Back to The Drawing Board

About Back to The Drawing Board

Hi We're Phil and Theo,An architect and intern / student duo talking about all things architecture, architectural education, architectural practice / business and of course total sh*t. Follow Theo's journey to becoming an architect, Phil's journey and his studio's progression, and Phil's houses journey back to life in bi-weekly releases. https://buymeacoffee.com/backtothedrawingboard (https://buymeacoffee.com/backtothedrawingboard)

Publisher

Theo and Phil

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Sept 2022

Latest episode

12 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Back to the Drawing Board - S4E5 -The Architecture Job Hunt

   Send us a text Ever wondered what happens to your architecture job application after you hit send? In this candid conversation, we pull back the curtain on how small architecture practices really evaluate potential candidates and what actually gets you noticed—or immediately rejected. Drawing from years of experience reviewing hundreds of applications, we reveal why your portfolio typically carries more weight than your CV, how personality fit often trumps technical perfection, and what fata...

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   22 Feb 2025

   Back to The Drawing Board - S4E4 - Get What you Pay For

   Send us a text Navigating the architectural landscape can be tricky, especially when the implications of pricing unfold. We unpack the philosophy behind spending wisely while maintaining quality in architectural design, emphasizing the importance of research and understanding needs. • Importance of investing in quality design • Researching potential architects or designers • Recognizing the value of good tools and resources • Learning from past project experiences&nbsp...

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   8 Feb 2025

   Back to the Drawing Board - S4E3 - Partners in Design: Love and Legacy in Architecture

   Send us a text Can love and architecture really coexist in harmony? Journey with us this Valentine's Day as we unravel the fascinating stories of couples who seamlessly blend their personal and professional lives in the world of design. Discover how my accountant wife, despite not having a background in architecture, plays an essential role in our business and why the myth of course mates ending up as lifelong partners isn't always true. You'll get a peek into our transition from Patreon to "...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

49,695

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

60

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