#HumansOfLSA : Duko Frankhuizen
- Oct 4, 2017
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 5, 2020
Our #HumansOfLSA interview series gets to know some of the people behind the Leake Street Arches project as well as those living and working in the local area.
This week, we met with Duko Frankhuizen, the Development Manager at LCR.
1. What did you want to be when you were a child?
An astronaut
2. Where is your happy place?
Campsites
3. What’s your first ever memory?
Meeting St Nicolas, the original Santa Claus
4. What do you regard as your biggest achievement in life so far?
Running the marathon
5. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Finding somewhere to live in London.
6. When did you last break the rules?
Singing S Club 7 at karaoke. Absolute no-no.
7. If you could meet anyone (living or dead) who would it be?
Leonard Cohen
8. If you were a graffiti artist, what would your tag name be and why?
Ducc, because it was! Only used it once…
9. What scares you most?
The 5.30pm train to Manchester, on a Friday night.
10. If you could be remembered for one quality, what would it be?
Honesty
Duko's story is really inspiring! Thanks for sharing these glimpses into the lives of people at LSA. Watermark Remover
This #HumansOfLSA spotlight on Duko Frankhuizen captures the playful, human side of Leake Street Arches. From karaoke rule-breaking to big life fears, it shows how small moments define us—just like bitlife, where tiny choices shape who you become.
the way you shared his background, personal memories and candid thoughts made the piece feel warm, human, and full of personality. It’s inspiring to see the story behind Leake Street Arches brought to life through someone who helped shape it. I recently spotted a piece on a gifting‑and‑lifestyle blog https://www.gourmetgiftbasketstore.com/ that touched on the power of thoughtful creative spaces and how they help foster community — reading both made me appreciate just how important places like Leake Street Arches are for urban culture. Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed reading this post — I loved how candidly you let Duko share his memories and personal journey, from childhood dreams of being an astronaut to running a marathon and finding a home in London. The way you captured his quiet‑moments (like karaoke or that fear of the 5:30 pm Friday train) made him feel so human and relatable. I recently came across a similar personal‑story post on a thesagelawgroup review blog https://thesagelawgroup.ca/, and it offered an interesting perspective on how people navigate big life changes. Thanks for giving a voice to stories like this — they remind us there’s humanity behind every name.
The result is something rare: a Retro Bowl game that feels both nostalgic and timeless.