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Space by Stansons

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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31:35

Beyond the Desk, An Office People Want to Use with...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/09/16

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨This week on Space by Stansons, Guy continues his tour of Thirdway’s new home with Liam Spencer, exploring how the building has been designed around the way people actually work, meet and connect.Across the working floors, Liam explains how different teams use the office in different ways, from fixed desks and call pods to informal collaboration areas and quieter spaces away from the main floor

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26:09

Inside Thirdway’s New Home, Designing Culture Into...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/09/15

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨This week on Space by Stansons, Guy visits Thirdway’s new home with Liam Spencer to explore how a workplace can reflect the culture, personality and evolution of the business behind it.Set inside a transformed 1950s warehouse on St John Street, Liam explains why Thirdway spent years searching for the right home and how the team approached the building as more than just an office. From replacing an

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5:57

Industry Realities & Navigating Autism at Work with...

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2026/09/08

Introducing Cab Confessions Episode 3! 🚖Join Guy as he sits down with Dthree Studio Interior Designer Laura Thompson to discuss design education, mastering "bougie on a budget," and her journey with an autism diagnosis.Inside this episode:Studying interior design and education realities 🎓The biggest industry lessons learnt so far 💡How to be ‘bougie on a budget’ ✨Opening up about autism & workplace communication ♾️🌈Explore how we design happier, healthier workplaces:

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33:23

Why Good Design Is About Concept, Not Cost with Marta...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/09/01

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨This week on Space by Stansons, Guy heads to Paris with designer Marta Gordiychuk to explore how taste, emotion and honest material choices can shape spaces that feel memorable rather than simply functional.Marta shares why Paris is a place she returns to for inspiration and recharge, from its food and fashion to the way interiors combine beauty, simplicity and everyday experience. She reflects on

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6:45

The Harsh Truth About Interior Design Education | Cab...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/08/25

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Cab Confessions, where Guy collects clients from the train station and picks their brains the whole way to work 🚖🎤Hop into the London cab with Guy as he interviews Zoe Hudson Smith, Junior Interior Designer at Maris Interiors. In this episode, they manage to cover everything from the stark reality of a “sink or swim” industry, to the most daunting aspect of Zoe’s role that she would gladly never do again!Whether you’re pursuing a career in interior design,

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23:33

Designing offices that feel more human with Lizzie Hand

Space by Stansons ·

2026/08/04

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨This week on Space by Stansons, Guy visits Victoria Park with designer Lizzie Hand to explore how nature, creativity and thoughtful workplace design can shape the way people feel and work.Joined by Lizzie Hand of Thirdway, the conversation explores how natural light, sound, texture and even scent can bring a stronger sense of the outdoors into the workplace. Lizzie challenges familiar nature led

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16:17

Caught in Clerkenwell

Space by Stansons ·

2026/05/26

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this special edition of Space by Stansons, Guy heads into the heart of Design Week to explore the emotional side of creativity through a live interactive installation built around six designer personality types. From The Overthinker and The Distracted to The Night Owl and the elusive Zen, designers share honest reflections on how they work, what blocks them creatively, and the routines they

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41:15

Designing for Emotion, Not Just Efficiency with...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/05/19

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨In this episode, Guy joins Vyshali on a journey through King’s Cross to explore where creativity, storytelling, and workplace design collide. Together, they discuss how urban regeneration, sketching, culture, and human behaviour all shape the way modern workplaces are designed.Vyshali shares how drawing on her daily commute helps her slow down, observe people, and spark ideas that feed directly

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24:37

The Shift That’s Changing Workplace Design Forever...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/04/21

✨ 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

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1:10

Sneak Peak 👀 The Shift That’s Changing Workplace...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/04/14

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 ✨

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1:28

Sneak Peak 👀 Better questions = Better Builds with...

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2026/03/31

“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 👀

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6:10

Sneak Peak 👀 Creativity in the age of AI with Hamza...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/03/17

Students spend 7 years in education.And still aren’t ready for the real world.Next week on Space by Stansons, Hamza Shaikh breaks down the gap between design education and practice, and how AI is making that gap even wider.We get into:AI in designCreative ownershipThe future of skillsWhy the tools aren’t the problemThis is a big one.Episode drops next week 👀🎧

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31:49

Helena Masat on motherhood, flexibility & designing...

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2026/03/10

✨ Subscribe to Show Notes for more from Space by Stansons at https://www.stansons.co.uk/space ✨ In this episode, Guy sits down with Helena, Creative Director and Founder of Studio Masat, to discuss navigating the design industry as a new mother while launching her own studio.Helena shares her background in design & build, what it was like managing pregnancy in a client-facing role, and why transparency, planning, and trust are essential when balancing projects and maternity leave. The

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7:23

Sneak Peak! 👀 How to Build Less, Better: with Oktra's...

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2026/02/17

“It’s not about recycled materials. It’s about designing out waste.”From challenging AI hype to rethinking zero-waste design, Jenny Edwards shares why sustainability isn’t a tick-box — it’s a mindset.Full episode drops next week.Come listen 👀🎧Episode ResourcesJenny Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-edwards-a96b6ab9/Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanleyLearn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk🔗 Useful Links:🎧 Apple

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34:35

Designing Differently: Dyslexia, Leadership, and...

Space by Stansons ·

2026/02/10

This week on Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley sits down with Dicky Lewis, co-founder of White Red Architects, for a wide-ranging conversation on neurodiversity, pitching, and what it really takes to deliver a major HQ project at the highest level.From being diagnosed with dyslexia at 12 (and finding early inspiration in Richard Branson’s story) to winning and delivering Virgin’s headquarters in Fitzrovia, Dicky breaks down how his brain works, how White Red balances “instigator vs

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06:46

Sneak peak! 👀 Designing Differently: Dyslexia,...

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2026/02/03

“From dyslexia to delivering Virgin’s HQ.”What started as a small refurb turned into a career-defining pitch — and a full-circle moment with Richard Branson.Full episode drops next week.Come listen 👀🎧Episode ResourcesDicky Lewis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicky-lewis/Guy 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:

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07:25

Inside the Office of 2026: Not just desks and boardrooms

Space by Stansons ·

2026/01/13

We’re switching things up in this episode of Space by Stansons, as host Guy Stanley brings together designers and workplace experts to explore one forward-looking question: what spaces will be used most in offices in 2026?From cocoon environments and soft meeting rooms to kitchen islands, event spaces, and brand-led pitch pods, this conversation looks at how offices are evolving beyond desks and meeting rooms — and why the future workplace is defined by connection, flexibility, and experience.What

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07:31

Let's talk colour trends. Predictions for 2026

Space by Stansons ·

2026/01/06

We’re diving into colour in this episode of Space by Stansons, as host Guy Stanley brings together designers and industry voices to debate one big question: what colour trends will we see in 2026?From bold predictions like mustard and black cherry to strong opinions on why corporate blue has had its day, this conversation explores how colour influences mood, identity, and experience in the workplace — and why designers are increasingly looking to warmer, richer palettes to shape the offices of the

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31:54

The Hidden Truth About Office Design Nobody's Talking...

Space by Stansons ·

2025/12/23

The conversation on the Mix 30 Under 30 miniseries continues in the latest episode of Space by Stansons as host Guy Stanley welcomes winner, Ellie Mumford, Senior Creative at Modus to explore why designers need collaborative partnerships, how to balance aesthetics with acoustic performance and accessibilityand the strategies shaping flexible, human-centred workspaces for the hybrid era.What You’ll LearnWhy functionality must precede aesthetics in design strategyHow to build a collaborative ecosystem

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10:00

Look! 👀 Gen Z Is Tired of Tech? Her Confession Will...

Space by Stansons ·

2025/12/16

The conversation on the Mix 30 Under 30 miniseries continues in the latest episode of Space by Stansons as host Guy Stanley welcomes winner, Ellie Mumford, Senior Creative at Modus to explore why designers need collaborative partnerships, how to balance aesthetics with acoustic performance and accessibility and the strategies shaping flexible, human-centred workspaces for the hybrid era.What You’ll LearnWhy functionality must precede aesthetics in design strategyHow to build a collaborative

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