20263 min
Sneak Peak 👀 Not Ready? Do It Anyway with Kathryn O'Callaghan Mills
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 designing with people in mind.
- Apr 21, 202624 min
The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever with Samantha Jinks
✨ 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 cities, cultures, and sectors. From living in Istanbul and working in retail architecture in Ohio to building her career in London, she reflects on how travel, adaptability, and cultural rituals have shaped the way she thinks about space, behaviour, and belonging.The conversation begins at a private members club in Shoreditch, which becomes a fitting backdrop for a discussion about the blurred boundaries between work, hospitality, leisure, and community. Samantha explains why spaces like this resonate so strongly right now: they offer multiple modes of use, from focused work and informal meetings to socialising, entertaining, and switching off. It is a live example of the kind of multifunctional environment many workplaces are now trying to create.A key theme throughout is belonging. Samantha explains that the conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about creating productive workplaces or even bringing joy into the office. Increasingly, clients are asking how to create spaces where people feel welcome, included, and motivated to be there. That means thinking carefully about everything from acoustics and lighting to first impressions, hospitality, activation, and long-term user experience.The discussion also explores how workplace strategy is being shaped by wider market pressures, especially around hybrid working and return-to-office mandates. Samantha talks about the challenge of helping clients plan for uncertainty, particularly when UK real estate decisions are being influenced by policies set by US headquarters. She explains how strategy, design, and client engagement have to work hand in hand to create spaces that can adapt over time.They also exploreHow hospitality is influencing the future of workplace designWhy the welcome experience matters more than most companies realiseWhat clients are really asking for when they talk about belongingHow activation helps people embrace change in a new workplaceWhy flexibility is essential for different personalities, needs, and working stylesThe role of acoustics, lighting, and atmosphere in helping people focusWhat cultural rituals can teach us about community at workHow workplace design is responding to hybrid working and office mandatesWhy the best projects come from strong teams and shared excitementHow post-occupancy reviews help workplaces improve over timeSamantha also reflects on the importance of culture within her own business, the value of building long-term client relationships, and why the most successful workplaces are the ones that make people feel seen, supported, and excited to come in.This is an episode about the future of workplace experience, where design is not just about desks and square footage, but about creating spaces that bring people together and make work feel more meaningful.
- Apr 14, 20261 min
Sneak Peak 👀 The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever with Samantha Jinks
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 ✨
- Apr 7, 202626 min
Better questions = Better Builds with Georgia Jackson
✨ 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 alongside her dad, to carving out her own path in the industry and unexpectedly finding her place in estimating. What started as a role she once saw as purely numbers-driven quickly became something far more dynamic, creative, and collaborative.The conversation dives into the reality of estimating, breaking down the misconception that it is just spreadsheets and calculations. Georgia explains how the role requires constant communication, relationship-building, and the ability to mentally construct a project before it is ever built on site. From working with supply chains to aligning with design and programme teams, estimating sits at the centre of decision-making.A key theme throughout is communication. Georgia highlights how projects succeed or fail based on transparency, whether that is within teams, with suppliers, or from clients who are not always upfront about budgets and priorities. She also challenges the idea that asking questions is a weakness, arguing instead that it is one of the most important strengths in construction.They also explore:The reality of mistakes in construction and why no tender is ever perfectWhy estimating is more creative than people thinkHow collaboration across teams shapes better project outcomesThe gap between design ambition and cost realityWhat clients can do to stay on budget and avoid reworkThe evolving role of sustainability, reuse, and circular thinking in fit-outsHow AI could support estimating without replacing human judgementThe differences between construction culture in Australia and the UKGeorgia also reflects on the importance of learning through experience, building confidence in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and creating a culture where people feel comfortable asking for help and sharing knowledge.This is an episode about the human side of construction, where better communication, curiosity, and collaboration lead to better buildings.
- Mar 31, 20261 min
Sneak Peak 👀 Better questions = Better Builds with Georgia Jackson
“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 👀
- Mar 24, 202642 min
Creativity in the AI Age with Hamza Shaikh
✨ 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 immersed in AI experimentation, explaining how early exposure to tools like Midjourney shaped his thinking and led him to write about agency, authorship, and creative control in an AI-driven world.The conversation dives into the current state of the industry, from the explosion of AI-generated content and “slop” online, to the growing tension around copyright, data ownership, and the ethics of creative work. Hamza also reflects on the limitations of current AI tools, highlighting that while image generation has advanced rapidly, the industry is still far from generating fully realised, data-rich built environments.A key theme throughout is education. Hamza questions whether traditional architectural education is preparing students for the realities of practice, arguing that too much focus is placed on theoretical or utopian design, and not enough on real-world skills like documentation, client understanding, and adaptability.They also explore:The rise and fatigue of social media for creativesWhy AI should be used to amplify creativity, not replace itThe importance of maintaining creative authorship and controlHow understanding legacy tools leads to better use of future technologiesWhy “learning how to learn” is the most important skill in a fast-changing worldThe future impact of AI and robotics on design, construction, and beyondHamza also opens up about his personal relationship with creativity, balancing his role in a global firm with his desire to reconnect with analogue drawing and artistic expression outside of technology.This is an episode about understanding the tools shaping our future and ensuring creatives stay in control as those tools evolve.Episode ResourcesHamza Shaikh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamza-shaikh-design/?originalSubdomain=ukGuy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanleyLearn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk🔗 Useful Links:🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JuplSC🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4924osv💬 Comment below your favourite part!
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