Released in June 2021, this podcast episode is from the Design Meets Insight series by Heta Architects for The London Fesitval of Architecture. Namrata Krishna, Design Strategy Lead at Heta Architects and Catherine Borse (former Wellness Design Lead at Heta Architects) are joined by Mei-Yee Man Oram and Rowena Gonzales, who discuss how societal shifts, including the global pandemic and activist movements, have altered approaches to wellbeing and accessibility. They also shared their personal experience of where these areas of design can have a positive impact, and some of the challenges they’re facing.

Mei is the Access and Inclusive Environments Lead at Arup, where she evaluates the accessibility & inclusivity of the built environment, as well as considering the changing trends and demographics of our societies to address future requirements of a diverse population. Rowena is the founder and Principal Interior Designer of Liquid Interiors, a Hong Kong-based interior design firm focusing on residential design that enhances healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

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