{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Architecture Social","title":"Switching Careers from Architecture to Real Estate: Ft. Aqeel Sourjah at Quadrant Estates","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2920,"description":"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 and OSMO in Battersea. With a background in architecture and an MSc in Real Estate Development, Aqeel brings fresh insights into the intersection of design, development, and sustainability. We'll also explore how his experience is shaping some of London’s most exciting new workspaces.0:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties01:31 Guest Introduction: Akhil Sourjha from Quadrant02:07 Akhil's Journey from Architecture to Real Estate10:45 The Role of a Development Manager16:44 Navigating Job Titles in Real Estate20:04 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals22:53 Challenges for International Students in the UK Job Market27:10 The Impact of AI and Technology in Real Estate29:26 Leveraging AI in Business Operations29:54 The Role of Creativity in Development Management30:33 Embracing Technology and Staying Ahead30:55 Market Sentiment and Economic Outlook33:14 Exciting Future in Architecture and Development35:30 Qualities for Success in Real Estate43:58 Balancing Passion and Work-Life47:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information_____📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://architecturesocial.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-rMvJUsChjtM86cbX6HsMLsf8_1wafxNTapzf36yNQU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZjEw/ZWJiNjEyYTJlNDky/NDAxY2YwMGIzOThm/NjdlMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}