In this episode of Boulevard Beat, Meghan Blum and Krissa Rossbund sit down with Chris Goddard to explore how early creative influences, architecture, and lived experiences shape the way we design and build today. Chris shares his unconventional upbringing in a highly modern, art-forward home and how that environment sparked a lifelong passion for architecture, creativity, and thoughtful design.
The conversation moves beyond aesthetics and into how homes should function, feel, and endure. Together, they discuss the balance between modern design and livability, the importance of flexibility in spaces, and why some of the most meaningful homes are those that allow for change, creativity, and personal expression over time.
This episode is a reflective look at how design is informed not just by trends, but by memory, movement, and the way we actually live in our spaces.
Street Style Takeaways:
- Early environments matter
Growing up surrounded by architecture, art, and travel deeply influences how designers and creatives see the world — and how they approach building and design later in life. - Highly designed doesn’t always mean highly livable
Chris reflects on growing up in a home where everything was built-in, sparking a conversation about the importance of flexibility, movement, and adaptability in design. - Creativity thrives in lived-in spaces
Homes that allow for evolution — furniture that can move, rooms that can change purpose — often feel more personal and more timeless. - Design should support real life
A beautiful home is one that supports how people actually live, gather, and grow, not just how it photographs. - Timeless design is rooted in intention, not trends
Thoughtful architecture, quality materials, and purposeful layouts outlast fleeting design moments.
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