Architecture Social

Stephen Drew speaks with Lisa Raynes about Pride Road Architects, Raynes Architecture, Manchester Curious, practice-building, residential architecture, communication with clients and the franchise model behind Pride Road.

Show Notes

Lisa Raynes's Pride Road Architects story is useful because it is not only about one practice. It is about making architecture services easier for clients to understand, access and trust.

Stephen Drew speaks with Lisa Raynes about Pride Road Architects, Raynes Architecture, Manchester Curious, practice-building, residential architecture, communication with clients and the franchise model behind Pride Road.

The conversation covers:

  • How Lisa Raynes built Pride Road Architects
  • What came before Pride Road, including Raynes Architecture and Manchester Curious
  • Why residential clients need clear communication and process
  • How a franchise model can work in architecture
  • What candidates can learn from a practice with a clear business model

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Lisa Raynes and Pride Road Architects
  • 04:00 Raynes Architecture and Manchester Curious
  • 09:00 Founding Pride Road Architects
  • 15:00 Making architecture services more accessible
  • 20:00 Residential clients, process and trust
  • 25:00 Franchise model and practice growth
  • 30:00 Final advice from Lisa Raynes

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.