Show Notes
Architect Katy Marks from Citizens Design Bureau joins The Crit the studio to explore her passion for designing welcoming and inclusive spaces, from community-led housing and cultural venues such as the Manchester Jewish Museum to the conservation of listed buildings. She also shares the story of -Unobra, her design for a one cup asymmetrical bra for post-mastectomy bodies, which was informed by her own experiences as a breast cancer survivor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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