REGISTER - CRISPIN KELLY

In this episode we are joined by the Developer, Historian and Architect Crispin Kelly. Crispin is a developer with a deep understanding of architecture, most evidenced by his studies at the AA, but more pertinently by the space he has made for thoughtful work in the risky and contested world of private development. His willingness to personally back talented architects in the making of small and medium scale work gives him an insight into our discipline tempered by the contingencies of economics and return. Most recently he has been working with Peter Salter on the housing complex at Walmer Yard, Peters first built work in many years. In this interview he discusses his education, and career. He shares his thoughts on housing, profit, and affordability. Along the way he gives a detailed insight into what it was like working with his former teacher Peter Salter. Credits: Register is brought to you by the Department of Architecture & Landscape at Kingston University. fada.kingston.ac.uk/al/ Head of Department: Eleanor Suess Register Editor: Timothy Smith Interviewer: Andrew Clancy Audio: Justin Howard