1 Okt 2020

Navigating Architecture: Chris Hartiss Reflects on Career, Challenges, and Change

Christopher Hartiss' architecture career is useful because it shows how drawings, communication, teaching, mentoring and leadership all build professional judgement over time.

Stephen Drew speaks with Christopher Hartiss about architecture career paths, mentorship, teaching, Squire and Partners, Chelsea Barracks, drawings, leadership, personal interests, teamwork, job-market advice, interviews and professional growth.

The conversation covers:

How drawings and communication remain core professional skills
Why diverse experience outside architecture can still shape a stronger career
What candidates can learn from practice leadership and mentoring
How interview preparation and professionalism affect career movement
Why mistakes and changes can become useful career evidence

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 Chris's Career Journey in Architecture
01:47 Mentorship and Teaching
03:30 Early Inspirations and University Experience
05:09 Navigating Career Challenges
06:11 Gaining Practical Experience
12:01 The Value of Diverse Experiences
24:22 Joining Squire and Partners
28:24 The Culture of Squire and Partners
29:27 Balancing Architecture and Personal Interests
30:04 The Journey to Becoming an Architect
34:08 The Importance of Teamwork in Architecture
41:57 Navigating the Job Market and Professional Growth
44:24 Interview Tips and Professionalism
57:39 Reflecting on Career and Mistakes
59:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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