
From Setbacks to Success: Ste Taylor’s Journey to Head of Design at Turley
Ste Taylor’s career path is anything but traditional—starting in architecture, navigating difficult times and redundancies before ultimately rising to Head of Design at Turley.
In this episode, we dive into his unexpected journey, from falling out of love with architecture to mastering design and planning on the client side.
We’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of design codes, their role in shaping better housing, and why they’re more critical now than ever.
With the UK at a crossroads in urban development, Ste shares how design codes can help avoid past mistakes and deliver a new era of beautiful, high-quality homes.
In this episode, we dive into his unexpected journey, from falling out of love with architecture to mastering design and planning on the client side.
We’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of design codes, their role in shaping better housing, and why they’re more critical now than ever.
With the UK at a crossroads in urban development, Ste shares how design codes can help avoid past mistakes and deliver a new era of beautiful, high-quality homes.
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Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.