S2E6 / Push the conversation with Robert Hopkins

Robert Hopkins is an Architect and a Regional Director at AHR — one of Europe's oldest architecture practices. He has over 20 years experience in the design of award-winning buildings, working on a global stage and delivering large, complex projects.

From an early age, Rob was motivated by design and fascinated about how things work. Fast forward, and Rob is a specialist in his subject area, particularly passionate about how buildings and spaces can enhance the well-being of their occupants. 

This interview gives you a real insight into how you should look at brutalist buildings and cultural cities. 

We talk about Barcelona in 92, building boats at 85, and why bouncing ideas often leads to a better solution.

KEY LESSON

Push the envelope

HIGHLIGHTS

01:42 Young Alfred Waterhouse
07:28 Cassette tapes from the college library
08:30 Building boats at eighty
14:08 Brutalist buildings
16:44 Moving out from London
25:12 Talking to people
28:28 No howlers please
29:38 Key lessons
31:06 Close

REFERENCES

AHR Architects
http://www.ahr.co.uk

The Royal College of Physicians (Northern)
The Spine, Liverpool

The Well Standard
https://www.wellcertified.com

The Pompidou Centre
https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en