Exploring the role of creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration in the making process and celebrating those who share a philosophy of doing things well. Conversations with makers and creators about what makes us creative, how we come up with ideas and then turn those ideas into reality. Learn more at www.madeinbath.co.uk
Geoff Rich is Partner & Director of Heritage & Creative Reuse at the architectural design firm, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios.
FCB Studios was founded to move architecture forward with a particular focus on sustainable spaces. Their pioneering work has been continually recognised by industry awards, including the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize and they have been pushing the boundaries of sustainable and socially responsible design for the past 40yrs.
Geoff leads the heritage and creative reuse work. He is passionate about the benefits of reusing existing buildings and conserving our heritage. His aim is to design buildings that weave the old with the new, creating sustainable, joyful buildings for contemporary living.
In this episode, Geoff talks about some of the fascinating projects he has worked on both nationally and internationally, including Bath Abbey, Alexandra Palace Theatre and the Tourist Burma Building. He also talks about how we ‘experience’ architecture, recognising the craftsmanship and super powers of old buildings and his passion for bringing them back to life.
https://fcbstudios.com/
28 Sept 2023
Making interiors – Verity Woolf
Verity Woolf is the Founder of WOOLF – a multidisciplinary interior design and interior architecture practice based in Bath and London. Set up in 2009, Verity Woolf and her team design and consult on projects for historic and contemporary private houses, as well as luxury and boutique hotel brands.
WOOLF have specialist expertise in designing for listed and period interiors with a uniquely personal brand focus. Each project is site-sensitive and has a curated feel, mixing tradition with imagination.
With a keen focus on sustainability, they pride themselves on not having a ‘signature house-style’ or focusing too much on trends, but rather looks to the personalities of her clients, the design of the buildings and the landscape for inspiration.
With their meticulous attention to detail, extensive knowledge of the industry and substantial network of suppliers and craftspeople, the design process is very much a collaborative journey for WOOLF.
In this episode, Verity talks about her role as an interior curator; how art, fashion, design, architecture and theatre all influence her work; and why creating a narrative is so important to each project. We also discuss the value of a good team, the importance of collaboration and how AI will enhance our creativity.
https://woolfinterior.com/ (https://woolfinterior.com/)
26 Apr 2023
Making robots – with Ruby Sant
Ruby is Co Artistic Director at Little Lost Robot and Creative and Cultural Development Officer Bath Spa University.
Working as a visual and multi-media artist for a decade, she helps create immersive spaces, large scale metalwork, unique sets and sculpture that can be inhabited by the audience. Ruby believes we are all accidental 'roboticists'. Having worked with all kinds of community groups - from school children to young offenders - she gave a TEDxBath talk in 2022 exploring how designing robots can help us to create a fairer and more equitable future.
Touching on her traveller background, Ruby talks through her creative process, reimagining robotics, welding and working on projects for festivals. We also discuss vulnerability and confidence in creativity and the creative process within education.
lostrobot.org (https://lostrobot.org/)
@studiolostrobot
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