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"Welcome to Discussed It, a Podcast Where We Discuss a Little About a Lot. The Podcast is hosted by Herbie Hudson and Hayden Day, two pending architectural students who hope to detail their experiences of life in informal, digestible podcasts.Welcome to Discussed It, a Podcast Where We Discuss a Little About a Lot. This episode, we:
Talk to Stephen Drew, the Head of Architecture and Design at Macdonald & Company, and the creator of the Architecture Social platform which is a community that brings together professionals, employers, students and academics within the architecture and design industry.
Discuss our ‘Thing Of The Week’
and much more..."
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From Architecture Dreams to Digital Communities: A Conversation with Stephen Drew | Discussed It Podcast Ep. 13
Stephen shares insights into his multifaceted career journey, from working as an architectural assistant during a global recession to creating a thriving online community for architecture and design professionals, students, and employers.
He discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from architecture to recruitment, the inception and evolution of Architecture Social during the COVID-19 furlough period, and the importance of networking and going the extra mile in one’s career. Additionally, Stephen talks about his involvement with the Architects Benevolent Society, offering support to those in the architecture industry, and shares his passion for video games like Cyberpunk 2077. This episode is packed with valuable advice for architecture students and professionals alike.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:43 Stephen Drew's Background and Career Journey
05:21 The Birth of Architecture Social
08:23 Challenges and Evolution of Architecture Social
14:04 Balancing Work and Passion Projects
28:21 Insights on Recruitment and Job Seeking
40:53 Involvement with Architects Benevolent Society
43:18 Joining as an Ambassador
43:30 Spreading Awareness and Support
44:39 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
45:58 The Importance of Community
46:37 Balancing Digital and Real-Life Interactions
47:22 Engaging with the Architecture Community
50:38 The Role of Feedback and Collaboration
52:48 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
01:05:45 Future Aspirations and Reflections
01:09:29 Weekly Highlights and Final Thoughts
Stephen shares insights into his multifaceted career journey, from working as an architectural assistant during a global recession to creating a thriving online community for architecture and design professionals, students, and employers.
He discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from architecture to recruitment, the inception and evolution of Architecture Social during the COVID-19 furlough period, and the importance of networking and going the extra mile in one’s career. Additionally, Stephen talks about his involvement with the Architects Benevolent Society, offering support to those in the architecture industry, and shares his passion for video games like Cyberpunk 2077. This episode is packed with valuable advice for architecture students and professionals alike.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:43 Stephen Drew's Background and Career Journey
05:21 The Birth of Architecture Social
08:23 Challenges and Evolution of Architecture Social
14:04 Balancing Work and Passion Projects
28:21 Insights on Recruitment and Job Seeking
40:53 Involvement with Architects Benevolent Society
43:18 Joining as an Ambassador
43:30 Spreading Awareness and Support
44:39 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
45:58 The Importance of Community
46:37 Balancing Digital and Real-Life Interactions
47:22 Engaging with the Architecture Community
50:38 The Role of Feedback and Collaboration
52:48 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
01:05:45 Future Aspirations and Reflections
01:09:29 Weekly Highlights and Final Thoughts
📐 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
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?
It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.
Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.
Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.
No fluff, just the reality of practice.