In the second episode of Design Leadership in the Boardroom, we’re joined by Christophe Egret — visionary architect, artist, and co-founder of Studio Egret West, to explore how creativity, spirituality, and leadership come together to shape cities and the people who build them.
🎙 Hosted by Future London Academy, this episode dives into architecture with soul, exploring what it means to build meaningful spaces, lead with empathy, and balance creative vision with commercial success.
💡 What you’ll learn:
► How to keep creativity alive while running a thriving design business
► Ways to lead teams with empathy, purpose, and sou, not just strategy
► Why sketching, storytelling, and intuition still matter in the age of AI
► How to design spaces (and studio cultures) that connect people and purpose
✨ A conversation about imagination, courage, and what it means to build a better world, one soulful design at a time.
About Christoph Egret:
Christoph is one of the UK’s most respected architects and urban thinkers. As co-founder of Studio Egret West, he has helped redefine placemaking through landmark projects such as Mayfield Park in Manchester, Clapham Library, and the Earl’s Court Masterplan. Known for blending architecture, landscape, and urban design into a seamless practice, Christoph brings a deep sense of spirituality and purpose to his work. Today, through his new platform Soul in the City, he explores how the emotional and spiritual dimensions of urban life can inspire more connected, human-centered cities.