Breaking the Architect Mold: Enrique Soler’s Shift to Interior Design at Willmott Dixon Interiors

Architecture Social

Ever feel like you're stuck on the traditional architect path?

Enrique Soler from Willmott Dixon Interiors is here to show you why playing it safe might be holding you back.

We’ll get into the nuts and bolts of working within a contractor in the role of a designer, how interior design can open up whole new avenues for architects, and why sticking to one speciality is riskier than you think.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:35 Meet Enrique Soria: Head of Design at Wilmot Dixon Interiors
02:15 Enrique's Career Journey: From Architecture to Interior Design
05:58 Transitioning to Main Contracting: Advice and Insights
09:57 The Importance of Technical Skills in Design
10:54 Architects in Interior Design: Blending Skills and Perspectives
16:06 The Dangers of Excessive Specialization in Architecture
21:21 Showcasing Projects: A Look at Wilmot Dixon Interiors
24:21 Hidden Gems in Cardiff
24:44 Haven and South Downs College Project
26:48 Transforming Quarry House in Leeds
29:01 Sustainability and Retrofits in Architecture
30:51 Exciting New Project in Brent
33:40 The Evolution of Architecture Social
40:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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