What it is like to work at Weston Williamson + Partners, ft. Chris Williamson

Practice culture, transport expertise, sustainability and delegation all shape what it feels like to work at an architecture studio over the long term.

Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Williamson about Weston Williamson + Partners, transport-led design, sustainability, office culture, delegation, career advice and the importance of enthusiasm and lifelong learning.

The conversation covers:

• How transport-led design contributes to better cities
• Why sustainability has changed the mood of architecture over time
• How inclusive office culture depends on sharing responsibility
• What candidates can learn from Chris's advice on enthusiasm and honesty
• Why lifelong learning matters for architecture practices

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Working at Weston Williamson + Partners

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Weston Williamson + Partners
• 05:00 Transport, sustainability and changing architectural priorities
• 10:00 Office culture, inclusion and sharing design responsibility
• 15:00 Delegation, authority and letting teams lead
• 20:00 Enthusiasm, honesty and what candidates should show
• 25:00 Lifelong learning and staying ahead in practice
• 30:00 Writing, illustration and Chris's children's book

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