Thomas Heatherwick

November 15, 2023

Thomas Heatherwick is one of the world's leading designers and one of Britain’s greatest creative talents. Thomas Heatherwick leads Heatherwick Studio, where he collaborates with a team of 200 architects, designers and makers to create buildings, spaces, master plans, objects and infrastructure.

Thomas Heatherwick is one of the world’s leading designers and one of Britain’s greatest creative talents. Thomas Heatherwick leads Heatherwick Studio, where he collaborates with a team of 200 architects, designers and makers to create buildings, spaces, master plans, objects and infrastructure. The studio focuses on large-scale projects in cities all over the world, prioritising those with the greatest positive social impact and the smallest possible climate shadow.

Thomas Heatherwick is unusually unapologetic in his thoughts and his actions and has never shied away from controversy – criticism he welcomes. Growing up in a bohemian family, his childhood experiences are evident throughout his work and his studio, which has won a global reputation for seamlessly merging engineering with design and architecture.

Thomas Heatherwick is the author of ‘Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World’, where he argues that every single day we inhabit multiple places; streets, buildings, offices, homes and public transport that are having devastating consequences on our lives.

Thomas Heatherwick brings together design, architecture and urban planning to create soulful and interesting places that spark emotion and celebrate complexity. Responsible for some of the world’s most iconic buildings and spaces, he was once described by the late Sir Terence Conran as “the Leonardo da Vinci of our times”.

Continuing to push boundaries, Thomas Heatherwick remains at the forefront of architectural innovation and sustainable design. His ongoing commitment to creating meaningful environments that enrich communities underscores his enduring influence on global architecture and urban development. As he navigates new challenges and opportunities, Heatherwick’s work continues to inspire and shape the future of built environments worldwide.

In The Fine Art Of Architecture episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Thomas Heatherwick and Pearl Lam discuss design, architecture, and urban planning; and the profound impact of such spaces in our lives.

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