Back to The Drawing Board

By Theo and Phil

Hi We're Phil and Theo,An architect and intern / student duo talking about all things architecture, architectural education, architectural practice / business and of course total sh*t. Follow Theo'

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January 13, 2024 Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E1 - Back to Back to the Drawing Board
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In this episode Theo and Phil talk about the last year since we had to take a break toil you in on where we've been, our experience as practice runner and studio for the last year in business and at university. We also set out the future of the podcast and our goals for this year.

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February 27, 2023 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E4 - A Guide To Architectural Tech
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In this "a guide to" episode Theo and Phil talk tech for architects and students.
Prepare yourself for Phil to say 'Apple' plenty of times and lots of riveting topics... Whilst not the most thought provoking subject technology is an essential part of the process for architects and students in the 21st century. Whilst many of us will do SOME hand drawing, sketching or artsy type works the majority of work is don on a digital medium so it is IMPERATIVE that we pick the right one.
In this guide we're hoping to give you the knowledge and tips that will help you to select what's right for you and works best for you set up be it in practice or in university.
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1h 9min
February 13, 2023 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E3 - The Valentines Day Special
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In this Valentines special Theo and Phil talk dating architects and what the benefits might be (or cons…) we also have a closer on this episode where we discuss some interestingly shaped buildings…
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57min
January 30, 2023 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E2 - The Stereotypical Architect
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In this episode we’re going to discus the stereotypes of architects and whether we think they hold any water and will discus how close to these we stray, as weird as we are.

Stereotypes
Lego
Drives a saab
Weird fashion (but good fashion) Only dress in mono colour
Unathletic
Engineers hate us
Rich
Good at drawing
Long hours
Fuelled by coffee/caffeine
Use shoulder bags
Live in awesome house that they designed
Socially maladjusted
Sustainability nerds
Can’t draw people
All work is sketching and drawing
James Bond cool
Architectural studies is very simple (The opposite is true)
Architecture is for men (really?)
For the wealthy
Glamorous job
Travelling

Hobbies
Phil
Coffee - separate ep / addiction
Strong boy and truck pulling
Cheffing
Guitar / bass / sing / drums

once upon a time:
Gaming
Warhammer
Recording music
DIY / tinkering

Theo
Painting/drawing
Lego
MMA
Cheffing
Drums and bass
Ducking / crouching

https://www.mymove.com/home-inspiration/architectural/classic-misconceptions-of-architects/
https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-community/a8205-breaking-the-stereotypes-in-architecture/
https://architizer.com/blog/practice/details/architect-stereotypes-and-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/
https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/episode-061-architectural-stereotypes/
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1h 25min
January 16, 2023 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E1 - 2022 Awards Wrapped up
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Welcome to 2023 - In this video we're going to run through some of the awards from 2022 particularly RIBA, AJ and ArchDaily.

If the final section or this format is at all of interest t you ArchDaily release their winners next month and we could jump the gun by getting them out of the way then, just let us know in the comments!

RIBA:
Sterling prize
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-stirling-prize
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-regional-awards/riba-east-award-winners/2022/magdalene-college-library

House of the year award - The Red House.
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-house-of-the-year

Stephen Lawrence - Hackney school of food. Awarded to projects with a budget under £1million.
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/stephen-lawrence-prize

Architects journal:
Architect of the year - Yuka to Tenjo by Kochi Architect’s Studio.
https://awards.architectsjournal.co.uk/ajaa/en/page/2022-winners
http://www.kkas.sakura.ne.jp/

This is the chosen project to represent them
https://www.architectural-review.com/awards/ar-house/yuka-to-tenjo-in-tokyo-japan-by-kochi-architects-studio#:~:text=The%20Yuka%20to%20Tenjo%20('Floor,instead%20on%20transforming%20the%20interior.

Health and wellbeing - Thames Hospice by KKE Architects.

https://kkearchitects.co.uk/project/thames-hospice/
Shortlist: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/exclusive-first-aj-architecture-awards-2022-finalists-revealed

AJ House of the year March House by Knox Bhavan Architects
https://knoxbhavan.co.uk/work/march-house

Small projects
https://smallprojects.architectsjournal.co.uk/ajsp23/en/page/previous-winners#2022

ArchDaily
https://www.archdaily.com/977012/the-15-winners-of-the-2022-building-of-the-year-awards
https://www.archdaily.com/975589/the-archdaily-2022-building-of-the-year-awards

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1h 12min
December 12, 2022 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E7 - The All Nighter
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In this aptly quick episode we look into Phil’s top tips for pulling an all nighter. As its that time of the year where we all have to consider pulling one off its always worth going in prepared… or not going in at all…

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29min
November 28, 2022 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E6 - A Christmas Gift Guide For Architects And Architecture Students
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In this episode we talk about some gift ideas for architects and studios over 7 categories
For the stationary cupboard
For the library
For the desk
For away from the desk
For wearing
Tech
For Fun

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1h 3min
November 14, 2022 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E5 - Make your office or studio suck less
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In this fifth episode we look into some tips and tricks for making your office or studio experience suck less.

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October 31, 2022 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E4 - A Coffee with Phil Wontner-Smith / PWS Architecture + Design Ltd
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In this fourth episode we look into Phil's past and what lead him to where he is today in all its under slept and over-caffeinated 'glory'

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1h 15min
October 17, 2022 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E3 - Stationary and Books Basics for Architects and Students
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In this third episode we look into a list of stationary and book requirements sent to Theo and we discus the merits, pro's cons and alternatives from years of experience and lots of trial and error; so you don't have to!

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FAQs about Back to The Drawing Board:

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