What is it like to work at HLW Architects? Ft. Bronte Turner

Practice culture matters when you are choosing where to work. The right studio is not just a name on a CV, it shapes the projects, people and opportunities around you.

Stephen Drew speaks with Bronte Turner about HLW Architects, workplace design, international careers, AI, practice culture and what candidates should think about when researching architecture firms.

The conversation covers:

• What HLW Architects does and how the practice has evolved
• How Bronte's career moved from Australia to London
• Why workplace design and client ambition shape studio culture
• How AI and emerging technology are being discussed in practice
• What candidates should research before approaching architecture firms

Read the episode on Architecture Social: What is it like to work at HLW Architects?

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to HLW Architects
• 05:00 Bronte Turner's route to London and HLW
• 08:00 Practice culture, presentations and getting started
• 15:00 Office life, team culture and the realities behind project work
• 20:00 Projects, workplace design and client ambition
• 25:00 AI in architecture and emerging technology
• 30:00 Researching firms and understanding what interests you
• 35:00 International moves, bravery and candidate mindset
• 40:00 Costs, salaries and open conversations in practice
• 45:00 Closing reflections and future Architecture Social events

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