How do you make an impact with your Architecture Portfolio?

A portfolio is not just a supporting document. It is often the evidence that decides whether an architecture application feels credible.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how to make an architecture portfolio more impactful, including online presentation, portfolio templates, interview use, punchy evidence, common mistakes and how to support a strong CV.

The conversation covers:

• How a portfolio supports a strong CV
• Why online presentation changes how a portfolio is read
• What to learn from reviewing portfolio templates
• How to make project evidence feel punchy and relevant
• Which portfolio mistakes can weaken an application

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Chapters

• 00:00 Why portfolios need impact
• 05:00 From strong CV to supporting portfolio
• 12:00 Making your portfolio stand out online
• 20:00 Carrying a portfolio through interview
• 30:00 Reviewing portfolio templates
• 40:00 What makes a punchy architecture portfolio
• 50:00 Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• 60:00 Final portfolio advice and next steps

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