EP 016726 June 2023 · 34 min
What it is like to work at Weston Williamson + Partners, ft. Chris Williamson
34:03
Practice culture, transport expertise, sustainability and delegation all shape what it feels like to work at an architecture studio over the long term.
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Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Williamson about Weston Williamson + Partners, transport-led design, sustainability, office culture, delegation, career advice and the importance of enthusiasm and lifelong learning.
The conversation covers:
How transport-led design contributes to better cities
Why sustainability has changed the mood of architecture over time
How inclusive office culture depends on sharing responsibility
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Stephen Drew
Hello everyone. Put down that Revit model. We'll make a cheeky half an hour on your lunch break. I've got a treat, planes, trains or automobiles and more than that. Residential you are in for a treat. 20 seconds, 25 seconds or will be revealed
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WW+P Architects (Weston Williamson + Partners) projects
The work behind the conversation.
London, United Kingdom · 2022
Paddington Elizabeth Line Station
A new Elizabeth line station uses daylight, natural ventilation and generous civic space to transform movement through historic Paddington.
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Woolwich Elizabeth Line Station
A robust new Elizabeth line station anchors the regeneration of the Royal Arsenal and reconnects it with Woolwich town centre.
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