Studio Bell

"I experience Studio Bell as a project that stands out as part of a larger shift in the city. It is one of those buildings that signals a new direction, especially in how that part of the city is developing. When you encounter it, it feels like part of a bigger transformation. It contributes to the sense that this area is becoming something different, something more active and engaged. It is not just an isolated object; it is tied to what is happening around it. There is a level of design and intent there that goes beyond just function. Like other projects in the area, it reflects an investment in architecture and the role that buildings play in shaping experience and identity in the city. For me, it is important because it represents that shift toward more considered, more expressive design. It is part of a group of projects that are changing how people relate to the city and how the city presents itself." (Adapted from interview material. Edited for clarity while preserving the participant’s voice.)

"Studio Bell really stands out to me. It feels like an incredible space. What I really love about it is that it is not just public-facing. There is also this recording side to it, so you have the creative production spaces alongside the public experience, and that always feels really meaningful to me. It suits the purpose of the building so well. There are also a lot of neat features in the way it is designed. Even from the outside, the terracotta cladding gives it this warm material presence. Then when you enter, the light comes in through these narrow slits, and that controlled use of light makes the whole experience feel really strong." (Adapted from interview material. Edited for clarity while preserving the participant’s voice)