What is it like to work at HLW Architects? Ft. Bronte Turner

Practice culture matters when you are choosing where to work. The right studio is not just a name on a CV, it shapes the projects, people and opportunities around you.Stephen Drew speaks with Bronte Turner about HLW Architects, workplace design, international careers, AI, practice culture and what candidates should think about when researching architecture firms.The conversation covers: What HLW Architects does and how the practice has evolved How Bronte's career moved from Australia to London Why workplace design and client ambition shape studio culture How AI and emerging technology are being discussed in practice What candidates should research before approaching architecture firms ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIiRCIMQaQY📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/bronte-turner-hlw-architects/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to HLW Architects 05:00 Bronte Turner's route to London and HLW 08:00 Practice culture, presentations and getting started 15:00 Office life, team culture and the realities behind project work 20:00 Projects, workplace design and client ambition 25:00 AI in architecture and emerging technology 30:00 Researching firms and understanding what interests you 35:00 International moves, bravery and candidate mindset 40:00 Costs, salaries and open conversations in practice 45:00 Closing reflections and future Architecture Social events