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Purpose of Place: The Future of Work & Real EstateBalancing Legacy with Flexibility – with Vivienne Grafton of the Bank of EnglandWhat does it take to transform one of the world’s iconic financial institutions into a workplace fit for the future?In this episode of Purpose of Place, Despina Katsikakis speaks with Vivienne Grafton, Executive Director for Central Operations at the Bank of England. Drawing on her extensive leadership experience at HSBC and Barclays, Vivienne shares how she is helping the Bank of England evolve its estate—balancing legacy and symbolism with flexibility, sustainability, and meeting the expectations of a modern workforce.Vivienne discusses the Bank’s approach to placemaking, experience-led design, and the challenges of mod...2025-05-3127 min