UPFRONT Desert Island Desks
Desert Island Desks CHRIS GIBBS, BDP Chris is currently a Design Associate at BDP, where he has been for the last nine years. He began his professional career in Manchester, working for three years at ADT Workplace before moving back down south, closer to his roots. To this day, he still doesn’t know what to call a bread roll. His experience is primarily in the commercial office sector, with many of his projects having been for PwC. Most notably, however, Chris delivered the interiors of the BCO award-winning Cambridge Assessment Triangle project, a 350,000 sq ft new office build. Previously highlighted as one of our ’30 under 30’ designers to watch, he has also taken part in our Roundtable events, where we welcomed his honest and outspoken nature. Outside of work, Chris is a keen golfer, has a strong bond with his cats and dog, and also has a passion for bonsai, which is essentially messing about with miniature trees in pots, and keeping them alive. He is also an Aston Villa supporter and was asked by a certain editor not to mention the 7-2 drubbing they gave Liverpool this season!
BBQ/ Smoker Why not make life just a little easier. Smoking is another good way to make food last longer, whilst varying the flavours of my food.
The puppy I’m sure my wife wouldn’t want it to be referred to as an object. The cats will bugger off and be feral within days. So I’ll bring the dog for company.
Eames Lounge Chair My favourite piece of furniture, I’ve always wanted one. And one day I shall, even if it means being stranded on a desert island! It’s a classic, and comfy – somewhere to rest weary feet after a day foraging and generally trying to stay alive.
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FlipFlops Since lockdown, I’ve lived in them. Rain or shine, a practical choice.
