Talking Place
The podcast bringing placemakers and storytellers together to talk about place.
Welcome to Talking Place.
The podcast bringing placemakers and storytellers together to talk about place.
The Talking Place podcast is your go-to podcast for exploring the power of storytelling in shaping narratives and identities for neighborhoods, towns, cities, and nations. Join your host, Concept Culture’s Creative Director Tanisha Raffiuddin as she talks with experts across the built environment, sharing their knowledge and stories on placemaking, branding, sustainability, language, finance, health, culture, and more.
Whether you are an urban designer, architect, planner, investor, marketeer, or simply curious about places and stories, this podcast is for you. Watch full episodes below, or find them our Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast channels. You can also find our favourite clips on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Bluesky & TikTok.
Talking Place Podcast Episodes
003 - Why we need more placemakers in politics - Jay Morton
In this episode of Talking Place, Jay Morton, director of Bell Phillips Architects, sits down with our host Tanisha Raffiuddin to explore the intersection of architecture, community, and social change.
Jay shares her journey from Part II architect to Director over 12 years at Bell Philips, a practice known for its moral compass and resident-led design. Discover how meaningful engagement happens when architects abandon jargon and truly listen to communities, as demonstrated in their award-winning Marklake Court project.
From the tranquility of Hampstead Heath to the vibrant history of Deptford High Street, Jay reflects on London's special places and advocates for child-friendly, people-centered urban design. As a self-proclaimed "political geek" and campaigner for affordable housing, Jay challenges architects to "make more noise" and engage with politics to create better places for all.
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002 - The role of the community in creating sustainable and inclusive places - with Max Farrell
In this episode, Max Farrell, founder of the LDN Collective, sits down with our host Tanisha Raffiuddin to dive into the powerful role communities play in shaping sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban spaces.
Max explains why understanding the needs, dreams, and challenges of local residents is crucial for successful urban design. He highlights why it is important to bring them into the conversation early on right from the briefing stage, and include them as a part of the design team along the way as part of a bottom-up approach to urban planning and development.
He also highlights how housing should be considered critical infrastructure that sits at the heart of social issues, from education to health and why we collectively as an industry and the government should double down on addressing.
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001 - How to create a successful place brand
with Dr. Giannina Warren
Place branding expert Dr. Giannina Warren joins our host Tanisha Raffiuddin in a conversation about the importance of place branding in placemaking and development, how place branding can be leveraged to change people’s perception of a place, and its role as a strategic tool to unlock the true potential of places.
As the creator of the world’s first MA in place branding at Middlesex University London, Giannina is a pioneer in the field. Now based in Ho Chi Minh City, she continues to make an impact as Senior Program Manager in the School of Communication & Design department at the prestigious RMIT University.
This episode is packed with invaluable insights from one of the most respected voices in place branding. If you are ready to learn how place branding can go far beyond just making money and making a positive impact on society, do not miss this inspiring conversation.
Join us as we ‘Talk Place’.