The Architecture Social Show Strikes Back!
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The Architecture Social Show Strikes Back!

Summary

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway host an archive Architecture Social Show episode covering weekly updates, architecture gifts, design news, home design stories, contemporary architecture, underwater public art, office construction, Manchester projects, events, EV charging and jobs.

This archive Architecture Social Show episode is architecture news with a bit of personality: design stories, events, job-market notes and the small signals that make the industry feel alive.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss weekly updates, architecture gifts, design news, contemporary architecture, underwater public art, office construction, Manchester projects, events, EV charging and jobs.

The conversation covers:

  • How informal architecture shows can surface useful industry talking points
  • Why design news, jobs and events work well together in a community format
  • How COVID-19 was shaping office and construction conversations at the time
  • What candidates can learn from listening to the wider industry mood

Read the episode on Architecture Social: The Architecture Social Show Strikes Back

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Welcome to the Architecture Social Show
  • 00:39 Will's Weekly Update
  • 01:22 Quirky Architecture Gifts
  • 05:09 Modular Design Stories
  • 09:34 Traditional Meets Contemporary Architecture
  • 11:59 The Reefline Underwater Sculpture Park
  • 15:00 Impact of COVID-19 on Office Construction
  • 16:30 The Future of Office Spaces
  • 17:22 Graphs and Data Insights
  • 18:15 London Construction Focus
  • 18:45 Manchester's Architectural Highlights
  • 21:44 Architects Underground and Events
  • 24:34 Electric Car Charging Stations
  • 25:48 Architectural Podcasts and Sketches
  • 29:57 Weekly Words of Wisdom and Job Opportunities

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  • (00:00) - Welcome to the Architecture Social Show
  • (00:41) - Will's Personal Update
  • (01:17) - Quirky Gift Ideas for Architects
  • (03:44) - Badly Organized Architecture News of the Week
  • (04:59) - Modular Homes for Dogs
  • (07:23) - Architectural Exhibit for Dogs
  • (09:32) - Corpus Christi College Library Extension
  • (11:27) - Underwater Public Sculpture Park
  • (14:14) - Impact of COVID-19 on Office Construction
  • (15:35) - Discussing Office Reconfigurations Post-Pandemic
  • (16:27) - Graphs and Data Insights
  • (17:16) - Central London Construction Overview
  • (18:19) - Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester Hotel
  • (20:27) - Architects Underground and Other Cool Events
  • (23:07) - Electric Car Charging Stations
  • (24:17) - Corgan's Podcast and Other Recommendations
  • (28:24) - Weekly Words of Wisdom and Job Opportunities
  • (29:59) - Conclusion and Farewell

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.