Nissen Richards Studio

We were asked by Material Source about key challenges faced in the reduction of carbon. For the #museums sector, the answer by Pippa Nissen is specific and unusual - "As exhibition designers, we work in a world where clients are mostly very sustainability-conscious. We offer a multi-pronged approach, combining ultra-durable, high-quality materials that last for decades with low-tech graphic printing innovations, using eg low tack surfaces or clear vinyls. Lighting and AV complete the picture by permitting dynamic transformations that highlight layers and character, but which can be changed with ease. "Our final sustainable ambition – to create re-configurable parts for multiple shows – runs into one major problem: lack of storage. It sounds surprising, but it’s a hurdle we come across over and over again - and one which keeps institutions in the old demount-and-throw-away mindset." The full article with 30 business leaders asked their opinion can be read here - https://lnkd.in/eeVU3xE3

How are we tackling carbon in the built environment? In our latest 'Views' piece, we share 30 comments from industry experts exploring themes relating to this question. Perhaps most telling of the global sentiment, one question in particular, 'If you had a magic wand, what would you do to help the built environment hit Net Zero?' was most responded to. And while there is currently no magic wand or silver bullet to put a stop to the climate crisis, there are a wealth of innovators working hard to make a difference. Click here for a run-down of our 30 contributors' thoughts, suggestions, and feelings: https://ow.ly/4xlO50VpL1e A huge thanks to all who've taken part: Michael Rogan, Material Source Studio Darren Clanford, Material Source Studio Heather Macsween, Keppie Stephanie Porfyriou, AtkinsRéalis Stephen Clarke, Flexible Business Interiors Nick Atkin, Yorkshire Housing Michael Brown, Altered\Space Sarah Dabbs, SpaceInvader Tim Hatton, HOK Georgia Ingleton, Sheila Bird Studio Jasper Sanders, Jasper Sanders + Partners Sam Patterson, Atelier Ten Izzy Eling, Incognito Ivor Phillips, Broadway Malyan Iain Black, University of Strathclyde Alison Haigh, Buttress Pippa Nissen, Nissen Richards Studio Pallavi Dean, Roar Dr Roddy Yarr, University of Glasgow Philip Macdonald, Oberlanders sarah de freitas, AXI Mariana Novosivschei, MLA David Mcgowan, Corstorphine & Wright Andrew Bissell, Ridge & Partners Stephen Lewis, HFD Property Morag Dearsley, FORM Workplace Design Consultants Ashley Salmon, Zero Gravity Design Sarah Dodsworth, Ekho Studio Andrew Morris, Jeffrey Bell Architects Andreea Dragos, Stride Treglown #LowCarbon #NetZero #BuiltEnvironment #CommercialInteriors #Sustainability

Our team is busy working right now on the content, visitor experience and exhibition design for the new Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset for client Alfred Gillett Trust - showcasing and preserving the collection of historic artefacts and archives associated with British shoe manufacturer and retailer Clarks. Here's a piece on the team, featuring Pippa Nissen, along with the in-house project leaders and the museum's architects Purcell, timed to coincide with #IWD2025 and featuring some teaser highlights on what we can expect to see when the project completes... https://lnkd.in/eSfDkGBc

Celebrating the women of Nissen Richards Studio. On International Women’s Day, we recognise the brilliant architects, designers, thinkers and creators who shape our studio with intelligence, vision, and dedication. At Nissen Richards Studio, we are proud to foster an environment where women lead, innovate, and inspire. Today is about recognition, gratitude, and a continued commitment to equity in our field.

International Women's Day is coming up this Saturday, March 8th. In celebration, Design Insider interviewed 7 design industry leaders about the current state of play and what still needs to be done to close the inequality gap. Pippa Nissen was delighted to be one of those 7, with both a personal in-depth interview accessible on the link below and an overall piece - featuring some very interesting viewpoints from all those interviewed - also linked to below. Great to see the importance of the fantastic senior women in the Nissen Richards Studio practice underlined too - Marie-Lise Oulmont, Kate Coghlan, Sophie Alice Mitchell, Amelia Bloore, Candy Wall and Andrea Hickey.  #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

Welcome to Design Insider's weekly newsletter where we highlight 5 of our most recent articles which each showcase the cross sector expertise of Commercial Interior Designers and Suppliers. Featuring Nissen Richards Studio, Muraspec, Creative Debuts, Tektura, Inside Out Contracts

A new series by Design Insider called 'Joyful Spaces' asks architects and designers to talk about one of their favourite spaces and how it's influenced them and their work. This month, Jim Richards was the invited guest and chose to talk about the wonders of Oslo City Hall. As Jim says - 'It’s a building that genuinely inspires awe, inside and out, like a secular cathedral.' Our thanks also to Gareth Gardner for the images of the building's amazing interior. https://lnkd.in/etbEbpWX

What are the principles that underline truly accessible exhibition design? Pippa Nissen of Nissen Richards Studio talks from long experience about what actually works - and what doesn't: 'Techniques that help some people hinders others – for example, a lower showcase may suit children but might exclude older people. What provides excitement for one person might overwhelm others.' Read about the six key guiding points Pippa has devised over many years - and on which she has built her inclusive approach - in this month's new A Museum For Now essay - https://lnkd.in/epuQikk5

The new edition of Architects’ Journal is focused on culture and features a 10-page article on exhibition design, leading with a Q&A with Pippa Nissen, illustrated by images of our recent project at The Jersey Museum - the new permanent gallery ‘La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – d’s histouaithes dé not’ Île / Being Jersey – Stories of our Island’ for client Jersey Heritage. One of the beautiful images of the exhibition by star photographer Gareth Gardner, bringing out the wonderful colour palette of the scheme, inspired by the land- and seascapes of Jersey, also headed up the new edition's opening editorial, saying the AJ team had focused on the image as a 'visual representation of culture'.

Happy birthday to Nissen Richards Studio! We are delighted to be celebrating our 15-year anniversary this week! Over the years we have worked with so many extraordinary clients as well as amazing artists, designers and collaborators alongside the incredibly talented architects, graphic designers, interpretation specialists, and in-house team who have all helped make our studio what it is today. We have more celebrations to come over the year - but today we drank Prosecco and ate a beautiful cake!