The Invisible Architecture of Scent
Making Sense of Place
Wim de Raaij - Founder, Nose and Partners
Making Sense of Place
Making Sense of Place is our research and thought-leadership platform exploring the emotional, cultural and behavioural forces shaping successful places.
Use the filter below to explore the latest thinking across research, development, planning and placemaking.
If you are an expert in Place, Property or Experience and would like to contribute to a future report, we would welcome a conversation.
The Rhythm of Place
Making Sense of Place
Tom Baker, Founder of Splendid Sounds
People come back when they feel they are being taken care of
Making Sense of Place
General Manager - Kevin Kainz, Sani Resort
Emotion, Engagement & the Power of Personal Touch
Making Sense of Place
Owner - Irene Maguire, Caulder Moore
Building Places People Come Back To
Making Sense of Place
Chief Executive - Steven Medway, Knightsbridge Partnership
Just Make It Delicious
Making Sense of Place
Founder - Nigel Harris, The Menu Partners
Designing with Feeling
Making Sense of Place
Operating Board Managing Director - Andrew Smith, fabrik
Designing for Safety, Belonging & Joy
Making Sense of Place
Founder - Susannah Walker, In Her Place
Design Streets for Humans, Not Vehicles
Making Sense of Place
Director - Lucy Saunders, Healthy Streets
The Art of Hospitality
Making Sense of Place
Founder - Cav. Diego Masciaga
Lighting That Breathes Life into Place
Making Sense of Place
Partner - Clementine Fletcher-Smith, Speirs Major Light Architecture
The Architecture of Joy
Making Sense of Place
Board Director - Adam Tither, EPR Architects
Featured Work
Arch & Bloom, Guildford
Rooted in Guildford. Built for what’s next.
Biowell
Where science becomes a human experience
Andermatt
Reimagining the modern mountain retreat
Chelsea Barracks
Exclusive by Nature. Welcoming by Design.
The White Company
Building a brand defined by simplicity
The Broadley
Defining a new standard for Zone 1 living
Hotel Chocolat
From product to immersive brand experience
SQP
A new identity for Canary Wharf living
Farnborough Airport