From Skyscrapers to Street Art: The Architecture Social Show
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From Skyscrapers to Street Art: The Architecture Social Show

Summary

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway host an archive Architecture Social Show episode covering market updates, railway stations, mental health, Brentford street art, BDP's community park, the Champs-Elysees, New York skyscrapers, live-streamed offices, events and jobs.

This archive Architecture Social Show episode works as a quick industry catch-up: architecture news, project chat, jobs, events and community conversation.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss market updates, railway stations, mental health, Brentford street art, BDP's community park, the Champs-Elysees, New York skyscrapers, live-streamed offices, events and jobs.

The conversation covers:

  • How project and city references can make industry news more accessible
  • Why market updates and job mentions matter for candidates
  • How community events and live discussions helped the platform grow
  • What early Architecture Social shows reveal about the profession's mood

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Architecture Social Show: Skyscrapers to Street Art

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Welcome to the Architecture Social Show
  • 00:11 Current State of the Architecture Market
  • 00:24 Exciting Segments and Upcoming Events
  • 00:47 Badass Building of the Week
  • 01:20 Casual Conversations and Lockdown Life
  • 02:10 Amazing Train Station and Mental Health
  • 05:14 Urban Art and Graffiti in Brentford
  • 07:08 BDP's Community Park Project
  • 10:07 Revamping Paris: The Champs-Elysees Project
  • 13:17 World's Thinnest Skyscraper in New York
  • 15:41 Live Stream from Chicago Office
  • 17:01 Anish Kapoor and Chicago's The Bean
  • 18:09 Exploring Office S&M's Salem Road Project
  • 20:35 Upcoming Architecture Social Events
  • 23:29 Badass Building of the Week: Circular House vs Temple of Steps
  • 29:43 Job of the Week and Career Opportunities
  • 32:25 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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  • (00:00) - Welcome to the Architecture Social Show
  • (00:24) - Exciting Architectural Projects and Events
  • (00:47) - Badass Building of the Week
  • (01:20) - Casual Conversations and Lockdown Life
  • (02:10) - Amazing Train Station and Mental Health
  • (05:14) - Urban Art and Graffiti in Brentford
  • (07:08) - BDP's Community Park and Architectural Heritage
  • (10:07) - Revamping Paris: The Champs Élysées Project
  • (13:17) - World's Thinnest Skyscraper in New York
  • (15:41) - Live Streaming from Chicago
  • (17:01) - Anish Kapoor and Chicago's The Bean
  • (18:09) - Exploring Office S&M's Salem Road Project
  • (20:35) - Upcoming Architecture Social Events
  • (23:29) - Badass Building of the Week: Circular House vs. Temple of Steps
  • (29:43) - Job of the Week and Career Opportunities
  • (32:25) - Weekly Words of Wisdom and Community Engagement

Creators and Guests

Stephen Drew
Host
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.