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Jun 2023
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#69: Tara Gbolade and Lanre Gbolade - Su...

ROSS O'CEALLAIGH
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This episode is a conversation with Tara and Lanre of Gbolade Design Studio, sustainable architects and urban designers based in London. Reflecting on their 5 years in practice, we discuss a range of topics and projects including: City-shaping with masterplans and design codesRetrofitting existing buildingsZero carbon and regenerative designCommunity-buildin ... Show More
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