Photograph by Daniel Fisher
Episode Two
Retrofitting Nature
into the City
with Deborah Saunt & David Lockyer
This episode explores Exchange Square’s transformative reimagining. A peaceful oasis in the heart of the London, Exchange Square offers moments of rest and restoration for workers, residents, and passers-by to enjoy.
Adriana is joined by Deborah Saunt, co-founder of architectural practice DSDHA, and their client David Lockyer, Head of Development at British Land. Together, they examine how the public realm contributes to wellbeing and resilience, tracing the rich narratives behind sustainable, community-driven design.
Episode Two
Retrofitting Nature into the City
with Deborah Saunt & David Lockyer
Photograph by Daniel Fisher
This episode explores Exchange Square’s transformative reimagining. A peaceful oasis in the heart of the London, Exchange Square offers moments of rest and restoration for workers, residents, and passers-by to enjoy.
Adriana is joined by Deborah Saunt, co-founder of architectural practice DSDHA, and their client David Lockyer, Head of Development at British Land. Together, they examine how the public realm contributes to wellbeing and resilience, tracing the rich narratives behind sustainable, community-driven design.
“The idea of being isolated and insular is no longer something that people want. They want to feel connected. That was the shared vision behind Exchange Square: to make it a real piece of city and bring that accessibility.”
Deborah Saunt, Co-Founder, DSDHA Studio
Our Guests
Deborah Saunt
Co-Founder, DSDHA Studio
Deborah Saunt is co-founder of the architecture, urban design and research studio DSDHA, whose high-profile spatial strategies include urban masterplans for the reimagining of Tottenham Court Road, the redesign of the public realm around the Royal Albert Hall, and a new building on Piccadilly for The Crown Estate.
David Lockyer
Head of Development, British Land
As Head of Development, David leads British Land’s strategy for the continued evolution of Broadgate’s 4.5m sq ft campus.
David has over 25 years’ experience of leading real estate teams and projects, having worked at Morgan Stanley, GE Capital and The London Development Agency prior to joining British Land in 2010.
Episodes
