Hosted by Architecture Social, Stephen Drew · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 258 episodes
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It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.No fluff, just the reality of practice.
Architecture Social, Stephen Drew hosts Architecture Social, a business show with 258 episodes published.
What does it actually take to start your own architecture practice in 2026? Alex Sutton founded Studio Sutton in August 2019 at the age of 29, just six months before the world locked down. In this conversation with Steph
Why are architects completely absent from the rooms where decisions get made? Jay Morton is a director at Bell Phillips Architects, a housing campaigner, and a candidate for the next RIBA President. In this conversation
In this episode, Stephen Drew speaks with Francesco Casella, Director at KPF, about career growth, working at a global architecture firm, and what it really takes to succeed long term in practice. Francesco shares his jo
In this episode, Stephen sits down with Tim, co founder of nimtim architects, a design led practice based in South London. Tim shares his journey from working in traditional practice to unexpectedly starting his own stud
In this episode, Stephen sits down with Ami Nigam, Head of Design Technology at Benoy, a leading global architecture practice based in London. Ami shares his journey from studying architecture in India, to working intern
Stephen Drew from Architecture Social drops into Kingston University for a straight talking session on how students and early career designers can land roles in London. It is welcoming, honest and very practical. Stephen
You want a job in architecture or interiors in London and you want it fast. This is the playbook. We cover how to stop waiting for job boards and go direct to studios. How to send a tight 3 to 5 page sample portfolio. Th
Stephen Drew sits down with Allister Lewis to break down the big changes happening in architecture today. From new software challenging Revit to the rise of AI across design, delivery and practice management, this episod
In this episode, we sit down with Lalit Chauhary, Design Director at Zed Pods, an award winning modular design studio that’s changing the game in social housing. From studying architecture in India to leading zero carbon
Join Stephen Drew on this detailed live stream covering essential marketing strategies for 2026 and beyond. Drawing from years of experience, mistakes, and successful tactics, the host shares valuable insights on buildin
Join us in this exciting episode of the Architecture Social show as we delve into the future of AI in Architecture with the founder of xFigura, George. Discover how AI is revolutionizing architectural practices, from con
Join us on the Architecture Social show as we explore the state of the architecture industry in 2025 with Alberto, head of the Department of Architecture at Ravensbourne University in London. In this episode, we discuss
Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Greg Blaquiere, founder of Eagle Planning and Development. Discover Greg's fascinating journey in the world of planning consultancy, from his beginnings in local governme
Join us for a fascinating discussion on architecture's role in healthcare with Kim Kennedy, Principal at Parkin Architects. Based in Ottawa, Kim delves into her journey in healthcare architecture, exploring the design an
Join us on the Architecture Social Show as host Stephen meets Carlo Magni, an Architect and Associate Director at EPR Architects, to explore the intricacies of architectural leadership and career progression. They discus
Join us on the Architecture Social show as we dive into the world of historic building conversions and modern design with Simon Vernon-Harcourt, the Design Director at City and Country. Simon shares his journey from stud
In this episode, Jon takes us on a trip down memory lane to the days before BIM was even a thing, sharing his journey from traditional architecture to becoming a leader in BIM implementation. He opens up about the challe
Charging 50% upfront. Blogging to get work. Teaching part-time and even working as a dinner lady in the early days. From just herself to a team of six. Refusing to play the “starving artist” trope. Claire Nash isn’t just
Award-winning author, strategist and curator Lucy Bullivant joins us to spill the tea on what it really takes to shape cities that work – and why good urbanism needs more than just good design. We dive into her journey f
Ben Richards gave up the drawing board for the developer’s desk and now he’s got four businesses, millions in property deals, and a lot of stories from the front lines. In this episode, we dig into the nitty-gritty of go
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