Place of Work is a podcast that brings together thought leaders, clients and industry experts to explore the evolving relationship between work and place. As a leading global architecture, design and engineering firm, we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing built environment. We discuss how workplaces can adapt to meet the needs of today’s businesses and employees. From balancing remote and in-office setups to assessing the impact of technology and prioritising employee wellbeing, we unpack the forces reshaping the future offering fresh perspectives and actionable insights along the way.
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In this Place of Work episode we reveal why acoustics are central to productivity. Host Zoe Yakubu-Sam, Senior Workplace Strategist, and Mariana Anelli, Senior Associate Designer, discuss how intentional acoustic design creates workplaces that truly support how people work.
5 Sept 2025
Leading on sustainability without breaking the bank
In our latest Place of Work podcast episode, Suzanne Ries, Senior Sustainability Strategist sits down with Samantha Allen, Associate Director of Engineering Technology and Sustainability, to explore a pressing question: how do you lead on sustainability without breaking the bank? Certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL are widely seen as benchmarks for sustainable design. But are they always necessary?
7 Jan 2025
The intersection of strategy and design
In our latest Place of Work podcast episode, Associate Director, Frances Gain sits down with Senior Associate Designer Mariana Anelli to discuss the importance of integrating strategy and design. Drawing on their collaborative experiences, the conversation explores how strategy and design work together to create spaces that fulfil clients’ functional, cultural, and aspirational needs.
15 May 2024
M Moser living labs May 2024
In our latest podcast episode of the Place of Work, host Frances Gain delves into the intricacies of M Moser's latest living labs in Paris and Amsterdam with Associate Directors in design Jeremy Kumala and Raquel Machado.They explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from these innovative workplaces.
11 Dec 2023
Adaptable workplace
An adaptable workplace is more than just furniture on wheels, it’s about purposeful, iterative changes over time. But what is purposeful change? And how can we use it to address both short and long term business goals?
Join workplace strategists, Frances Gain and Grant Christofely, as they take a deep dive into the adaptable workplace - from the evolution of the office, to iterative design and the need for purposeful change.
28 Apr 2022
Holistic design: going beyond the fundamentals
In order to retain employees, companies must recognize that the physical workplace is the most tangible testament it can make to its people. This requires intentional design with the cares and motivations of its employees in mind. Organisations must go beyond the fundamentals of facilitating connection and consider why we are bringing people back, to get to the root of what employees are looking for.
In this episode of Place of work, M Moser Group Director Nabil Sabet is joined by our newest team member, Director, Sam Farhang, to discuss how companies can use holistic design as a tool to engage employee desires, motivations and expectations, and use what we’ve learned about connections to build even more meaningful ones.
16 Mar 2022
Diversity and inclusion: beyond the checkbox ft. Deezer’s Mary Jude Reidy
“Neurodiversity” and “D&I” have become popular terms in corporate speak -- but how can organisations go beyond the checkboxes in their D&I efforts? M Moser’s Frances Gain sits down with Mary Jude Reidy of online music streaming service Deezer to talk about Deezer’s unwavering commitment to D&I, and the successes and challenges that have come along with imbedding it into the fabric of the firm.
14 Jan 2022
Hybrid work IRL
Hybrid work is one of the most popular buzzwords in the workplace right now. But what does it actually look like in real life? In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Grant Christofely, Associate Director, Workplace Strategy, and Raquel Sachser, Design Director and co-leader of the firm’s NY office, discuss the current state of hybrid work. Take a deep dive into how internal policies, workflows, and communities are changing from an organisational and leadership perspective to align with hybrid working.
6 Dec 2021
Neurodiversity at work: how business leaders can change the narrative
In an ever evolving landscape, how can a company execute on its neurodiversity efforts with integrity, compassion and inclusivity at the center? In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Grant Christofely and Frances Gain explore neurodiversity, including its definition, the ways in which it manifests in the workplace, and how organisations can shape their work environments to support all individuals in their unique ability to do their best work.
29 Sept 2021
Diversity and inclusion takes new form in the future office
In recent years, inclusivity has shifted and expanded in the workplace, with increased remote work over the last year being a catalyst. But how will diversity and inclusion take new form in the future office? One thing is certain - organisations must see an inclusive workspace as a vital part of the business in order for their initiatives to create real impact and value. In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Frances Gain and Grant Christofely are joined by special guest Jennica Palecek from Colliers International to discuss why it’s crucial to incorporate diverse perspectives into the workplace.
26 May 2021
Building systems, technology, and getting back to growth
As businesses around the world begin their return to the workplace, the health and safety of their people are a key concern. But filtering through the vast amount of information around these topics can be overwhelming. In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Nabil Sabet and Julian Rimmer break through the noise and discuss the latest building systems and technologies that enhance air quality and other safety measures, the most effective and immediate ways to increase workplace health and safety and the power of taking a data-driven, holistic approach.
24 May 2021
What’s next in workplace innovation
With the workplace shifting at an unprecedented pace, it’s time for organisations to ditch periodic and phased models of change for a more fluid and agile approach that will usher in the new age of innovation. In this episode of Place of work, Chantal Frenette and Nabil Sabet of M Moser sit down for an eye-opening conversation on workplace innovation and employee needs, looking at how far we’ve come, where we’re going, and how to get there.
13 May 2021
The return to work: employing psychological safety through design
The future office arrived before anyone expected it to, and organisations now have the cumbersome task of reacclimating employees to physical workplaces after a year of upheaval, all while navigating shifts in the ways we connect, collaborate and create. In this episode of Place of work, John Sellery and Samantha Allen of M Moser discuss wellness at work, the impact of psychological safety on employees' health and productivity, and the imperative of aligning physical and mental wellbeing through design.
20 Apr 2021
Inclusivity at work: are organisations doing enough?
Today, inclusivity and flexibility must earn a spot at the top of every leader's priority list in order to empower employees, encourage innovative and diverse perspectives, and foster a cohesive company culture. In this episode of Place of work, Frances Gain and Grant Christofely of M Moser talk about the impact of inclusivity on employee well-being and productivity, and the steps companies can take to create more dynamic and welcoming workplace environments.
31 Mar 2021
Moira Moser on breaking gender barriers in architecture & building a global firm
More than 40 years ago, Moira Moser broke the gender barrier when she ventured out on her own to launch M Moser Associates. Over the next four decades, she would go on to build her firm into one of the world’s most respected architecture firms.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke with Moira about the highs, the lows and the lessons learned from being a wildly successful female entrepreneur in a male-dominated profession. It’s a story about courage, perseverance and -- as Moira tells it -- the willingness to “just keep going” no matter the obstacle.
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YouTube views
196,229
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
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