13 Jan 2021

Lockdown Tales and Dancing Robots: The Architecture Social Show

This 2021 archive episode catches Architecture Social at the start of a new year: jobs, technology, events, CPD, Brexit and the professional mood after lockdown.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss architecture news, lockdown life, Foster and Partners' dancing robots, MVRDV, skyscrapers, modular buildings, job-market insights, healthcare roles, Brexit and community support.

The conversation covers:

How the architecture job market was being discussed at the start of 2021
Why technology, CPD and community remained important during uncertainty
What Brexit and lockdown meant for industry conversations at the time
How Architecture Social linked news, roles, events and support in one format

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Architecture Social Show 2021 Edition

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Architecture Social Show
00:33 Lockdown Blues and Dancing Robots
03:55 Exciting Architecture Events and MADCon
06:08 Futuristic Architecture: MVRDV and More
08:48 Exploring Skyscrapers and Mega Projects
16:39 Architecture Job Market Insights
18:55 Job Opportunities Overview
19:48 Healthcare Sector Roles
21:06 Dr Liz's Contributions and Podcast
22:39 Lighthearted News and Community Chat
25:40 Upcoming Events and Webinars
27:30 Architectural News and Updates
30:51 Brexit's Impact on Architecture
37:41 Community and Support on Architecture Social
39:22 Weekly Words of Wisdom and Farewell

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(00:00) - Welcome to the Architect of Social Show
(00:33) - Lockdown Blues and Dancing Robots
(01:11) - Architectural News and Events
(04:02) - MADCon: The Ultimate Student Event
(06:08) - Futuristic Architecture: MVRDV's Vision
(08:48) - Exploring Hong Kong's Skyscrapers
(11:23) - YouTube Adventures and Modular Buildings
(18:55) - Job Opportunities Overview
(19:04) - Technical and Junior Positions
(19:48) - Healthcare Sector Roles
(20:44) - Engaging with the Community
(22:39) - Cheese Tables and Lighthearted News
(25:40) - Events You Can Attend in Your Underwear
(27:30) - Architectural News and Updates
(30:51) - Brexit and Its Impact on Architecture
(35:31) - Industry Insights and Contract Roles
(37:47) - Architecture Social Community
(39:24) - Weekly Words of Wisdom
(40:24) - Final Thoughts and Farewell

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