From Humble Beginnings to Architectural Success: A Journey with Petr Esposito of Thirdway Architecture

From Startup to Success: The Story of Third Way Architecture with Peter

Join Stephen Drew from Architecture Social as he dives deep into an engaging conversation with Peter from Third Way Architecture. In this candid discussion, Peter shares the journey of establishing a successful architecture practice in just three years.

From humble beginnings and overcoming personal challenges, to the intricacies of running a dynamic and innovative architectural firm, this episode covers it all. Learn about the importance of team dynamics, the balance between autonomy and structure, and the hustle behind making significant strides in the competitive architecture industry.

Whether you're an aspiring architect or just interested in the entrepreneurial spirit, this episode is packed with insights and real-world experiences.

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
00:54 Lockdown and Working from Home
01:26 Third Way Architecture's Journey
02:24 The Joint Venture with Third Way Interiors
03:35 Starting and Growing the Business
05:04 Challenges and Successes
08:15 Team Dynamics and Company Culture
16:31 Interviewing and Hiring Practices
23:36 Personal Background and Career Path
25:21 A Rocky Start: Failing Medicals and Working at Costa
25:52 A Fortunate Break: Getting into Ravensbourne
27:07 Struggles and Successes at Ravensbourne
28:05 Challenges at Foster's and the Bartlett
30:41 A Unique Fifth Year Project on Homelessness
38:13 The Birth of the Architecture Social
44:20 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Technical Difficulties
• (00:54) - Lockdown and Working from Home
• (01:26) - Third Way Architecture's Journey
• (02:24) - The Joint Venture with Third Way Interiors
• (03:35) - Starting and Growing the Business
• (05:04) - Challenges and Successes
• (08:15) - Team Dynamics and Company Culture
• (16:31) - Interviewing and Hiring Practices
• (23:36) - Personal Background and Career Path
• (25:21) - A Rocky Start: Failing Medicals and Working at Costa
• (25:52) - A Fortunate Break: Getting into Ravensbourne
• (27:07) - Struggles and Successes at Ravensbourne
• (28:05) - Challenges at Foster's and the Bartlett
• (30:41) - A Unique Fifth Year Project on Homelessness
• (38:13) - The Birth of the Architecture Social
• (44:20) - Final Thoughts and Future Plans