Architecture Social | Creating Architecture in the Metaverse, ft. Spaces DAO.

Stephen Drew speaks with Spaces DAO about creating architecture in the metaverse, virtual real estate, 3D modelling, design, animation, in-game development and what it feels like to practise architecture in digital spaces.

Show Notes

Creating architecture in the metaverse means designing spaces, experiences and interactions that people can use without a physical building ever being constructed.

The conversation covers:

What it means to design architecture for the metaverse
How virtual real estate changes the design brief
Why 3D modelling, animation and in-game development matter
How architects can think about digital experience design
What practical challenges come with virtual space-making

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to creating architecture in the metaverse
05:00 Spaces DAO and inclusive creative collectives
10:00 Designing tailored spaces and experiences
15:00 Consulting on virtual real estate
20:00 3D modelling and design in digital environments
25:00 Animation, interaction and in-game development
30:00 What architects can learn from metaverse workflows
35:00 Creative opportunities and practical challenges
40:00 How digital architecture may develop
45:00 Advice for designers exploring virtual spaces
50:00 Closing thoughts on metaverse architecture

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.