The London Architect

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May 2025

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‘The London Architect’ introduces you to the creative and innovative minds cultivating London’s planning, design and construction industry today. We explore our guests’ careers, visions and life experiences with an aim to inspire the next generation of young professionals. Enriching your understanding of industry working styles and structures, we provide the necessary tools to plan your career in construction, planning and design. The London Architect is sponsored by OBC London- Construction and Interiors https://www.obcbuilding.co.uk

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May 30, 202527 min

E011 - Claire Lutzow: Sole Practitioner - Claire Lutzow Architect

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London’s construction, planning, and design industries. Delving into our guests' careers and life experiences, we aim to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 11, we speak with Claire Lutzow, a sole practitioner based in Kent who specialises in period properties and energy retrofitting.We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

March 12, 202538 min

E010 - Khalid Abdelrahmen: Team Leader / Associate Director - WSP

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London’s construction, planning, and design industries. Delving into our guests' careers and life experiences, we aim to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 10, we speak with Khalid Abdelrahmen from WSP, a leading global engineering firm. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

January 27, 202529 min

E009 - Josh Prescott: Graduate - Multiplex

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London’s construction, planning, and design industries. Delving into our guests' careers and life experiences, we aim to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 9, we speak with Josh Prescott from Multiplex, a leading global construction company. Josh holds a Part 1 in Architecture and is now part of the Multiplex Graduate Programme.We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

January 6, 202548 min

E008 - Liam Bedwell: Co-Director - Mibe Architects

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London’s construction, planning, and design industries. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we aim to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 8, we speak with Liam Bedwell from Mibe Architects. Liam has a wealth of experience in urban and rural settings, working on incredible projects like Tottenham Court Road Crossrail Station, and 'The Briars' Case Study by Mibe Architects. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

December 5, 202445 min

E007 - Jon Duffett: Director - YARD Architects

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London’s construction, planning, and design industries. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we aim to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 7, we speak with Jon Duffett from YARD Architects. Jon has worked on some beautiful projects, including an innovative shell-only build in Peckham, and House of Reflection- winner of House of the Year under 2,500 sqft at 2024's British Homes Awards.We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

November 11, 202437 min

E006 - Rachael Marshall: Access and Inclusive Design Consultant - Withernay Projects

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London’s construction, planning, and design industries. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we aim to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 6, we speak with Rachael Marshall from Withernay Projects. Rachael is an Access and Inclusive Design Consultant and has worked on some incredible projects, including the Barbican.We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

February 11, 202434 min

E005 - Phil Pitman: Director - Herbert Stumpp

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London's construction, planning and design industry. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we hope to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 5 we speak to our first engineer, Phil Pitman, director at Herbert Stumpp. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.Check out Phil's book 'External Works, Roads and Drainage: A Practical Guide'.

December 11, 202323 min

E004 - Stephen Davies: Director - 31/44 Architects

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London's construction, planning and design industry. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we hope to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 4 we speak to Stephen Davies, director at 31/44 Architects. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

November 13, 202324 min

E003 - Chris Handley: Director of CDM - Concert

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London's construction, planning and design industry. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we hope to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 3 we speak to Chris Handley, director of CDM at Concert. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.

October 27, 202340 min

E002 - Sam Selencky: Director - Selencky Parsons Architects

"The London Architect" podcast - Interviewing leading professionals across London's construction, planning and design industry. Delving into the careers and life experiences of our guests, we hope to inspire and provide valuable advice for the next generation of young professionals. In Episode 2 we speak to Sam Selencky, director of Selencky Parsons Architects. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.