In this conversation, Tom Bell, co-founder of Freehaus, discusses the ethos and approach of the architectural studio. Freehaus aims to architect fairly to shape real lives, working with end user clients and focusing on civic-facing projects. Tom emphasises the importance of shared values in the founder relationship and the need for constant communication and empathy with clients. He also discusses the transition from being a hands-on architect to a business owner and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Tom shares the future plans for Freehaus, including expanding into residential projects and collaborating with larger practices.
