Workplace 3000

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Workplace expert Tom Hitch invites guests to create a brief for a conceptual workplace set in the year 3000. Each guest will name three things they want and one thing they don't want to bring with them into the future workplace. If you want to know what the future workplace looks like, step into Workplace 3000.

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September 8, 2025Episode 321 hr 14 min

32. Giuseppe Cariello @ Zendesk

In this episode of Workplace 3000, host Tom Hitch sits down with Giuseppe Cariello, Lead Designer for Workplaces & Events at Zendesk, to build the brief for the workplace of the year 3000.Giuseppe, a visionary spatial designer based in London, leads global brand experience at Zendesk and brings a deeply experiential approach to workplace innovation. Drawing on his portfolio he discusses how the future workplace is less a static office and more a dynamic platform for community, wellness, and sensory storytelling.This episode will invite listeners to imagine workplaces as living ecosystems infused with brand identity and how design can pull humans into the heart of the workplace experience.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

September 1, 2025Episode 311 hr 18 min

31. Eduardo Queiroz @ Kantar

Eduardo Queiroz is Real Estate Manager at Kantar and oversees the delivery of the corporate real estate strategy across Kantar’s EMEA property portfolio. Drawing on his deep expertise in facilities management across multiple regions, Eduardo shares how cutting-edge insights and human-centric design can shape a future workspace that’s smarter, more resilient, and deeply empathetic.We explore Eduardo's approach to driving project success through stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and innovative solutions to complex real estate challenges. We also discuss his commitment to personal growth, adaptability, and the “Swiss Army Knife” versatility that defines both their career and personal journey. This episode invites listeners to blend real-world operational savvy with futuristic speculation—whether you’re in workplace strategy, FM, real estate, or simply curious about tomorrow’s work environment.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

August 25, 2025Episode 301 hr 8 min

30. TJ Hart @ Merlin Entertainments

In this episode, TJ Hart, Real Estate & Site Search Director at Merlin Entertainments, shares insights into the company's strategic approach to global expansion. He discusses the challenges and considerations involved in selecting sites for Merlin's diverse portfolio of attractions, ranging from theme parks to interactive experiences. TJ emphasises the importance of understanding local markets, cultural nuances, and the evolving landscape of the leisure and entertainment industry.The conversation also explores how trends shaping the future workplace and experience-driven design mirror the principles behind Merlin's site selection and attraction design. By blending creativity with strategy, TJ offers lessons that go beyond the entertainment sector, highlighting how workplace design can engage, inspire, and adapt to changing employee needs.Tune in to learn how thoughtful planning and innovative design help Merlin Entertainments captivate audiences worldwide and how these ideas can inform the workplaces of tomorrow.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

August 18, 2025Episode 291 hr 32 min

29. Bex Moorhouse @ WPP

In this episode of Workplace 3000, Global Head of Strategy, Operational Excellence & Performance, Real Estate & Workplace Services for WPP Bex Moorhouse shares her vision of the future workplace set in the year 3000.With a career spanning communications, employee engagement, and workplace design, Bex has made it her mission to help organisations create environments where people feel energised, valued, and inspired. Bex is a highly driven individual with a fresh take on the workplace sector. Her ideas and views from this conversation offer practical strategies and a wonderful reflection of who she is as a person. We explore the future of work through her lens by looking at what it really means to design workplaces that support both productivity and mental health, why hybrid isn’t just about location but also about experience and delve into some of her anecdotes from the fascinating businesses she has worked for including Nike and Regus.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

August 12, 2025Episode 281 hr 30 min

28. Becky Turner @ Claremont

In this episode of Workplace 3000, host Tom Hitch sits down with Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist at Claremont, to explore how workplace design goes far beyond desks and interiors. Becky shares her insights into creating environments that genuinely enhance wellbeing, productivity, and collaboration.With Becky's knowledge and education in psychology, her views on workplace design are refreshing and unique. This episode begins to unpack the psychology behind workplace change, from understanding how space impacts culture to tackling the human challenges of relocation. Becky offers practical advice for leaders on how to build flexible spaces that adapt to future needs as well as ensuring employees feel engaged every step of the way.It’s a must-listen for anyone who believes the workplace should be more than just a place to go to work!Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

July 28, 2025Episode 271 hr 33 min

27. Alex Sutton @ Studio Sutton

In this episode of Workplace 3000, Tom Hitch welcomes Alex Sutton, Founder & Creative Director of Studio Sutton, to explore how small design practices can make a big mark on ambitious projects.Alex’s career began at The Bartlett (UCL) and took shape at SevilPeach Architecture + Design, where he played a key role in developing the concept for Spaces, one of the original coworking brands. His journey includes collaborations with global names like David Chipperfield Architects, working on celebrated projects such as the Rolex Building in New York, and representing his work at international platforms including the Venice Architecture Biennale.At Studio Sutton, Alex leads a team focused on human‑centred, environmentally conscious design for workplaces, hospitality venues, and science environments. He shares how smaller studios can approach major projects with agility, creativity, and purpose—often delivering outcomes that balance intimacy with scale.From high‑profile case studies to lessons in design philosophy, Alex offers an insightful perspective on the future of the workplace, what he’d take with him into the year 3000, and what he’d gladly leave behind.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

July 22, 2025Episode 261 hr 10 min

26. Hayley Samuels @ Databricks

Hayley Samuels is International Real Estate & Workplace Manager at Databricks. Based in the UK, she’s one of the key professionals steering workplace strategy across EMEA and APAC—responsible for turning raw data into spaces that feel alive, purposeful, and uniquely Databricks. Hayley manages everything from London HQ revamps to new office launches like Bangalore. She uses usage data to tailor layouts, amenities, acoustic zones, A/V collaboration tech, and biophilic features to foster connection, productivity, and wellbeing.Her Workplace 3000 vision is informed by her down to earth approach to Workplace and shows her 'sleeves up' attitude to getting things done. Her view for the future merges tried and tested ideas with new exciting prospects that would reshape the workplace as we know it.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

July 14, 2025Episode 251 hr 17 min

25. Tyler Goodwin @ Seaforth Land

Tyler Goodwin is the Founder and CEO of Seaforth Land, a real estate investment firm known for revitalising and repositioning iconic buildings across central London. With a background in finance and a global perspective shaped by his career in investment banking, Tyler brings a strategic and analytical lens to placemaking. His projects—including the landmark Space House in Covent Garden and the thoughtfully redeveloped Bleeding Heart Yard in Farringdon—reflect a deep commitment to architectural integrity and long-term value creation.In this episode of Workplace 3000, Tyler discusses how his roots in finance have influenced Seaforth Land’s approach to real estate—balancing commercial viability with design excellence. He shares the stories behind some of his most ambitious projects and reflects on the role of adaptive reuse in shaping London’s future.Tyler offers insight into how data, design, and investor confidence intersect, and how thoughtful stewardship of buildings can unlock not only economic return, but also strengthen the cultural role these properties play within the built environment.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

July 7, 2025Episode 241 hr 23 min

24. Maria Cheung @ Squire & Partners

Maria Cheung is a Director and Head of Interior Design at Squire & Partners, an award-winning architecture and design practice known for creating some of London’s most compelling workplaces. With a portfolio that spans across commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors, Maria has played a pivotal role in shaping the interiors of projects like The Department Store and The Gantry Hotel, blending narrative-driven design with a deep understanding of how spaces influence behaviour.In this episode of Workplace 3000, Maria shares her journey through the world of architecture and interior design, reflecting on how storytelling, culture, and collaboration are central to her creative process. We explore the philosophy behind her work at Squire & Partners and her perspective on how design can elevate the workplace experience—both aesthetically and functionally.Maria offers a unique viewpoint on the evolving nature of work which informs her detailed and intelligent additions to the future workplace brief for Workplace 3000. She talks about the importance of display and creating in interior environments, and how to craft spaces that not only look beautiful but also empower the people who use them.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.

June 30, 2025Episode 231 hr 16 min

23. Saskia Lorrison @ Convex

Saskia joined us on Workplace 3000 shortly before she moved to NBC Universal, while she still worked as Head of Workplace Operations at Convex. Saskia's background as a workplace consultant gives her a unique perspective on workplace, seeing offices as both a consultant and an occupier.Saskia brings a lot of new ideas and fresh takes on Workplace and frequently shares her views on social media which encourages meaningful debate. In this episode we dive into some of the deeper issues that continue to impact the workplace and push for development and new ideas within a highly creative industry. Saskia's brief for Workplace 3000 is perhaps one of the most varied briefs, bringing important topics to the table for discussion and mixing them with pure entertainment and wit which makes it an incredibly interesting brief for the future workplace. This episode really does offer a fresh look at what's going on in the current workplace landscape and comes highly recommended as one of the more refreshing episodes we've done!Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show to keep up with all the latest episodes.