Winnie Tam is a designer-architect and a mom of an almost 2-year-old, based in London, UK. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she moved to the United Kingdom for college and launched her career at globally renowned architectural firms. In 2022, she founded 14 AM, an architecture and interior design studio focused on creating restorative spaces for city dwellers.
Blending her Eastern upbringing with a Western lifestyle has shaped the way she approaches both design and motherhood—sometimes challenging societal norms and even making her question whether she was "doing the right thing."
In this special episode, Winnie takes a hands-on approach, personally analyzing my living room setup (!!) and sharing expert insights on how to improve it. If you love what she does, great news—she's offering a masterclass for anyone looking to design their own restorative spaces at home.
🎟️ Use code “MIW25” for £25 off her two-hour live course with Q&A: "Cultivating Your Sanctuary: The Architect's Guide" (Regular price: £150) 👉 Sign up here : https://www.fourteen-am.com/course-1
In this episode Winnie and I also talked about:
🌟 How becoming a mother reshaped her approach to designing restorative spaces for city dwellers.
🌟 How cultural differences in motherhood shaped her experience, from Hong Kong to London, and influenced her career.
🌟 The challenges she faced while building her business and becoming a mother, and the key realizations she gained along the way.
🌟 How to design child-friendly, restorative spaces that are both practical and calming for busy families.
🌟 How motherhood and career enriched each other, providing unexpected lessons and growth in both areas.
Connect with Winnie:
👋 Email: winnietam@fourteen-am.com
👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniewingyitam/
👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen.a.m/
👋 Website: https://www.fourteen-am.com/
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Chapters:
00:44 Intro to Make It Work
00:56 Winnie’s Intro
02:16 Winnie's Background and Studio
04:33 Balancing Motherhood and Career
06:35 Challenges and Realizations
11:49 Cultural Differences in Motherhood
16:24 Designing Child-Friendly Spaces
23:27 Hands-On Design Session
31:05 Final Thoughts and Course Promotion
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