EP 018210 October 2023 · 45 min
Infill, Inspire, Innovate: Exploring Non-Traditional Architecture With Alex Nikjoo
44:40
Non-traditional architecture often starts with awkward sites, overlooked opportunities and practical problems that need a sharper commercial and design response.
About this conversation
Stephen Drew speaks with Alex Nikjoo about infill sites, sustainable upgrades, adaptive reuse, construction payments, AI, developers and the reality of building a practice around relationships and delivery.
The conversation covers:
How infill and brownfield sites can become design opportunities
Why sustainable upgrades often depend on budget and client commitment
How payment disputes affect construction projects
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Stephen Drew
Hello everyone. It's a Thursday. Almost there. One more day for the weekend. I hope you're ready. Cause me and I do some cool design stuff in a minute. You'll see what I mean. I've known this guy for a while. He's done better than me. Got his part three. That helps. Okay, cool. Nearly there. 20 seconds. My goodness.
It's hot. Ooh, I had to turn the fan off for this. Livestream, but don't worry, I'll make it eight seconds.
NIKJOO projects
The work behind the conversation.
London, United Kingdom · 2018
Watsons' Street
A neglected Victorian chapel restored and repurposed as a contemporary home, artist's studio and gallery.
View project →London, United Kingdom · 2024
Lode
A low-energy three-bedroom townhouse unlocking a former delivery yard and parking space on a constrained North London backland site.
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