Buildings aren’t only to be admired from a distance – we also experience them up-close and personal. And that’s why details matter: the touch of a door handle, the ornament on a column; the colour of the walls; they can make a difference between spaces that work for us, and spaces that we love.

There are a lot of simple ideas that have big impact, and architects are often trying to find the balance between creating new and interesting work, putting ideas to action, but also ensuring that their work feels accessible to a broader audience. In this episode, a conversation with architects Alex Gore and Timothy Smith.