In this episode of Design Lives Here, Sara Seravalli sits down with Nicky Wightman, Director of Emerging Trends at Savills, to explore a topic the built environment has overlooked for far too long: food.
What does “good” look like in design today? And why should real estate developers care about what’s on our plates?
Together, Sara and Nicky dive into the powerful intersection between food systems, property, placemaking and community wellbeing. From Scandinavian leadership in progressive design to Glasgow’s vibrant youth culture and food scene, this conversation challenges the industry to rethink how cities nourish their people — physically, socially and economically.
They explore:
How food choices impact both personal health and the environment
Why access to healthy food is a real estate issue
Global cities leading the way in food systems thinking
The cultural power of local produce
Why food connects communities and brings joy
And there’s a special little cameo from our wonderful in-house chef Darren Morton, reminding us that design and food are never just theoretical — they’re lived, tasted and shared.
As always, there’s also a personal thread woven through the conversation — Sara is currently fundraising for Macmillan in the boldest way possible 💚
If you care about the future of cities, community and meaningful design — this one is for you.
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