William Gains - Architecture, Electric Car Charging Stations and being featured on the Big Screen.

Navigating Architectural Journeys: From Bird Boxes to EV Charging StationsStephen Drew from the Architecture Social interviews William Gaines, an architectural assistant at Bowman Riley. They discuss William’s unique path in architecture, beginning in 2010 despite early setbacks and non-traditional A-level choices. William recounts his diverse experiences, from building a bird box as a child to working on electric vehicle charging stations for Shell. The conversation covers the advantages and challenges of part-time architectural courses, the evolving nature of sustainable architecture, and William's unexpected fame from a Shell advertisement. Their discussion also highlights the crucial role of practical experience in shaping architectural careers and the future of sustainable infrastructure.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:32 Black Friday Shopping and TV Appearance01:12 Journey into Architecture02:54 Challenges and Early Career04:44 Part-Time Studies and Work Experience08:22 Finding a Job in Architecture15:20 Working at Bowman Riley19:28 Electric Car Charging Projects20:52 Shell Advert Experience22:17 Receiving the Call for the EV Charge Hub Project23:11 Reactions to the TV Appearance23:47 The Importance of Sustainable Solutions25:16 Experiencing the Filming Process27:18 Reflecting on Past Projects29:23 Architectural Apprenticeship Journey32:44 Future of Sustainable Architecture35:08 Concluding Thoughts and Future Prospects___📐 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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