He Started His Own Architecture Practice at 29
About this episode
Alex Sutton shares his journey of founding Studio Sutton and the challenges faced while running an architecture practice during difficult times.
What does it actually take to start your own architecture practice in 2026? Alex Sutton founded Studio Sutton in August 2019 at the age of 29, just six months before the world locked down. In this conversation with Stephen Drew, he opens up about building an award winning international practice through a global pandemic, a war, an interest rate spike, an AI shake-up, and the hardest personal moments of his life. No fluff, no romanticising, just the real story of what running a small practice looks like when the cards are stacked against you. If you've ever thought about starting your own studio, or you're already on that path and wondering if it gets easier, this one's for you. Studio Sutton: studiosutton.co.uk Alex Sutton on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-sutton Want to sharpen your skills and stand out? We've partnered with ArchAdemia, an online learning platform built by architects, for architects. Courses on Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio building, project management and more. 👉 archademia.com Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on the annual membership. _____ Curated content, insights and opportunities to accelerate your career in Architecture, Design, Development…
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