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What Architecture Employers Actually Look For
Episode 260
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
Architecture practices are rarely taught how to balance design ambition, client relationships and commercial reality. Markus Seifermann of Seifermann Architects explains how adaptability, collaboration and a willingness to learn have shaped a multidisciplinary studio.They get into winning unfamiliar projects, building a people-focused team, diversifying into film and events, hiring for entrepreneurial thinking, rebranding the practice and using AI without handing over responsibility. The conversation offers practical lessons for architects and designers navigating clients, careers, technology and the changing expectations of practice.Markus Seifermann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusseifermann/Seifermann Architects: https://www.seifermann.london/_____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHD0iadj0OcArchitecture 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-s...Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership._____Chapters:00:00 Starting an architecture practice04:04 Winning the first major project08:32 Creativity and commercial reality10:43 Diversifying into film and events15:21 Collaboration and unconventional hiring19:38 Applications and interview advice23:11 Rebranding the architecture practice26:33 Mentoring and future careers29:44 Young people questioning AI and careers31:42 Managing different client relationships34:36 Designing without a house style36:16 Using AI as an architectural tool40:34 Why architectural education must change43:25 Projects and getting in touch#Architecture #ArchitectureStudent #Architect #ArchitecturePodcast
