In Conversation
Long form conversations canvassing life and work in architecture and the built environment with established figures.

In conversation with … Madhavi Desai
Susie Ashworth, Justine Clark, Madhavi Desai July 18th, 2020
Madhavi Desai reflects on her feminist awakening, the founding of the Women Architects Forum and the importance of writing the women architects of India into the history books.

In conversation with … Jude Barber
Susie Ashworth, Justine Clark, Jude Barber July 11th, 2020
Collective Architecture’s Jude Barber discusses the value of experimentation and diverse work, the benefits of employee ownership, and the need for us all to hear the Voices of Experience.

In conversation with … Jos Boys
Susie Ashworth, Justine Clark, Jos Boys June 11th, 2020
Renowned UK writer, researcher, educator and unapologetic activist Jos Boys takes us on a journey from Covent Garden squatting to Matrix and The DisOrdinary Architecture Project.

In conversation with … Alison Brooks
Justine Clark, Susie Ashworth, Alison Brooks November 21st, 2019
London-based architect Alison Brooks discusses her early career, professional recognition, urban housing, the challenge of balancing work and motherhood, and the future of architecture.

In conversation … Sharon Egretta Sutton
Sarah Akigbogun, Sharon Egretta Sutton October 6th, 2019
In an interview with Sarah Akigbogun, Sharon Egretta Sutton reflects on action and rebellion in the 1960s, the poisonous effects of income inequality, and the urgent need for disruption today.

In conversation with … Julie Eizenberg
Justine Clark, Susie Ashworth, Julie Eizenberg September 17th, 2019
Julie Eizenberg joined Justine Clark to reflect on inspirational teachers, the creative potential of being an outsider, and the critical role of architecture as a social medium.

In conversation … Dirk van den Heuvel
Naomi Stead, Susie Ashworth, Dirk van den Heuvel September 2nd, 2019
Dirk van den Heuvel and Naomi Stead discuss the significance of sexual identity, diversity and inclusion policies, and the importance of challenging limiting ideas of architecture and design.

In Conversation with … Melonie Bayl-Smith
Susie Ashworth, Melonie Bayl-Smith March 4th, 2019
Susie Ashworth talks with Melonie Bayl-Smith about transferable skills, what tough times can teach us, and the power of saying no...

In conversation with … Flora Samuel
Byron Kinnaird, Susie Ashworth November 2nd, 2018
Professor Flora Samuel discusses writing and research in architecture, fostering research culture within practice, and making institutions more diverse and relevant.

In conversation with … Yasmeen Lari
Alison Cleary, Susie Ashworth, Yasmeen Lari August 31st, 2018
Yasmeen Lari speaks of life as Pakistan’s first woman architect, how the role of the architect needs to change, and the joy that comes from humanitarian work.