Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Eric Parry
Isabel Allen2025-05-27T19:18:31+01:00Eric Parry on the uncertainties generated by political headwinds and looking forward to an exchange of views on critical urban issues in London and Milan.Â
Eric Parry on the uncertainties generated by political headwinds and looking forward to an exchange of views on critical urban issues in London and Milan.Â
At chats to Samantha McClary on her obsession with lego, her first conference as Chief Executive of the BCO and what her career as a journalist will bring to the job.
Oliver Hall on his role as National Chair of BCO NextGen Committees and using the conference as a platform for full immersion in Milan.
Andy Young on drawing by hand, talking a lot, sleeping like a baby and loving Milan.Â
Frances Brown on being on the lookout for inspiration and fresh ideas, not having enough hours in the day and getting excited about exploring Milan.Â
Andy McBain on tests, experiments, puzzles and conundrums – and being woken up by the dog.
Peter Crowther on looking for nuggets from fellow BCO Conference attendees, his new role at Tatton Estate and fortune favouring the bold.Â
Claire Gott from WSP on pushing the boundaries of innovation, nurturing the talent pipeline and looking for learning opportunities in Milan.
Gensler’s transformation of a 1980s Richard Seifert building in Covent Garden reimagines a Brutalist landmark as a vibrant, sustainable workplace centred on wellbeing and community.
In South London, a new co-working and wellness space paves the way for a high street’s regeneration and serves as an example of circular design principles in practice.
In Hampshire, the renewal of a celebrated modernist icon, formerly Mountbatten House, integrates more than 20,000 new plants alongside new commercial workspace.
Danish practice Bjarke Ingels Group has designed a new office and HQ for itself in Copenhagen’s industrial harbour.
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