The Future of Work in the Architecture Industry, ft. Evelyn Lee

Stephen Drew speaks with Evelyn Lee about the future of work in architecture, flexible working, workplace strategy, inclusion, agile teams, connected practice, technology and how studios can adapt to changing expectations.

Show Notes

The future of work in architecture is not only about where people sit. It is about trust, flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and how practices adapt to changing expectations.

Stephen Drew speaks with Evelyn Lee about workplace strategy, flexible working, inclusion, agile teams, connected practice, technology and what architecture studios can learn from wider changes in the world of work.

The conversation covers:

• How flexible working has changed expectations in architecture
• Why workplace strategy matters for practice culture
• How inclusion and access connect to new ways of working
• What architecture studios can learn from agile and technology-led teams
• Why future skills and adaptability matter for both practices and candidates

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the future of work in architecture
• 04:08 Evelyn Lee, workplace strategy and innovation
• 09:08 Flexible working and what changed after the pandemic
• 14:08 Connected teams, communication and practice culture
• 19:08 Inclusion, access and designing better ways of working
• 24:08 Agile working and lessons from technology companies
• 29:08 What architecture studios can learn from workplace strategy
• 34:08 Leadership, trust and managing hybrid teams
• 39:08 Technology, collaboration and keeping teams aligned
• 44:08 Future skills and career resilience in architecture
• 49:08 Practical advice for practices adapting to change
• 54:08 Closing reflections on the future of the profession

Creators and Guests

Host

Stephen Drew

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.

What is Architecture Social?

Architecture has always been social. Careers should be too.

Hosted by Stephen Drew, the Architecture Social podcast brings you honest conversations from across the UK built environment. Architects, practice leaders and the people shaping the profession talk openly about their careers, their work and how practice really runs.

Expect straight talk on salaries, portfolios, hiring, progression and running a practice, from Part 1 students looking for their first role to directors building their teams.

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