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Theo and Phil

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. for more please Subscribe to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Backtothedrawingboard

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Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E4 - Decluttering Your Desk and Mind for Peak Productivity

Back to The Drawing Board

02/10/24 • 54 min

Ever feel like your to-do list is managing you instead of the other way around? Strap in as I, Phil, and my quick-witted intern Theo, embark on a rollicking journey through the time management wilderness, with Zhana, our live audience to keep things lively. We dissect the Eisenhower Matrix, tackling the quandary of urgency versus importance and why some tasks feel like they're all dressed up with nowhere to go. We'll let you in on our personal battles with the 'busy work' beast and offer a peek behind the curtain at the recording dynamic in our office-turned-studio, where the laughter is as abundant as the time management tips.
Imagine your workspace as a sanctuary of productivity — we do, and we're spilling our secrets on how to achieve that Zen. With anecdotes galore, we'll guide you through the minefield of distractions and how a decluttered desk can be your ticket to focus heaven. We're not just talking physical space; your digital realm needs love too, and we've got the hacks to make your computer desktop as pristine as a Marie Kondo-ed sock drawer. From the art of the natural workflow break to transitioning tasks without breaking a sweat, we talk ADHD-friendly approaches and why sometimes the best delegation is to your future self.
Closing out with a bang, we share how self-care isn't just bubble baths and yoga mats; it's about carving out time to prioritize your well-being and how it can lead to feats like pulling championship wins (true story, you'll want to hear this one). Weekly planning isn't just for the office — we're dishing out organization tips that span from your bank account to your sandwich prep. And for those who've ever contemplated a checklist tattoo, you're not alone. I reveal my own off-the-wall methods for staying on top of tasks and how an arm can double as a notepad. It's all here, wrapped up in our signature blend of strategy and sass, ready to help you turn your days from chaotic to choreographed.

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Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E2 - 2023 Awards Wrapped up

Back to The Drawing Board

01/27/24 • 71 min

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Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E1 - Back to Back to the Drawing Board

Back to The Drawing Board

01/13/24 • 49 min

In this episode Theo and Phil talk about the last year since we had to take a break toil you in on where we've been, our experience as practice runner and studio for the last year in business and at university. We also set out the future of the podcast and our goals for this year.
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Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E4 - A Guide To Architectural Tech

Back to The Drawing Board

02/27/23 • 68 min

In this "a guide to" episode Theo and Phil talk tech for architects and students.

Prepare yourself for Phil to say 'Apple' plenty of times and lots of riveting topics... Whilst not the most thought provoking subject technology is an essential part of the process for architects and students in the 21st century. Whilst many of us will do SOME hand drawing, sketching or artsy type works the majority of work is don on a digital medium so it is IMPERATIVE that we pick the right one.

In this guide we're hoping to give you the knowledge and tips that will help you to select what's right for you and works best for you set up be it in practice or in university.

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Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E3 - The Valentines Day Special

Back to The Drawing Board

02/13/23 • 56 min

In this Valentines special Theo and Phil talk dating architects and what the benefits might be (or cons...) we also have a closer on this episode where we discuss some interestingly shaped buildings...

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Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E2 - The Stereotypical Architect

Back to The Drawing Board

01/30/23 • 84 min

In this episode we’re going to discus the stereotypes of architects and whether we think they hold any water and will discus how close to these we stray, as weird as we are.
Stereotypes
Lego
Drives a saab
Weird fashion (but good fashion) Only dress in mono colour
Unathletic
Engineers hate us
Rich
Good at drawing
Long hours
Fuelled by coffee/caffeine
Use shoulder bags
Live in awesome house that they designed
Socially maladjusted
Sustainability nerds
Can’t draw people
All work is sketching and drawing
James Bond cool
Architectural studies is very simple (The opposite is true)
Architecture is for men (really?)
For the wealthy
Glamorous job
Travelling
Hobbies
Phil
Coffee - separate ep / addiction
Strong boy and truck pulling
Cheffing
Guitar / bass / sing / drums
once upon a time:
Gaming
Warhammer
Recording music
DIY / tinkering
Theo
Painting/drawing
Lego
MMA
Cheffing
Drums and bass
Ducking / crouching
https://www.mymove.com/home-inspiration/architectural/classic-misconceptions-of-architects/
https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-community/a8205-breaking-the-stereotypes-in-architecture/
https://architizer.com/blog/practice/details/architect-stereotypes-and-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/
https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/episode-061-architectural-stereotypes/

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Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E1 - 2022 Awards Wrapped up

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01/16/23 • 71 min

Welcome to 2023 - In this video we're going to run through some of the awards from 2022 particularly RIBA, AJ and ArchDaily.
If the final section or this format is at all of interest t you ArchDaily release their winners next month and we could jump the gun by getting them out of the way then, just let us know in the comments!
RIBA:
Sterling prize
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-stirling-prize
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-regional-awards/riba-east-award-winners/2022/magdalene-college-library
House of the year award - The Red House.
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-house-of-the-year
Stephen Lawrence - Hackney school of food. Awarded to projects with a budget under £1million.
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/stephen-lawrence-prize
Architects journal:
Architect of the year - Yuka to Tenjo by Kochi Architect’s Studio.
https://awards.architectsjournal.co.uk/ajaa/en/page/2022-winners
http://www.kkas.sakura.ne.jp/
This is the chosen project to represent them
https://www.architectural-review.com/awards/ar-house/yuka-to-tenjo-in-tokyo-japan-by-kochi-architects-studio#:~:text=The%20Yuka%20to%20Tenjo%20('Floor,instead%20on%20transforming%20the%20interior.
Health and wellbeing - Thames Hospice by KKE Architects.
https://kkearchitects.co.uk/project/thames-hospice/
Shortlist: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/exclusive-first-aj-architecture-awards-2022-finalists-revealed
AJ House of the year March House by Knox Bhavan Architects
https://knoxbhavan.co.uk/work/march-house
Small projects
https://smallprojects.architectsjournal.co.uk/ajsp23/en/page/previous-winners#2022
ArchDaily
https://www.archdaily.com/977012/the-15-winners-of-the-2022-building-of-the-year-awards
https://www.archdaily.com/975589/the-archdaily-2022-building-of-the-year-awards

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Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E7 - The All Nighter

Back to The Drawing Board

12/12/22 • 28 min

In this aptly quick episode we look into Phil’s top tips for pulling an all nighter. As its that time of the year where we all have to consider pulling one off its always worth going in prepared... or not going in at all...
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Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E6 - A Christmas Gift Guide For Architects And Architecture Students

Back to The Drawing Board

11/28/22 • 62 min

In this episode we talk about some gift ideas for architects and studios over 7 categories
For the stationary cupboard
For the library
For the desk
For away from the desk
For wearing
Tech
For Fun
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Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E4 - A Coffee with Phil Wontner-Smith / PWS Architecture + Design Ltd

Back to The Drawing Board

10/31/22 • 74 min

In this fourth episode we look into Phil's past and what lead him to where he is today in all its under slept and over-caffeinated 'glory'
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