Dutch architect Ben van Berkel is the co-founder of global architectural practice UNStudio. With offices around the world and a significant presence in Asia Pacific, the firm is known for its focus on master planning and buildings dedicated to the intersection of commerce and culture. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line for a conversation about his career and creative practice.
Dutch designer Richard Hutten is on the line with Suzy Annetta from his home in Rotterdam where they discuss starting out, how the pandemic has changed his work and what makes for truly sustainable design. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+.
American urban designer and city planner Jeff Speck joins editor-in-chief Suzy Annetta on the line from Boston to discuss what makes a walkable city and why car-centric urban environments persist. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+.
Thomas Heatherwick is an English designer and the founder of Heatherwick Studio, a London-based architectural firm that’s made its name designing some of the world’s highest-profile placemaking projects. Suzy Annetta, editor-in-chief of Design Anthology sits down with him for a conversation on the sidelines of Singapore Design Week. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.
Born in Germany, Maarten Baas is a Dutch furniture designer whose work straddles the worlds of art and design. After studying at Design Academy Eindhoven, his graduate exhibition was discovered by Moooi, which served as something of a catalyst for his career. His work has been collected by institutions around the world, including Melbourne’s NGV. He joins Suzy Annetta to discuss how his career came about as well as his approach to life and work. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+
Nikki Gonnissen is a Dutch designer and co-founder of Amsterdam-based graphic, interaction and motion design studio Studio Thonik. She talks to Suzy Annetta about finding her visual voice, the challenges and joys of designing for clients around the world, and the value of trust in the creative process. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+
