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David West – Studio Egret West

Filmed by Bespoke Careers at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin, David West, Founding Partner of Studio Egeret West as he discusses the importance of communication, his ‘strategy with specificity’ ethos and what he does for fun

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Architect

Salary: £23-£30 per hour
Permanent: London

Global and award-winning studio working on an intricate coffee shop in the heart of central London would like to meet talented Revit architect.

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Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Salary: £27000-30000 per annum
Permanent: London

Expanding east London studio with exciting project pipe-line has an opportunity for a key team member.

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Education Architect

Salary: £26-£32 per hour
Permanent: London

Talented architect needed for a high-profile and complex education project, to drive stage four delivery and beyond.

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Architect

Salary: £25-£30 per hour
Permanent: London

Revit architect needed to join one of the top, AJ-rated practices for complex on-site medical project.

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"We have used Bespoke for years because they always understand what we need, who will fit the bill and somehow manage to come up with great staff time and again. We wouldn't consider using anyone else and would be very happy to recommend their service to other architectural practices."

HR Manager, Zaha Hadid Architects, London

"We use Bespoke exclusively for all our recruitment needs. Their response to our requirements is always speedy and they consistently provide us with candidates of exceptional quality. I am more than happy to recommend them to any practice looking to recruit staff."

Angela Hughes, HR Director, Grimshaw Architects

"Heatherwick studio has worked with Bespoke since 2013. We have developed an excellent working relationship over this time. Bespoke take the time to work hard to develop and deepen their understanding of the studio, the particular way that we work and the calibre of candidates that we look for. Bespoke delivers in volume and quality of candidates against difficult briefs."

Paulene Hamilton, Head of Human Resourcefulness

"We've used Bespoke since 2005 for all our temporary staff needs and we wouldn't go anywhere else. They have a very good eye for picking out the best candidates and can match them with our immediate needs. We have found it a real benefit that they test software skills before sending candidates over to us. I think the fact that Bespoke are owned and run by architects makes a real difference."

Sebastien Ricard, Director, Wilkinson Eyre Architects

"Bespoke has been brilliant in assisting with our differing requirements over the last few years. I wouldn't go anywhere else!"

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What makes @warrenmahoney in #Melbourne a great place to work?.#Physicalstudioenvironment – Warren and Mahoney Architects is a long-established, multi-disciplinary firm employing more than 300 people in offices in Australia and New Zealand. Its Melbourne office began its life just three years ago with two staff but since then it has grown significantly and now employees around 20 people in its airy, open-plan CBD studio...#Learningandevelopment- In-house mentoring, on-the-job and formal training in both technical and soft skills, as well as supporting architects through their registration, are just a few of the opportunities that W&M have for growth in their office. The ‘one studio’ structure also means that staff have the chance to tackle varied, challenging projects across cities and locations, with staff encouraged to dip in and out of projects and have a nimble approach to working...#Companyculture-. The practice see diversity as a competitive advantage, and are passionate about inclusivity for women and working mums particularly – they offer plenty of scope for flexible and remote working so that staff can pursue passions/raise their families whilst advancing their careers...#IndustryRecognition- Warren and Mahoney stress that they don’t design for awards, nonetheless, they are the recipient of many. Earlier in July they were shortlisted for 5 projects at the 2019 World Architecture Festival on top of 2 awards at Australia’s Good Design Awards; one of the oldest and most respected design awards in the world...#Benefits –The office prioritises a culture and lifestyle that goes beyond crazy studio hours, with a united team and a strong social culture with sports teams, friday drinks, and all the coffee, tea and snacks that make a great workplace. They also support registration and have financial rewards, restaurant vouchers and weekends away for great work or long-serving staff!
What makes @steelcase #sydney a great place to work?.#PeopleDiversity - As company with over 100 years history with 12,000+ employees around the world, their employees are their most valued asset. They value the diversity, curiosity and unique talents each person brings and strive in promoting positive relationships..#ProjectDiversity - #Steelcase offers a range of architecture, furniture and technology products and services designed to help people reach their full potential. They create great spaces improving the workplace and inspiring people like to do their best work. What makes their furniture great is knowledge and insights about work, workers and workplaces..#LearningandDevelopment -
What makes @mcm_uk #London a great place to work?.#Physicalstudioenvironment – Their 80-person strong studio sits just off the river next to London’s #Blackfriarsbridge. It’s open plan, bright & airy and split across various floors also incorporating a materials library in their reception area..#Projectdiversity – #MCM work with clients from start-up to multinational status across both architecture and interior design sectors. They believe in an ‘experiences, not environments’ attitude, inspiring people, clients and visitors to create an engaging user experience – not just a good-looking space..#Learninganddevelopment - Annual staff engagement day where the team comes together to collectively think of new ways to push MCM forward as a company. They also complete an annual employee satisfaction survey and have regular appraisals..#Companyculture - They adopt an engaging and collaborative culture, working hard to ensure #MCM is a great place to work. They enjoy seasonal parties, team-bonding days out (previously to @thorpeparkofficial!), in-house yoga and have previously hosted an in-house swap shop! They’re also big on getting involved in the industry sporting leagues – with both dodgeball and football teams..#Benefits – Staff benefits include, a cycle to work scheme, reduced gym membership, a day off on your birthday and @vitality healthcare..#Industryrecognition - Last year they were winners of the @mix.interiors #Mixology19 Awards as ‘Design Practice of the Year’ and their #Havas project also won ‘fit-out of Workplace’ at the @bco_uk #Regionalawards!.#Charitiesandcommunities - Corporate social responsibility is big for #MCM and influences the role they play as a practice. They co-ordinate activities with chosen charities and work alongside them to see how #MCM can contribute. The team also get a paid day off each year to support and volunteer with a charity of their choice!
What makes @swa_losangeles in #LA a great place to work?..#PhysicalStudioEnvironment – The #SWALosAngeles studio is located on the 8th floor of the historic Fine Arts Building in #DTLA. Sitting atop a metro station, the firm is set to welcome a new generation of Angelenos who are trading their car in for public transport. The firm provides a neutral, open-plan space that’s not over-designed. The office is an open, democratic space without hierarchy. The only walls in the office are for the conference rooms...#Learninganddevelopment – Employees are given the tools they need to be creative and feel like this is a place where they can thrive and push the boundaries of design. To mark its 60th anniversary, SWA’s innovation lab, XL, runs firm-wide innovation workshops designed to address complex environmental, technical and cultural issues in landscape architecture and urban design through research and new ideas...#ProjectDiversity – SWA is an elite landscape architecture, urban design and planning firm. SWA’s work varies in scale—from large, multi-functional sites to small, intimate spaces. SWA’s work also adapts based on the project’s cultural surroundings and the natural systems it’s set in...#CharitiesandCommunities – SWA has a tradition of pro bono efforts that give back to the communities in which employees live and work. The firm’s Social Impact Design Initiative (SIDI) is an opportunity for people to engage in their community y volunteering their time on a vegetable garden project, planting trees, or helping students learn about different plant species. Others volunteer with organizations to clean up the LA River. SWA feels indebted to the communities their employees live and work in. SWA’s public realm portfolio focuses on improving quality of life in their cities by addressing issues of density, pollution, mobility, community programming, arts and culture...#CompanyCulture – SWA’s company culture is founded on the concept of collaboration at all levels. The practice has evolved from a firm with two lead principles into a collaborative culture that is grounded in the fact that SWA is 100% employee-owned..📷: @swa_losangeles
What makes @skidmoreowingsmerrill (SOM) in #NewYork a great place to work?..#ProjectDiversity - The firm approaches projects like a small design studio would but they also have the capabilities and resources of a global firm. This allows them to create massive skyscrapers such as the iconic One World Trade Center as well as educational facilities such as The Milstein Center at Barnard College...#CompanyCulture - Collaboration is a running theme at @skidmoreowingsmerrill. Since their offices are spread out globally and have people of different backgrounds on staff, they stress listening and teamwork skills. They implement this with events like summer & holiday parties. They also participate in intramural Sports teams such as cricket, softball, running, and even sailing...#IndustryRecognition - Going global would be an understatement for the firm. Three SOM projects won 2019 AIA Honor Awards for projects spread across the US and they’ve also been awarded with the AllSpark Award for their work on the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport City in China...#Learning&Development - @skidmoreowingsmerrill invests in the professional growth of their staff. They provide in-house learning, leadership training, and cover licensure fees for their staff. They also run programs like the SOM Women’s Initiative, which helps expand opportunities for women in their firm and industry...#CharitiesandCommunities - The firm values the ability to give back to the community and has multiple projects and events for the community. They regularly partner with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and National Rebuilding Day. Furthermore, their staff volunteer for the ACE Mentor Program as well as the Spark Program
What makes @technearchitects in #Melbourne a great place to work?..#Physicalstudioenvironment – The 35-strong office, which mainly works on hospitality space like restaurants and bars, was established 16 years ago and has grown every year since. As a result the practice recently relocated from Melbourne’s CBD to Carlton, an recent write-up on the move imagined that it makes ‘getting up and going to work every day a little sweeter’. The office undertook a survey to see how they could make a space their office staff wanted, coming up with a flexible design to attract, entice and retain exceptional people. ..#Learningandevelopment- The studio structures itself around three values. The first – “align-purpose” – is about the goals of the practice and the goals of those who work for it. “We are all working towards a common goal”, says Travers. The practice’s crafted and high-quality projects fall under the second value – “bespoke delivery”, while the third “enabling creativity” is based upon pursuing a creative environment where good design is the primary objective. ..#Companyculture- Both founders came from commercial practices before establishing Techne, but here they have managed to maintain a business which isn’t top down, which has a strong collaborative and social culture flowing through it, where everyone feels they can contribute. ..#IndustryRecognition- Techne have amassed a seriousreputation for their work in the hospitality and commercial sectors, check out their Instagram for all their recent awards and shortlists, including multiple projects for the 2019 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards...#Benefits – An in-house ping pong table and a furry- friendly Wellbeing Officer called Millie!
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