Stephen Drew
Bio
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.Appears in 238 Episodes
Oops! Did I Do That? Ayo Abbas Spills the Tea on the Top 5 Architecture Marketing Mistakes
Top 5 Mistakes in Architecture Marketing with Ayo AbbasIn this episode, the host welcomes Ayo Abbas of Abbas Marketing to delve into the common mistakes made in archit...
Exploring Architecture and Town Planning with UPP - Journey, Challenges, and Collaboration
Exploring Architecture and Town Planning with UPP - Journey, Challenges, and CollaborationIn this episode, join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Architectur...
The Business of Architecture: Risks, Rewards, and Real Talk with Hakan Agca at Cross Works
What does it take to build a thriving architecture business from scratch? Hakan Agca, founder of CrossWorks, joins the show to share his journey from working in top fi...
What is Heritage and Conservation, Ft. Jonathan Goode at Le Lay Architects
Ever wondered what the day to the professional life of an Architect working on restorative projects or the renovation of heritage and conservation buildings?
Reimagining Workplaces: Exploring the Future of Office Design with Hollie Welch at dMFK
Join us in a fascinating discussion with Holly Welsh, Associate Director at DMFK Architects, as she delves into her journey in architecture, starting from her studies ...
How BIM is Changing Landscape Architecture: A Conversation with Alejandro Gatica at Gillespies
How is BIM shaping the future of landscape architecture? Join us for a conversation with Alejandro Gatica, Principal BIM Manager at Gillespies, as he shares his journe...
BIM-ing Innovation: How Alfonso Monedero Bridges Tech and Creativity at Heatherwick Studio
What’s it like to balance cutting-edge technology with groundbreaking design? Alfonso Monedero, Head of BIM at Heatherwick Studio, shares his journey from struggling a...
From Setbacks to Success: Ste Taylor’s Journey to Head of Design at Turley
Ste Taylor’s career path is anything but traditional—starting in architecture, navigating difficult times and redundancies before ultimately rising to Head of Design a...
Breaking the Architect Mold: Enrique Soler’s Shift to Interior Design at Willmott Dixon Interiors
Ever feel like you're stuck on the traditional architect path? Enrique Soler from Willmott Dixon Interiors is here to show you why playing it safe might be holding you...
Designing Without Limits: Lessons from the Ultra-Luxury World, ft Victor LG at HBA
What happens when budget constraints don’t exist? Join Victor LG, Design Director at HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates, for an eye-opening look at what it means to design f...
Switching Careers from Architecture to Real Estate: Ft. Aqeel Sourjah at Quadrant Estates
Aqeel Sourjah joins us to chat about his journey from architecture to managing major ESG-driven office developments at Quadrant, including YY London in Canary Wharf an...
Is an Architecture Apprenticeship Right for You? Insights from the Experts & Graduates
We’re diving deep into the world of architecture apprenticeships with the team behind the Architecture Apprenticeship Handbook. Join us as we sit down with Daniel Good...
The Confidence Gap: How It's Affecting Women’s Careers in Architecture .ft Ishwariya Rajamohan
What if confidence is quietly shaping the careers of women in architecture? We sit down with Ishwariya Rajamohan to explore how challenges with confidence affect reten...
Hospitality Reimagined: Converting Offices into Lifestyle Destinations. Ft. Eric Jafari at AENDRE
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a bland office block into a vibrant, design-led hospitality hotspot? This week, we're diving deep with Eric Jafari, a visionar...
Leaving Architecture to REMAP digital design, ft. Jack Stewart and Ben Porter
Dive into the digital realm with Jack Stewart and Ben Porter as they unpack their journey from architects at Hawkins Brown to digital pioneers at REMAP. Discover how R...
Designing Offices That Inspire: The Future of Workplaces, ft. Greta Kriovaite
Forget the cold, lifeless cubicles and soulless glass boxes. Greta Kriovaite, Design Principal at Woodalls, dives deep into why workplace design needs a massive rethin...
Behind the Algorithms: Computational Design Secrets, ft. Nirmala + Mario at Perkins&Will
Navigating complex design challenges requires more than creativity; it demands strategy and precision. Enter Nirmala Srinivasa and Mario Romero from Perkins&Will, mast...
What is Community Led Housing? Ft. Levent Kerimol
Dive deep into the innovative world of community-led housing with Levent Kerimol, Director of Community Led Housing London, as he unfolds the layers of collaborative d...
Changing Careers from Architecture to Development, ft. Dolunay Dogahan
Dive into Dolunay Dogahan's career shift from architecture to project manager, where she now orchestrates the development of London’s prime real estate at CO—RE.
Blending Architecture, Design and Education for MAXIMUM IMPACT, ft. Kevin Haley
Step inside the studio and classroom with Kevin Haley, a designer and educator who bridges practical architecture with academic inquiry.
Regenerative Designs, Real Impact: Career Insights from Russ Edwards, Architect turned Developer
Dive deep with us as we chat with Russ Edwards, the visionary Project Director behind Latimer's Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Project at Clarion Housing...
Can an Architect Became an Award-Winning Developer? Ft. Marc Turnier at Arcvelop
Today, Marc Turnier of Arcvelop joins us to unpack the journey from architect to developer. At the heart of Arcvelop’s philosophy is a commitment to infusing every pro...
How to Win Projects in the Public Sector, ft. Be First London
Dive deep with us as Jacob Willson and Amandeep Kalra from Be First open up about the transformative power of architecture and urban design in Barking and Dagenham. Th...
From Vice to Nice: Running an Architecture Practice in Miami
Join us as we sit down with Matias Daroch MIK Architecture to peel back the layers of this Miami-based firm's unique collaborative environment where design, constructi...
From Concept to Sensation: Crafting the Future of Experiential Hospitality
Join us for a conversation with Ana Moisin from Anamo Design Studio, who shares insights on the evolving landscape of hospitality design. We will be exploring the impo...
Inside Innovation: BDP's Justin Parsons Talks Transformative Design
Dive into the world of architecture at BDP with Justin Parsons, the creative force behind some of the most innovative retail and residential spaces across the globe.
Oliver Lowrie’s Top 10 LESSONS LEARNED made while setting up an Architecture Practice
Today we are going to dive deep with Oliver Lowrie, the straight-shooting co-founder of Ackroyd Lowrie, as he lays bare the top 10 lessons learned while setting up the...
Building Your Personal Brand: Mastering LinkedIn for Architecture Professionals
What on earth does "Personal Branding" even mean?