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Talking Place

Tanisha Raffiuddin

24 episodes

4 days ago

What role does culture play in shaping our cities, and how can collaboration across borders help places thrive? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin talks place with Gregorio Scarpella, Director of the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), a worldwide network connecting cultural districts at the intersection of culture and urbanism. Drawing on his international journey and his leadership of a global peer network, Gregorio shares how cultural districts can act as cat...

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What role does culture play in shaping our cities, and how can collaboration across borders help places thrive? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin talks place with Gregorio Scarpella, Director of the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), a worldwide network connecting cultural districts at the intersection of culture and urbanism. Drawing on his international journey and his leadership of a global peer network, Gregorio shares how cultural districts can act as cat...

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Episodes (20/24)

Talking Place

023 - The role of cultural districts in our cities with Gregorio Scarpella

What role does culture play in shaping our cities, and how can collaboration across borders help places thrive? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin talks place with Gregorio Scarpella, Director of the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), a worldwide network connecting cultural districts at the intersection of culture and urbanism. Drawing on his international journey and his leadership of a global peer network, Gregorio shares how cultural districts can act as cat...

4 days ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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022 - The Impact of A Good Home with Ruth Skidmore

How do homes shape our health, happiness, and sense of belonging, and what does it take to design places where everyone can truly thrive? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin talks place with Ruth Skidmore, Social Impact Lead at Meeting Place, whose journey from architecture into social impact has shaped a people first approach to planning, development, and placemaking. Together, they explore why homes matter far beyond bricks and mortar, how community voices can meaningf...

1 month ago

59 minutes

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021 - Why real estate is broken and how to fix it with Ben Cross

How do we fix a broken real estate system built on short-term returns? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Ben Cross, Founder of MORE, a purpose-led real estate and development company rethinking how we value, retrofit, and regenerate buildings. Together, they explore why the current real estate model is “broken,” how ethics and care must be central to decision-making, and why true sustainability requires both financial viability and social responsibil...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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020 - Reimagining Public Practice with John Stiles

How can Local Authorities create places people truly belong to, and what does public placeshaping look like in action? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with John Stiles, Placemaking Manager at Brent Council, recorded live at the Brent Civic Centre in the heart of Wembley Park. An architect and town planner, John shares his journey from private practice to public sector placemaking, and why he believes the biggest impact in shaping better cities can hap...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Talking Place

019 - Designing Cities That Last: Masterplanning The Future with Bob Allies (Part 1)

What makes a city truly work, and how do we design places that endure the test of time? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Bob Allies, Partner at Allies and Morrison, whose work has shaped some of the UK’s most transformative urban projects - from King’s Cross and the Olympic Park to Brent Cross Town, Bath, and the London College of Fashion building at East Bank, recently shortlisted for the 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize. Together, they explore how maste...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Talking Place

019 - Designing Cities That Last: Masterplanning The Future with Bob Allies (Part 2)

What makes a city truly work, and how do we design places that endure the test of time? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Bob Allies, Partner at Allies and Morrison, whose work has shaped some of the UK’s most transformative urban projects - from King’s Cross and the Olympic Park to Brent Cross Town, Bath, and the London College of Fashion building at East Bank, recently shortlisted for the 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize. Together, they explore how maste...

2 months ago

34 minutes

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018 - Architecture That Travels: From Expos to Olympics with ES Global

What if buildings didn’t just get demolished, but were moved, reused, and reborn? In this episode of Talking Place, Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Olly Watts (Joint CEO) and Amy Casterton (Business Development Director) of ES Global, the company pioneering relocatable, modular architecture for some of the world’s biggest stages - from World Expos and Olympic Games to the ABBA Voyage arena in East London. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of delivering demountable st...

3 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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017 - Reimagining Earls Court: Culture, Creativity and Community with Tom Branton

What does it mean to reimagine a place as complex and stories as Earls Court? In this episode of Talking Place, Tanisha Raffiuddin speaks with Tom Branton, Development Director at the Earls Court Development Company, about the ambitious transformation of the former exhibition centre site and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Together, they unpack how culture, creativity, and community engagement are being woven into the masterplan to create a vibrant, inclusive new district for London. In this ...

4 months ago

59 minutes

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016 - Designing people-friendly places with Hilary Satchwell

What makes a place truly people-friendly? In this episode of Talking Place, Tanisha Raffiuddin speaks with Hilary Satchwell - Director at Tibbalds and the Mayor of London’s Town Architect for Angel Edmonton - about designing inclusive cities, embedding social value, and planning for the next 100 years. From safer streets for women and children to the power of storytelling in placemaking, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone passionate about urban design and the future of our ...

4 months ago

54 minutes

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015 - Place Literacy - unlocking the value of a shared language to empower people and places with Devorah Block

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin is joined by Devorah Block, founder of the Place Literacy Project, to explore why ‘place’ sits at the nexusof today’s polycrisis,and how a shared language could unlock collaboration across the built environment, policy and the general public. Together, they unpack what ‘place literacy’ means, teh need for agreed definitions, why conversations across the built environment sectors often fail owing to a lack of a s...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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014 - Culture as A Catalyst: The Role of Cultural Placemaking in Urban Development with George Kekatos from Futurecity

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin is joined by George Kekatos, Cultural Director at Futurecity, to explore the role of culture in shaping cities, from policy to placemaking. Together, they unpack how cultural strategy can transform the built environment, unlock value and creativity in urban development, and build bridges between artists and developers. From George’s roots in Athens to his work in London and beyond, this conversation is a powerful reminder that culture ...

5 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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013 - From Constraints to Creativity - the Joy of Delivering Retrofit with Orbit Architects

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin sits down with Philip Atkinson and Llinos Hughes from Orbit Architects to explore the real-world impact (and joy!) of transforming existing buildings. Together, they explore how creative design thrives not despite, but because of, constraints, and why retrofit is a necessity for shaping the future of our cities. Philip and Llinos share Orbit’s nearly exclusive focus on transforming existing buildings - working across hospitality, workp...

5 months ago

39 minutes

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012 - Festival of Place 2025: Radical Hope and Practical Imagination

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin heads to the Festival of Place 2025, live from Boxpark Wembley, to uncover the bold ideas, honest reflections, and emerging practices shaping the future of placemaking. Framed around themes of equity, wellbeing, and intergenerational living, this special episode explores what happens when we move beyond performative placemaking and start designing with purpose, people, and justice at the core. From reimagining housing for older people ...

6 months ago

35 minutes

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011 - Co-Design in Action — from Town Centres to Industrial Masterplans

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin is joined by not one, but two incredible guests, Rumi Bose, urban designer and place shaping consultant , and Palak Jhunjhunwala, architect and co-founder of Beyond Design. Together they unpack what it means to move beyond “tick-box consultation” and deliver authentic, meaningful co-design. From transforming Peveril Gardens in southeast London to a community hub, to creating a sustainable action plan for the Neasden Town Centre in nor...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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010 - Creating Health Equity in the Built Environment - with Clare Delmar

In this episode of Talking Place, Clare —urban health campaigner, housing expert, and founder of Listen 2 Locals—joins host Tanisha Raffiuddin to explore the powerful connection between public health and the places we design, live in, and spend our everyday lives. Clare shares how her work in housing, architecture, and healthcare led her to campaign for more equitable and health-creating urban environments. Drawing on her collaborations with the Institute of Health Equity and insights from Si...

6 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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009 - What we learnt from SXSW London about the future of place — Special Episode

In this special solo episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin, Creative Director of Concept Culture, shares her reflections from the inaugural SXSW London 2025—a bold and buzzing fusion of tech, culture, design, and storytelling. As a festival known for its intersectional approach, SXSW’s arrival in London was more than a cultural moment—it was a lens into what the future of place might look like when the creative economy meets public space, policy, and innovation. Through keynotes...

7 months ago

22 minutes

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008 - ‘REiiFlections’ from UKREiiF - Special Episode

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin heads to UKREiiF 2025 in Leeds to hear directly from the voices shaping the future of our built environment. Framed around one powerful question—“What does the place of the future look like?”—this special edition of ‘REiiFlections’ gathers insights from across the public, private, cultural, and development sectors. From democratic housing models and funding reform, to culture-led regeneration and shifting power to local communities, t...

7 months ago

32 minutes

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007 - Celebrating 20 years of the London Festival of Architecture - with Rosa Rogina

In this episode of Talking Place, Rosa Rogina, Director of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA), joins host Tanisha Raffiuddin to explore the evolving role of city wide architecture festivals in shaping inclusive, responsive, and people-centered cities. Rosa shares her journey from architecture student in Croatia to curating one of the world’s largest citywide architecture festivals in London. With a background in research, teaching, and curation, Rosa discusses how architecture is more...

7 months ago

43 minutes

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006 Wandsworth's journey as London Borough of Culture 2025 - with Cllr Kemi Akinola

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin sits down with Cllr. Kemi Akinola, the Deputy Leader of Wandsworth Council, to explore how culture, placemaking, and community-led leadership are shaping the future of one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. From tackling food insecurity to investing in youth, the Deputy Leader shares her unique journey from grassroots activism to political leadership, offering insight into how local government can serve as a catalyst for genuine commun...

8 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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005 The business case for people-first placemaking - with Frances Heeney

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin sits down with Frances Heeney, Director of Product Development at Principal Asset Management, to explore how finance, sustainability, and placemaking intersect to shape the future of our communities. With a global career spanning EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, Frances brings a wealth of experience in business development, client relations, and real estate assets. She shares her journey through the world of asset management and capital r...

8 months ago

58 minutes