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Claudia Donaldson: the pioneering editor and creative director on creating a sanctuary at home – and the luxury of pink loo roll
Episode 7
During her tenure at Nowness, Claudia commissioned the well-known ‘In Residence’ series, which took us inside the homes of the biggest names in desig…
2 years, 1 month ago
Philippe Malouin: the experimental designer on creating with integrity – and the art of upcycling
Episode 7
Philippe designs everything from furniture to lighting, combining modern geometry with a sense of humour and materials that are built to last. I firs…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sumayya Vally: the South African architect on how growing up in a township defined her sense of place
Episode 7
Today I’m talking to the wonderful Sumayya Vally, founder of the architecture and research practice Counterspace. When in 2020 Sumayya designed the S…
2 years, 2 months ago
Tim Little: the owner of Grenson footwear on his journey from Adidas ad man to sole trader
Episode 7
At the time of recording, Tim was knee-deep in building works at home, so I polished up my Chelsea boots for a visit to his London studio.
As always,…
2 years, 2 months ago
Jeremy Lee: the much-loved chef who grew up in a wedge of cheddar
Episode 7
I first became aware of Jeremy’s food when he was head chef of Terence Conran’s Blueprint Café, which was above the old Design Museum in Shad Thames.…
2 years, 3 months ago
Akram Khan: the poignant story of a man who found his voice through dance
Episode 7
Akram’s rich career includes performing at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, collaborating with artists Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, a…
2 years, 4 months ago
Roksanda Ilinčić: the fashion designer’s colourful journey through Belgrade, Britain and Brazil
Episode 7
I first met Roksanda in 2006. We were selling her flat in King’s Cross, which was unlike anything I’d seen before: a brooding space with cast-concret…
2 years, 5 months ago
Rosh Mahtani: the Alighieri founder’s inspiring journey from school outcast to acclaimed entrepreneur
Episode 7
Rosh is founder of the brilliant jewellery company Alighieri. We discuss her life story through the prism of the homes she’s lived in, from humble be…
2 years, 6 months ago
Duncan McLeod: the emotional story of an architect whose home is a source of magic and motivation
Episode 7
I’ve known Duncan for many years now and he’s definitely one of the good guys. We first met when I was commissioned to write a piece for The World of…
2 years, 6 months ago
Jacqueline Rabun: the jewellery designer on why music, meditation and modernism are the cornerstones of life in Los Angeles
Episode 7
Jacqueline is a jewellery designer whose work I’ve admired for many years, probably because it’s so architectural. As you probably know by now, we tr…
2 years, 7 months ago