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 257 Episodes
He Started His Own Architecture Practice at 29
What does it actually take to start your own architecture practice in 2026?Alex Sutton founded Studio Sutton in August 2019 at the age of 29, just six months before th...
Why Architects Have Zero Power in the UK Right Now
Stephen Drew speaks with Jay Morton about why architects have so little power in the UK built environment, what RIBA needs to change, and how the profession can build ...
A KPF Director’s Honest Advice for Young Architects
Stephen Drew speaks with Francesco Casella, Director at KPF, about building a long-term architecture career inside a global practice, including hiring, progression, le...
Running an Architecture Practice Isn’t What You Think
Stephen Drew speaks with Tim, co-founder of nimtim architects, about starting and running an architecture practice, including fees, hiring, culture, risk, profit and t...
How to Future Proof Your Architecture Career
Stephen Drew speaks with Ami Nigam, Head of Design Technology at Benoy, about BIM, computational design, AI and the skills architecture professionals need to stay usef...
How to Actually Get Hired in Architecture and Interior Design
Stephen Drew shares practical advice from a Kingston University session on getting hired in architecture and interior design, covering CVs, portfolios, direct outreach...
How to Land Your First Architect Role
Stephen Drew gives a practical lecture on getting a first architecture or interiors role, covering CVs, sample portfolios, direct applications, job search volume, grad...
Is This the End of Revit? How Architects Must Adapt (2026)
Stephen Drew speaks with Allister Lewis about AI, BIM 2.0, generative design, Revit, architecture technology and the skills architects need as practice workflows change.
The Future of Housing: A Deep Dive into Modular Innovation with ZedPods
Stephen Drew speaks with Lalit Chauhary of ZedPods about modular housing, zero carbon delivery, business growth, pricing, construction risk and what architecture can l...
Why Architects Need to Think Like Influencers: Marketing Secrets Revealed
Stephen Drew explains why architects need to take marketing more seriously, covering personal brand, consistency, audience focus, AIDA, direct sales, AI and automation.
Why Ignoring AI Could Spell Doom for Your Architecture Practice ft. George Guida
Stephen Drew speaks with George Guida, founder of xFigura, about AI in architecture, concept design, 3D modelling, software UX, education and what practices need to un...
Architecture's Future: Are Universities Keeping Up? | ft. Alberto Villanueva
Stephen Drew speaks with Alberto Villanueva of Ravensbourne University about architecture education, industry links, student preparedness, financial pressure, AI and h...
From Designs to Developments: Greg Blaquiere's Planning Journey
Stephen Drew speaks with Greg Blaquiere of Eagle Planning and Development about planning consultancy, moving from local authority to private practice, starting a busin...
Can Architecture Really Heal? Discover the Impact with Kim Kennedy
Stephen Drew speaks with Kim Kennedy, Principal at Parkin Architects, about healthcare architecture, mental health facilities, specialist career routes, technology and...
Introverts as Leaders: Carlo Magni Challenges Architectural Norms
Stephen Drew speaks with Carlo Magni of EPR Architects about leadership, introversion, soft skills, delegation, public speaking, career progression and the move from t...
Revit Rookie to Digital Leader: Jon Arnott's Path to Adeptus
Stephen Drew speaks with Jon Arnott about moving from early BIM adoption into digital leadership, consultancy, entrepreneurship, AI in construction and what young prof...
Small Practice, Big Impact: Claire Nash on Cash Flow, Clients and Confidence
Stephen Drew speaks with Claire Nash about running a small architecture practice, cash flow, deposits, marketing, niches, books, networking, AI and the confidence need...
Writing, Curating, Strategising: Lucy Bullivant’s Urbanist Toolkit
Stephen Drew speaks with Lucy Bullivant about urbanism, writing, publishing, curating exhibitions, retrofitting, public engagement, Temple Bar Trust and how storytelli...