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Today we are going to dive deep with Oliver Lowrie, the straight-shooting co-founder of Ackroyd Lowrie, as he lays bare the top 10 lessons learned while setting up their architecture practice.

It's not all smooth sailing in the world of architecture, and Oliver is here to prove just that. From underestimated challenges to lessons learned the hard way, get ready for an unfiltered peek behind the curtain of building a successful firm.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just sketching out the blueprint of your future in architecture, this episode promises real talk, genuine advice, and a few laughs at the mistakes that are all too easy to make.

No jargon, no sugar-coating—just raw, invaluable insights from one of the industry's own. Tune in and learn what NOT to do, so you can save a few hours of banging your head against the wall when setting up your own studio.

📐 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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Oliver Lowrie’s Top 10 LESSONS LEARNED made while setting up an Architecture Practice

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Today we are going to dive deep with Oliver Lowrie, the straight-shooting co-founder of Ackroyd Lowrie, as he lays bare the top 10 lessons learned while setting up their architecture practice.

📐 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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