Musings Behind The Creative

Studio RDN-X is excited to share Episode 10 of Musings Behind the Creative, featuring internationally acclaimed ceramicist ⁠Andile Majolandile Dyalvane⁠.This episode examines clay as a material of memory, exploring how earth, craft and spiritual practice intersect in creative work.Andile speaks to clay as a form of ancestral knowledge — a medium that documents history, identity and the evolving relationship between land and maker.For professionals working in architecture, interiors, material

In this episode of Musings Behind the Creative, we sit down with Charlotte Holland, a fully qualified architect whose journey from student to chartered professional is a story of purpose, resilience, and mentorship.Charlotte shares what it really takes to go from university to qualification — from the long nights of study to the personal growth that comes with finding your place in the profession. With experience across education, healthcare, and life science sectors, she reflects on the architect’s

This week on Musings Behind the Creative, we revisit the journey of Alastair Blyth — from his early studio days as a student architect to becoming a leading educator, researcher, and voice for the profession. In this special episode, Alastair reflects on how education shaped his practice and how practice, in turn, reshaped his teaching. He shares the realities behind architectural training, the lessons that carry through a lifetime, and the value of curiosity as the foundation for meaningful design

In this special on-site episode of Musings Behind the Creative, we take you directly into the heart of our Grade II Listed project with BIM Coordinator and collaborator Sonda Muvla. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a chance to hear what happens when ideas leave the drawing board and enter the construction site.From design challenges to breakthrough moments, we unpack the problem-solving, the collaboration, and the creativity that unfolds in real time. Alongside Sonda, we explore not just the technical

In this episode, we sit down with Alastair Blyth — architect, researcher, and thought leader on how learning environments and professional practice shape the future of architecture.Alastair is Assistant Head of School, School of Architecture and Cities, and School Director of Professionalism, Ethics and Practice at the University of Westminster. He also serves as Chair of the DCDI College Research and Knowledge Exchange Ethics Committee. Beyond academia, his work spans global impact: consultant to

Architect & MentorCharlotte Shields is an emerging architect whose journey to becoming a Chartered Architect in the UK is as inspiring as it is instructive. With a background in architectural design across rural, residential, tourism, agricultural, equestrian, and listed building projects, Charlotte has navigated the challenges of the profession with determination and creativity.On this episode of Musings Behind the Creative, Charlotte shares candid insights into the path to chartership,

Welcome to Season 2 of Musings Behind the Creative! In this opening episode, your host sets the stage for an inspiring new season packed with insight and authenticity. Expect conversations with seasoned professionals, early-career creatives finding their way, and voices from the middle ground where growth and resilience live.We’re also excited to introduce special segments with Professional Architecture Mentors (PAM), diving into the realities of practice, mentorship, and what it takes to thrive in

Can your practice offer a two-week (unpaid) placement for an undergraduate year 3 student in September? The scheme is short by 20 places and needs your help. This is the link to the form practices need to complete to register for the program: https://lnkd.in/dQUs9tMa