From Setbacks to Success: Ste Taylor’s Journey to Head of Design at Turley

Ste Taylor’s career path is anything but traditional—starting in architecture, navigating difficult times and redundancies before ultimately rising to Head of Design at Turley. In this episode, we dive into his unexpected journey, from falling out of love with architecture to mastering design and planning on the client side. We’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of design codes, their role in shaping better housing, and why they’re more critical now than ever. With the UK at a crossroads in urban development, Ste shares how design codes can help avoid past mistakes and deliver a new era of beautiful, high-quality homes.00:00 Introduction and Countdown01:28 Meet Stephen Taylor: Head of Design at Turley01:54 Stephen's Journey into Architecture02:49 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome06:21 Transition from Architecture to Urban Design13:31 Navigating Career Challenges and Redundancy19:15 Joining Turley and Career Growth21:19 Showcasing Turley's Projects26:47 Understanding Design Coding28:26 Understanding Design Coding28:44 The Role of the Office of Place29:07 The Evolution of Design Codes in the UK30:37 Personal Reflections on Design Coding31:58 The Impact of Government Policies on Design33:35 Optimism for the Future36:36 The Role of AI in Architecture44:40 Personal Career Reflections50:08 Final Thoughts and Contact Information____📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

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