Lisa Finlay

Lisa Finlay, architect and partner at Heatherwick Studio, talks about how design, light, materials and spatial choices at Coal Drops Yard shape wellbeing. She describes openings, circulation and varied vantage points that invite curiosity and social life. The conversation highlights how visual interest, scale and accessible routes can lift mood and encourage movement.

Lisa Finlay, architect at Heatherwick Studio who designs large mixed-use and public projects, talks about buildings that boost wellbeing and urban life. She describes Thousand Trees and the power of textured materials, planting and joyful design. Conversations cover persuading clients to invest in delight, reusing existing stock, and how design can shape social connection and public health.