William Gains - Architecture, Electric Car Charging Stations and being featured on the Big Screen.

William Gains - Architecture, Electric Car Charging Stations and being featured on the Big Screen.

Navigating Architectural Journeys: From Bird Boxes to EV Charging Stations

Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social interviews William Gaines, an architectural assistant at Bowman Riley. They discuss William’s unique path in architecture, beginning in 2010 despite early setbacks and non-traditional A-level choices.

William recounts his diverse experiences, from building a bird box as a child to working on electric vehicle charging stations for Shell. The conversation covers the advantages and challenges of part-time architectural courses, the evolving nature of sustainable architecture, and William's unexpected fame from a Shell advertisement.

Their discussion also highlights the crucial role of practical experience in shaping architectural careers and the future of sustainable infrastructure.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:32 Black Friday Shopping and TV Appearance

01:12 Journey into Architecture

02:54 Challenges and Early Career

04:44 Part-Time Studies and Work Experience

08:22 Finding a Job in Architecture

15:20 Working at Bowman Riley

19:28 Electric Car Charging Projects

20:52 Shell Advert Experience

22:17 Receiving the Call for the EV Charge Hub Project

23:11 Reactions to the TV Appearance

23:47 The Importance of Sustainable Solutions

25:16 Experiencing the Filming Process

27:18 Reflecting on Past Projects

29:23 Architectural Apprenticeship Journey

32:44 Future of Sustainable Architecture

35:08 Concluding Thoughts and Future Prospects


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