Homing In

From Liverpool terrace to Barbican penthouse: magazine editor Tony Chambers on success from humble beginnings and why his dream home is the one he lives in

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Episode notes

Tony’s life story is incredibly inspiring. He began his career at The Sunday Times Magazine, then became the art director of GQ and was later appointed editor-in-chief of Wallpaper*, which arguably defined the design aesthetic of the noughties and taught us all how to live like urbane Scandinavians. We discussed his childhood home in the 1970s – which was a riot of swirly brown carpet, chintz cushions and fake-brick wallpaper – and his experience living on the Barbican estate in London for 27 years, which is longer than anyone else I know. This conversation was recorded in person at Tony’s Barbican home.

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Visit Tony Chambers' design agency, TC & Friends

Check out Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live

This episode was produced by Kate Taylor of Feast Collective and The Modern House. It was mixed by Gabriela Jones. Music is by Father.

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