From Drafts To Drinks: Navigating The London Architecture Scene With Daniel K Poku-Davies

Networking in architecture can feel awkward, but in-person events remain one of the most useful ways to build confidence, meet collaborators and understand the wider industry.

Stephen Drew speaks with Daniel K Poku-Davies about the London architecture scene, networking, events, diversity, professional relationships and why showing up can make a real difference to a career.

The conversation covers:

• Why architecture networking is more useful when it is relaxed and regular
• How students and early career professionals can build confidence
• Why professional bodies and informal communities both matter
• How diversity and representation affect networking spaces
• Why in-person relationships can open doors that online content cannot

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to London architecture networking
• 05:00 Events, developers and meeting people across the city
• 10:00 Confidence, students and learning to speak to people
• 15:00 Building relationships and getting past nerves
• 20:00 RIBA, collaboration and protecting the role of architects
• 25:00 Diversity, age and representation in professional networks
• 30:00 In-person events, people behind projects and community
• 35:00 Networking names, friendly rivalry and audience comments
• 40:00 Closing reflections and where to meet in person