Office Talk UK, Marketing for Architecture
Office D.SHARP 25 episodes Nov 11, 2026
Office Talk UK is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Dave Sharp, featuring conversations with leading UK architects about their approach to business, marketing, communications and brand strategy. The show has been shortlisted for the 2023 ArchiTeam Awards for Innovation & Contribution to Architecture and the 2022 Archiboo Awards for Best Podcast.
Episodes
Bindloss Dawes
Oliver Bindloss and George Dawes are the founders of Bindloss Dawes. Since opening their Bruton-based practice in 2018, they have undertaken projects across the United Kingdom, Europe and the Caribbean, including new build and retrofitted family homes, community retreats and creative studios. Their work balances urban and rural sensibilities, with a track record of delivering complex and celebrate
Fearon Hay
Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon are the directors of Fearon Hay, an internationally acclaimed architecture practice established in 1998 and recognised for its refined modernism and deeply contextual approach. Based in Auckland, the studio has earned global recognition for its residential and civic work, creating sculptural, materially expressive buildings that balance clarity of form with sensitivity to l
Henley Halebrown
Simon Henley is a principal of Henley Halebrown. Established in 1995, the studio has evolved from a practice working on a range of interiors, exhibitions and domestic commissions to completing award winning education, healthcare, residential, commercial and arts buildings as well as “adaptive reuse” projects. They have been named Healthcare Architect of the Year in 2008, Public Building Architect
McLean Quinlan
McLean Quinlan is a family of architects who, for over 40 years, have been creating distinct, beautifully crafted homes and retreats - in towns, in the countryside, in the UK and overseas.Working from studios in London and Winchester, the close-knit team of architects and designers work on a small number of residential, cultural and hospitality projects each year. Every project is carefully shaped
Ellie Stathaki of Wallpaper*
Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper*. She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London. She has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006, visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas. Ellie has also
Morris + Company
Joe Morris is the CEO and Head of Architecture of Morris + Company—an award-winning practice with studios in London and Copenhagen.If you'd like to learn more about the studio’s work, you can follow the practice on Instagram at @morrisand.company, or visit morrisand.company.Office Talk is hosted and produced by Office D.SHARP, a strategic marketing and communications practice for architect
Clementine Blakemore
Clementine Blakemore is the director of Clementine Blakemore Architects — an award-winning practice committed to producing buildings that are inventive, inclusive, rooted in place and shaped by context.The studio’s work has received substantial awards and press recognition. In 2023, Clementine, was selected as a RIBA Journal Rising Star. The studio has been included in the Architects’ Journal
Enki Magazine
Eleanor Rice is the Houses Editor of Enki Magazine.Enki Magazine was launched by Charlotte Coward-Williams in 2018. Since then, Enki has disrupted the print market with a highly-curated magazine that unites architecture and interiors with sustainable living. It is the ultimate coffee-table mag beloved by both those in and out of the design industry. As a cherished destination for many of the best
O’DonnellBrown
Jennifer O’Donnell is a director of O’DonnellBrown, a Glasgow based practice known for their socially conscious, well-considered and crafted buildings and places. The practice has been recognised as an Architectural Review Emerging Architecture Awards finalist, as a ‘stand-out practice’ in The Architect’s Journal 40 under 40, which recognises architecture’s brightest up-and-coming talent, and as a
Rural Office
Niall Maxwell is the director of Rural Office, an award-winning practice with a reputation for delivering considered architecture, strategic thinking and research. Based in Wales, the practice is known for their work in regional settings and their understanding of context, and in recent years, they have diversified to deliver strategic projects for national clients and institutions. The practice w
EBBA
Benni Allan is the director of EBBA, a London-based architecture and design practice known for their investigative and hands-on approach to buildings, places, objects and furniture. Since establishing his practice in 2016, Benni has overseen a diverse mix of projects, from considered dwellings to cultural spaces and retail for brands and institutions including Adidas, Erdem, Royal Academy, Tate Mo
Invisible Studio
Piers Taylor is the director of Invisible Studio, a multi-award-winning architecture practice founded in 2011 that operates through collaboration, experimentation, research and education. Piers has pioneered a number of academic programmes that rethink the relationship between design and making, and look at how material practice can address social and political questions. His studio’s work has inc
Baillie Baillie
Colin Baillie is a director of Baillie Baillie Architects, a practice based in the Scottish Highlands he founded with his partner Megan in 2019. The studio is focused on crafted rural projects and working with natural materials, and has recently completed Iorram, a design retreat in the Highlands that reflects the approach and ethos of the practice.If you’d like to learn more about their studio, y
Emil Eve
Ross and Emma Perkin are the directors of Emil Eve, an award-winning East London based studio established in 2009.Emil Eve are known for creating imaginative and inspiring buildings for those who love architecture - from design-focused home owners to creatively-driven developers, charities and commercial clients. Their approach is focused on their deep appreciation for both historic and contempora
Brown & Brown
Andrew Brown is a director of Brown & Brown Architects, an award-winning studio based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Founded in 2010 with his wife Kate, their practice is known for creating bold yet contextual homes that inspire delight and a sense of belonging. Andrew's work, influenced by the Scottish landscape, balances modern design with historic continuity. Andrew draws inspiration from Scan
Alison Brooks
Alison Brooks is the director of Alison Brooks Architects, a London-based practice known for generous and inclusive city-building supported by uniquely sculptural design.In this episode, Alison and Dave discussed:The challenges of participating in design competitions, and how the need to produce so much more and satisfy stringent criteria compared to the early days, creates barriers for emerging p
Oliver Leech
Oliver Leech is the director of Oliver Leech Architects, a London-based practice known for crafting homes that celebrate life, light, and materials.In this episode, Oliver and Dave discussed:How he attracted new clients in the first few years of the practice when there was limited imagery to post to social media, and why building his professional network played such a big role.Why less can be more
31/44
William Burges and Stephen Davies are the directors of 31/44, a practice with offices in London and France known for making architecture that sits comfortably in the fabric of the city, introduced with care and consideration.In this episode, Will, Steve and Dave discussed:How teaching in both undergraduate and masters programs have changed the way they communicate their work, and how they view the
Office S&M
Hugh McEwen and Catrina Stewart are the directors of Office S&M, a London-based practice known for their inventive and experimental approach to materials and colour.In this episode, Hugh, Catrina and Dave discussed:Their commitment to have a 50/50 split between private and public work, and how this declaration helps them differentiate themselves from other similarly sized practices.How having
Mary Duggan
Mary Duggan is a London-based architect known for her well-conceived and thoughtfully-detailed architecture for forward-thinking clients in the cultural and housing sectors.In this episode, Mary and Dave discussed:How keeping the practice small allows her to focus on the work she wants to do, allows her to avoid some of the challenges and compromises required to sustain a larger practice.Why she b
Loader Monteith
Matt Loader and Iain Monteith are the directors of Loader Monteith, a Glasgow-based practice known for their approach to meaningful, local and sustainable architecture.In this episode, Matt, Iain and Dave discussed:The challenges of managing clients, project scopes and costs in the early days of starting their practice, and how saying no to work that didn’t align with their vision was just as impo
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson is an architectural photographer and film-maker, known for capturing the many ways people interact with architecture.In this episode, Jim and Dave discussed:Why photographing people enjoying buildings, rather than empty spaces, can better explain the story and concept of the project, but also serve as a visual testimonial to the success of the building.How architectural filmmaking h
McLaren Excell
Luke McLaren is a director of McLaren Excell, a London-based practice known for delivering beautifully conceived and finely crafted buildings.In this episode, Luke and Dave discussed:The importance of communicating projects in a simple, restrained way, rather than overcomplicating their images with too many distracting elements.How designing to a long-held set of values has led to the practice hav
Nimtim
Nimi Attanayake and Tim O'Callaghan are the directors of nimtim architects, a London-based practice known for their approach to sustainable, unique and playful architecture.In this episode, Nimi, Tim and Dave discussed:How taking a year off from architecture to travel India led to their first project together and the start of their new practice.They reflect on the challenges in the early days of s
Mae
Alex Ely is the director of Mae Architects, a Stirling Prize-winning London-based practice known for their approach to sustainable, resilient, and socially conscious architecture and urbanism.In this episode, Alex and Dave discussed:The significance of winning the Stirling Prize in 2023 and how its impact on the practice has gone far beyond the architecture industry.Why having a clear mission stat
Feilden Fowles
Fergus Feilden and Edmund Fowles are the directors of Feilden Fowles, a highly recognised London-based practice known for their sustainable and characterful public and cultural buildings. In this episode, Fergus, Edmund and I discussed:The importance of competitions to help develop their portfolio, studio culture, and connections with potential clients.How they were able to curate their website to
