Quiet or difficult periods can either disappear, or they can become useful evidence for the next opportunity.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how architecture professionals can use quiet or difficult periods to build skills, stay organised, support wellbeing, network, learn software, engage with community, prepare for jobs and maintain career momentum.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8nqlrl5iIc

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-skills-to-build/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings

Architecture mentoring is not just having someone senior tell you to work harder. Good mentoring helps you understand options, judgement and timing.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jason Boyle about architecture mentoring, nuclear architecture, mindset, technology, networking, social media, charging for your work, setting fees, financial viability, professional growth and balancing passion with stability.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWL8z9Hl2Wc

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/jason-boyle-architect-mentor-and-fellow-of-the-riba

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

A client-side architecture role can be a strong move if you want to apply design judgement inside a developer, estate, client or owner organisation.

Stephen Drew speaks with David Drews from Allied London about client-side architecture roles, in-house design teams, TP Bennett, Steven Marshall Architects, Manchester projects, design quality, delivery roles, career transitions and creativity during lockdown.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyEoOfcorXk

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/david-drews-design-director-at-allied-london/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome

Jamiul Choudhury's story is useful because it is not a neat, linear architecture career note. It brings together Part II experience, travel, public visibility and job-search reality.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jamiul Choudhury, Part II Architectural Assistant and winner of BBC's Race Across the World, about returning to architecture, job hunting, work experience, persistence, personal profile and turning wider life experience into a career story.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haDvwskKmU4

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/jamiul-choudhury-architecture-career/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome

This guest session is a practical job-search reset for architecture students and graduates who need clearer CVs, portfolios and application habits.

Stephen Drew joins Sarah Lebner's The Architect Project for a guest session on architecture CVs, portfolios, recruitment, LinkedIn, lockdown job-search tactics, cover letters, employer research, portfolio strategy and overcoming imposter syndrome.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grYo_sxFXCI

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/sarah-lebner-sustainable-architecture-careers/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome

Humanitarian architecture is not an abstract idea. At its best, it uses design, technical skill and coordination to improve health, livelihoods and resilience where the need is real.

Stephen Drew speaks with David Murray from Article 25 about humanitarian architecture, safe shelter, global projects, schools, hospitals, homes, volunteering, fundraising, COVID-19 challenges and how design skills can support communities in need.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUlnOD_BZ-0

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/david-murray-article-25/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome

First in Architecture matters because students and professionals need practical, clear resources they can actually use when detailing, studio or practice starts to feel opaque.

Stephen Drew speaks with Emma Walshaw about First in Architecture, practical learning resources, architectural details, Passive House, working from home, social media, perfectionism, productivity, running a business and exploring new career paths.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkj7bPlmGfc

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/emma-walshaw-first-in-architecture/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings