Christophe Egret on Leading Studio Egret West, Architecture with Soul and Building with Purpose
About this episode
Christophe Egret discusses the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and leadership in architecture.
In the second episode of Design Leadership in the Boardroom , we’re joined by Christophe Egret — visionary architect, artist, and co-founder of Studio Egret West, to explore how creativity, spirituality, and leadership come together to shape cities and the people who build them. 🎙 Hosted by Future London Academy , this episode dives into architecture with soul , exploring what it means to build meaningful spaces, lead with empathy, and balance creative vision with commercial success. 🟡 If you want to become a better design leader, learn more about our Executive Programme for Design Leaders: https://fla.wiki/4a3iU3E 💡 What you’ll learn: ► How to keep creativity alive while running a thriving design business ► Ways to lead teams with empathy, purpose, and sou, not just strategy ► Why sketching, storytelling, and intuition still matter in the age of AI ► How to design spaces (and studio cultures) that connect people and purpose ✨ A conversation about imagination, courage, and what it means to build a better world, one soulful design at a time. About Christoph Egret: Christoph is one of the UK’s most respected architects and urban thinkers. As co-founder of Studio Egret West , he…
People in this episode
Host: Future London Academy
Guest: Christophe Egret
Topics covered
- architecture
- design leadership
- creativity
- empathy
- placemaking
- urban design
Keywords
- architecture with soul
- design leadership
- empathy in design
- placemaking
- urban design
- creativity
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Studio Egret West
Places: Manchester, Clapham, Earl’s Court
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