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Stephen Drew

Founder – Back of House

Hello! I'm Stephen Drew, Founder of Architecture Social, an online platform and service dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. Through insights, tools, and opportunities, I support meaningful growth for everyone, from recent graduates to seasoned experts ready for their next big step.

With over a decade of experience, I've partnered with leading firms like AHMM, Allies and Morrison, Benoy, Sheppard Robson, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to build exceptional teams and attract top creative talent. In my roles at Ackroyd Lowrie and EPR Architects, I honed recruitment strategies that connect ambitious practices with high-caliber designers.

Beyond recruitment, I'm an ambassador for the Architects Benevolent Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a supporter of professional growth through the Recruitment Employment Confederation and the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

As an elected RIBA Council Member, I've helped shape the profession's future through the Future Architects and Education Group. I've also mentored postgraduates at the University of Westminster and served as a Visiting Critic, Teaching Assistant, and lecturer at institutions including the Manchester School of Architecture, LJMU, and Coventry University.

Architecture Social combines my industry expertise, curated resources, a vast professional network, and a dedicated podcast to inspire architects and designers worldwide. My journey started at EPR Architects after studying at the Manchester School of Architecture and the University of Westminster, and my insights have been featured in The Financial Times, The Guardian, BBC Radio, RIBA Online, and the Business of Architecture Podcast.

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Founded in 2012
Co-workers 500
Turnover 5M

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