“As an architect, you will change the world – quite literally, being responsible for the creation of our built environment, and designing the buildings that surround us and enclose us. Studying architecture is an extraordinary opportunity giving you the potential to make a real difference to people’s lives , impact communities and directly tackle the climate emergency.” RIBA’s Director of Education and Learning, Dr Jenny Russell
Delivered in collaboration with RIBA, this online event featured a range of professionals working within architecture who have all entered through different pathways, including two current apprentices who shared their experience of the vocational training route, allowing them to earn while they learn!
Lesson plan: Our 'Focus on architecture' lesson plan and additional resources can support your planning and engagement around the recorded event and films and help you meet Gatsby benchmarks 2 and 5.
The live event took place in February 2024.
Meet the panellists:
Joshua Brooks (Chair) Architect & Learning Manager at RIBA
Harry Wright Architectural Lead at Shed KM Architects
Ashrakur Rahman Level 6 Apprentice at LOM Architecture and Design (Training provider: London South Bank University)
Jahba Anan Level 7 Apprentice at Mikhail Riches (Training provider London School of Architecture)
Lesson plan and additional resources
Download our 'focus on architecture' lesson plan
Watch our workplace film featuring insight into a Liverpool based architecture practice, shedkm
Watch the 'How to become an architect' film made by RIBA and Found Futures
Explore RIBA's website for further advice and information on careers in architecture.
Find out more about apprenticeships in architecture
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