Back to The Drawing Board

Back to The Drawing Board

Theo and Phil

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

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.

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

Mar 12, 2025 1h 6m Transcript

Send a textEver 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…

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

Feb 22, 2025 37m Transcript

Send a textNavigating the architectural landscape can be tricky, especially when the implications of pricing unfold. We unpack the philosophy behind spending wisely while maintaining quality in…

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

Feb 08, 2025 37m Transcript

Send a textCan 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…

S4E2 Back to The Drawing Board - S4E2 - 2024 Awards Wrapped Up

Jan 25, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textWe dive deep into the architectural wonders recognized in 2024 by RIBA and Arc Daily, exploring award-winning designs and their significance in sustainable development. Each project…

Back to The Drawing Board - S4E1 Return to the Drawing Board

Jan 11, 2025 49m Transcript

Send a textThis episode explores the challenging yet rewarding journey of PWS Architecture and Theo's university adventures over the past year, with highlights including a notable increase in project…

Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E6 - The Evolution and Future of Architects

May 06, 2024 1h 2m Transcript

Send a textEver wondered about the masterminds behind the majestic pyramids or the soaring skyscrapers that define city skylines? Our latest episode takes you through time, unraveling the history of…

S3E5 Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E5 - Globetrotting Architecture 1: Barcelona and Reykjavik

Mar 23, 2024 51m Transcript

Send a textAs your seasoned travel companions, Theo and I whisk you away on an architect's dream journey, first landing in Barcelona where the spirals of Sagrada Familia beckon. We spin tales from…

S3E4 Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E4 - Decluttering Your Desk and Mind for Peak Productivity

Feb 10, 2024 54m Transcript

Send a textEver 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…

S3E3 Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E3 - The Architecture of Romance: Celebrating Love Through Iconic Structures

Feb 10, 2024 39m Transcript

Send a textImagine the color pink embroiled in a light-hearted dispute, setting the stage for a journey through the emotive world of architecture and love. As Phil Wontner-Smith, with my intern Theo…

S3E2 Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E2 - 2023 Awards Wrapped up

Jan 27, 2024 1h 11m

Send a textSupport the showbacktothedrawingboard.ukFollow us on IG: instagram.com/backtothedrawingboardigFollow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/backtothdrawingboardBuy us a coffee:…

S3E1 Back to The Drawing Board - S3 E1 - Back to Back to the Drawing Board

Jan 13, 2024 49m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E4 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E4 - A Guide To Architectural Tech

Feb 27, 2023 1h 8m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E3 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E3 - The Valentines Day Special

Feb 13, 2023 56m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E2 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E2 - The Stereotypical Architect

Jan 30, 2023 1h 24m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E1 Back to The Drawing Board - S2 E1 - 2022 Awards Wrapped up

Jan 16, 2023 1h 11m

Send a textWelcome 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…

S1E7 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E7 - The All Nighter

Dec 12, 2022 28m

Send a textIn 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…

S1E6 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E6 - A Christmas Gift Guide For Architects And Architecture Students

Nov 28, 2022 1h 2m

Send a textIn this episode we talk about some gift ideas for architects and studios over 7 categoriesFor the stationary cupboardFor the library For the desk For away from the deskFor wearingTechFor…

S1E5 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E5 - Make your office or studio suck less

Nov 14, 2022 53m

Send a textIn this fifth episode we look into some tips and tricks for making your office or studio experience suck less.Follow us on IG: facebook.com/backtothedrawingboardigSubscribe to our patreon:…

S1E4 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E4 - A Coffee with Phil Wontner-Smith / PWS Architecture + Design Ltd

Oct 31, 2022 1h 14m

Send a textIn 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'Follow us on IG:…

S1E3 Back to The Drawing Board - S1 E3 - Stationary and Books Basics for Architects and Students

Oct 17, 2022 47m

Send a textIn this third episode we look into a list of stationary and book requirements sent to Theo and we discus the merits, pro's cons and alternatives from years of experience and lots of trial…

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