Episode 08: Hackney Bridge — How Temporary Spaces Are Changing Workplace Design

Send us Fan Mail In the eighth episode of That Workplace Experience Podcast, host Dan Moscrop visits Hackney Bridge with Turner Works founding director Carl Turner to explore how temporary spaces can create lasting impact. Download the Workbook and watch the episode to see the spaces in full. Joined by Carl Turner, Dan explores the thinking behind Hackney Bridge and the wider “meanwhile” movement—reimagining underused urban sites as vibrant ecosystems for work, creativity and community. From Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels to Hackney Bridge itself, Carl shares how adaptable architecture, affordable workspace and community-led design can unlock new ways of living and working in the city. Together, they discuss the idea of “hackable” spaces that evolve over time, the value of flexibility within workplace design, and why the best environments are often those that people are allowed to shape themselves. The conversation also explores temporary architecture as a testing ground for future cities, the role of colour and branding in placemaking, and how workplaces can feel more experiential, social and human-centred. The episode touches on sustainability, circular design and “kit of parts” thinking—creating buildings designed for disassembly, reuse and long-term adaptability. Carl also reflects on the future of workplace experience, and why evolving, flexible environments may be key to attracting people back into vibrant urban spaces. Video production and camera: Calum Lindsay Camera: Miguel Santa Clara Illustration: Phoebe Gitsham