EP 01644 April 2023 · 37 min
From Architecture to Real Estate ft. Richard Carr, Design Director at Landsec
37:23Moving from architecture into real estate can look like a big leap, but design thinking, communication and commercial awareness all matter inside development teams.
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Stephen Drew speaks with Richard Carr, Design Director at Landsec, about moving from architecture into real estate, leading design from the client side, working with consultants and building a career that connects creativity with commercial reality.
The conversation covers:
How architecture skills can transfer into real estate and development
Why commercial thinking does not have to mean giving up design quality
How client-side design leadership works with consultants
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Stephen Drew
Hello everyone. It's February, halfway through already. I need to get my bell ready. Here we go. Architects, developers, real estate. Wherever you are, whoever you are, whatever sandwich you're having, you're welcome here. If you're having a cheeky beer, it's probably too early for that, but I won't judge you.
We've all been there. It's Tuesday, not Friday. Anyway. The show goes on 15 seconds, all will be revealed
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