From Drafts To Drinks: Navigating The London Architecture Scene With Daniel K Poku-Davies
Summary
Stephen Drew speaks with Daniel K Poku-Davies about London architecture networking, events, community, confidence, RIBA engagement, diversity, professional relationships and why showing up in person can shape careers.Networking in architecture can feel awkward, but in-person events remain one of the most useful ways to build confidence, meet collaborators and understand the wider industry.
Stephen Drew speaks with Daniel K Poku-Davies about the London architecture scene, networking, events, diversity, professional relationships and why showing up can make a real difference to a career.
The conversation covers:
- Why architecture networking is more useful when it is relaxed and regular
- How students and early career professionals can build confidence
- Why professional bodies and informal communities both matter
- How diversity and representation affect networking spaces
- Why in-person relationships can open doors that online content cannot
Read the episode on Architecture Social: Navigating The London Architecture Scene
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Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to London architecture networking
- 05:00 Events, developers and meeting people across the city
- 10:00 Confidence, students and learning to speak to people
- 15:00 Building relationships and getting past nerves
- 20:00 RIBA, collaboration and protecting the role of architects
- 25:00 Diversity, age and representation in professional networks
- 30:00 In-person events, people behind projects and community
- 35:00 Networking names, friendly rivalry and audience comments
- 40:00 Closing reflections and where to meet in person
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