Derek Binnie Personal Profile
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Derek Binnie
Innovative architecture, design, space-planning & implementation
Personal profile


Inspiration to
create my business:

Having run a couple of businesses for others I knew I wanted to work with good people and also see the result of hard work, not in a material sense, but to see the difference and impact the right advice has on the workplace. But, the most important thing … just to have fun!
Pet hate: Arrogance and ignorance.
If asked to create a
law, it would be:

Can you have a law against arrogance?
Greatest influence
on my life:

My grandfather - he never said a bad word about anyone, didn't have time for gossip, worked hard and enjoyed it, expected nothing and loved life.
I should like to
change places with:
Bill Gates

My favourites

 

Building:


The new Scottish Parliament building. You can both love and hate a building - some fantastic elements, and some …… not so fantastic!
Car:

Aston Martin DB7
Piece of art:

National Gallery of Scotland - take your pick!
Film: The Sixth Sense

Desert Island essentials

 
Description: Anywhere hot, clean, with a fresh-water pool, sandy beach and my family

CD:
Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club,1963 (great atmosphere)

DVD/Video:
Field of Dreams - not exactly critically acclaimed, but yes, I'm a sucker for feel-good films

Book:
Any autobiography within reason

Food:
Fresh salmon
 
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