Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.Over the past decade, I’ve partnered with top firms—AHMM, Allies and Morrison, Benoy, Sheppard Robson, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill—to build exceptional teams and attract standout creative talent. In my roles at Ackroyd Lowrie and EPR Architects, I developed and refined recruitment strategies designed to bring together high-caliber designers and ambitious practices.Beyond my recruitment work, I’m proud to serve as an ambassador for the Architects Benevolent Society, hold a Fellowship at the Royal Society of Arts, and actively support professional growth through the Recruitment Employment Confederation and the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.As an elected RIBA Council Member, I’ve influenced the future of the profession through my involvement in the Future Architects and Education Group. I’ve also mentored postgraduate students at the University of Westminster and contributed as a Visiting Critic, Teaching Assistant, and lecturer at institutions like the Manchester School of Architecture, LJMU, and Coventry University.Through the Architecture Social, I blend industry expertise, curated resources, an expansive professional network, and a dedicated podcast to support and inspire architects and designers worldwide. My journey began at EPR Architects, following my studies at the Manchester School of Architecture and the University of Westminster, and my insights have been featured in The Financial Times, The Guardian, BBC Radio, RIBA Online, and the Business of Architecture Podcast.Ready to elevate your career, strengthen your team, or explore new opportunities in the built environment? Let’s connect on LinkedIn.