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Getting into architecture
Contents
1. What is architecture?
2. What is an architect?
3. What does an architect do?
4. How to become an architect
5. ‘A day in the life’ of a Part 1 architectural assistant at HKS
6. ‘A day in the life’ of a Part 2 architectural assistant at HKS
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7. ‘A day in the life’ of a newly qualified architect at HKS
This toolkit is to help give you a 8. Who does an architect work with?
basic understanding of what an
architect is and what they do. 9. An architect’s tool kit
Architecture is a diverse and 10. Next steps...
exciting profession and the
skills you learn can be applied Glossary
across many other careers
and interests. At the end of
this booklet there are further
resources you can use to
explore this topic.
1. What is architecture?
Architecture is all about skyscraper. It can meet and art, requires inside or using buildings can help patients heal representation of a
designing and making needs as simple as creativity, and at its core and good architecture more quickly, and good generation, or the
the spaces for people’s providing shelter or as is problem solving for can help make our schools have a positive cutting edge face of a
everyday lives. complex as designing a our environment. lives easier and more impact on students’ new technology. You can
It is a broad subject that city. Architecture is comfortable. grades. experience architecture
can cover the smallest Architecture combines important. We spend For example, well Architecture can wherever you are.
house to the largest aspects of both science around 90% of our time designed hospitals become the historical
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2. What is an architect?
Architects design client to develop a brief and can be constructed. Architects can also needs are met. On large specialise, for example,
buildings and spaces. (outlines the needs of An architect does not be responsible for projects, the architect becoming experts
The architect often leads the client e.g.. size of work in isolation - they overseeing or working may also work directly in residential design,
the design of a project project, site etc), and must collaborate with with builders to for a builder to complete sustainability, master-
and will be responsible must balance artistic other professionals and construct a building. technical aspects of a planning or technical
for developing the idea vision with technical and can be responsible for This can involve being design and ensure its design.
and concept. practical skills to ensure coordinating a team and the client’s eyes and completion.
They will work with a that a building will work the design work. ears; ensuring that their Many architects
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A building?
3. What does an architect do?
As an architect you extending, refurbishing Architecture and the
may spend your career or conserving buildings process of designing
designing new buildings of historical importance. a building can be
and spaces. This can Many architects become complex, Design:
involve working with specialists in this field but there are a number Various tools and methods can be used
other professionals to with in-depth knowledge of steps that are to capture and represent ideas, including
push boundaries to of craftsmanship and always sketching, writing and model making.
benefit society and the materials. involved: Design is an on-going process through
built environment. which ideas are tested and developed.
As an architect, you
Architects may work on may spend your career
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varying projects from a working in your home
small interior space to a town, or travelling the
school or even a city. globe working in foreign
Architects can also countries.
work on old buildings:
Develop:
Design ideas can be tested
through drawing, making models
or prototypes, or developing
computer mock-ups.
Research:
The architect needs to
understand the building
they are designing -
how people use it, how
it’s built, and the site Team Work:
and setting it is within. Collaborating with other team members to Engage: Present:
problem solve and come to conclusions. The Buildings don’t exist in isolation, Architects need to be able to
beginnings of an idea or concept may be and it is important to engage with communicate their ideas, listen
identified through group discussion where neighbours and stakeholders, and respond to feedback.
thoughts can be discussed and tested. such as the users, to hear their
views.
UNIVERSITY ROUTE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ROUTE
4. How to become an Architect
Part 1 1 Apprenticeship
Study an undergraduate
degree in architecture. Level 6*
Upon completion you will
Post Key Stage 5 (year The apprenticeship Both routes are outlined be a part 1 architectural Study an undergraduate
13), there are currently course is a newer on the time-line assistant. degree as part of your
two routes in the United route, in comparison to opposite. 2 apprenticeship. Study in
a university one day or
Kingdom to become a university which is the two days a week and work
qualified architect: most common. Like doctors, the title the rest of the time in an
architectural practice.
‘architect’ is protected Upon completion you will
3
• University route You will need to secure by law, so you need to be a part 1 architectural
assistant.
University study and an apprenticeship be registered with the
periods of paid work placement with an Architects Registration
• Apprenticeship route architectural practice Board to call yourself an
University study whilst (architecture companies architect. You can then
Part 1 Year Out*
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working (paid work) are called practices) to
start an apprenticeship
become a member of
the Royal Institute of Work for a year in an 4
architectural practice as a
course at university. British Architects (RIBA). part 1 architectural assistant.
Part 2 Apprenticeship
Study a postgraduate 5 Level 7*
Diploma or Masters
in architecture. Upon
completion you will be Study a postgraduate
a part 2 architectural Diploma or Masters as part
assistant. of your apprenticeship.
6 Study in a university one or
two days a week and work
the rest of the time in an
architectural practice.
Part 3*
Work full time and study
part time for a post
7
graduate Diploma.
Register as an architect
with the Architectural
Registration Board (ARB). 8
Register as an architect
with the Architectural
Registration Board (ARB).
The above illustrates the typical routes, some universities may differ.
* This is expected to be paid work.
Look here for more information:
architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/how-to-become-an-architect
architecture.com/campaign/apprenticeships
Halima
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5. ‘A Day in the Life’ of a Part I
architectural assistant at HKS
“I joined HKS six a new hospital. learnt at university to
months ago after These projects assist my colleagues.
completing my have given me an I work under close
university degree. invaluable insight into supervision from the
So far I have worked professional life and project architect which
to support a project how architects work has allowed me to ask
team on a new primary in the real world. This them questions about
school project and I has been inspiring and their role and work. It’s
have supported the I have also enjoyed great to finally put my
practice’s entry into a using the drawing skills into practice!”
competition to design and design skills I
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Part 1 architectural assistant: Key job roles: camera and point it at this code to see a 3D visual image
• Assisting with creating materials for • Attending client and team meetings • Learning about wider professional
presentations. with the project architect. skills - communication,
• 3D computer modelling and drawing • Accompanying the architect on site administration, financing etc.
work with guidance from the project visits.
architect. • Model making.
Dawood
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6. ‘A Day in the Life’ of a Part 2
architectural assistant at HKS
“I have been with HKS different countries. I joining HKS, I’ve been
for almost 4 years, have supported bids, given responsibility
having joined after made presentations which has been both
completing a Master’s to clients, helped daunting and exciting!
degree (RIBA Part to develop designs, It’s been great to travel
ll) at London South and worked both outside of the office
Bank University. I have independently and either for projects or
worked on a wide under guidance for other architectural
variety of projects from my mentor. As events, and I’m
across sectors I have completed gaining confidence
including hotel my Masters and all the time in my
resorts and schools, worked in other professional abilities.”
and in a number of practices before
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Part 2 architectural assistant: Key job roles: camera and point it at this code to see a 3D visual image
• Collaborating on design and including visualisations. presenting this to the design team.
technical work with colleagues. • Working with external team • Design work.
• Preparing and giving presentations. members such as engineers.
• Drawing and 3D computer modelling • Carrying out project research and
Camille
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7. ‘‘A day in the life’ of a newly
qualified architect at HKS
“I graduated with Part 2 architectural independent of representing many challenges that
my Part 3 from assistant and tutored judgement and HKS to clients I haven’t immediately
the University of at a university. I have expertise in running and responding to known the answer
Westminster in worked on hospitality projects and leading challenges directly. to, but part of being
2017 and have projects which design work. I have Architectural a good architect is
been registered include hotels and a mentor in the education is long, knowing the limits of
with the Architects villa complexes. office who is able but I’ve found that your knowledge and
Registration Board As a qualified to give me advice there is so much that where to go to find
(ARB) since. Before professional I am when I need it, but I you can’t learn from answers.”
that I worked as a expected to exercise enjoy the challenge a book. I’ve faced
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Newly qualified architect: Key job roles: camera and point it at this code to see a 3D visual image
• Work independently to develop • Review work for technical • Attend site visits, give presentations.
design and technical work. compliance. • Liaise with clients and other
• Assist leading the design process. • Prepare reports, documentation and professionals.
• Lead teams in planning and carrying drawings.
out work. • Manage project resources.
8. Who does an architect work with? Wider Community: Contractor:
Architects must consider the needs of the wider Often referred to as “builders”,
Architects do not work in isolation. They must work in a team with many community as well as those of their clients. This contractors carry out
other people in order to develop and construct a design, including other can include neighbours, community groups or construction work. Can be
professionals and specialists. Key people you may work with include: statutory bodies such as Historic England who a “general contractor” or a
look after our historic environment. Collectively specialist in a particular type of
these groups are called “stakeholders”. construction.
ccscheme.org.uk/
Interior Designer:
Client: Plans and designs internal spaces
The person who has commissioned (asks and may be involved in developing
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for) and pays for the project. Architects may
work with clients to develop their brief, seek
£ design styles and colour schemes,
planning spaces, designing
their approval for decisions, or represent signage and selecting furniture.
and protect their interests when dealing with biid.org.uk/about-us
other professionals and organisations such
as the contractor.
Landscape Architect:
Design and plan external spaces
Building Control: such as gardens, resorts and
Either managed by Local Authorities urban areas. Has a specialised
or independent Approved Inspectors, knowledge of ecology and
Building Control is a set of national planting. Represented by the
technical standards that a building must Landscape Institute.
meet. landscapeinstitute.org/
planningportal.co.uk/info/200128/building_control
Structural or Civil Engineer:
Structural Engineers design the frame
(connected parts that support the
Town Planner: Building Services Engineer: £ building) and foundations of a building.
Town Planners manage the approval Responsible for the design Civil Engineers work on a range of
process that buildings must of the electrical, mechanical, Quantity Surveyor: projects including bridges, roads,
go through in order to be built. plumbing or other specialist Advises on project costs. Works railways and other large structures.
Represented by the Royal Town services that a building needs. to define and manage budgets. Represented by the Institution of
Planning Institute (RTPI). Represented by the Chartered The Royal Institute of Chartered Structural Engineers (IStructE) or
rtpi.org.uk/ Institute of Building Services Surveyors (RICS) is their Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Engineers (CIBSE). professional body. istructe.org/
cibse.org/ rics.org/uk/ ice.org.uk/9. An architect’s tool kit.
Architects need to have a range of skills and tools to help them develop 4.Speaking and
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designs, communicate ideas and solve problems. As you choose your presenting. Architects
path through education, it is worth learning about and developing a need to explain their 5.Photography.
knowledge of the following skills: ideas to others clearly and Photographs can
concisely. Confidence in record or show a
2.3D Computer presenting takes time as building in much greater
1.Sketching. Modelling. Architects not everyone is a detail than drawing,
Hand drawing is a crucial use computer software natural, but it is an and is a good skill
skill for an architect, allowing to model designs in a virtual important skill. to develop.
them to communicate an 3D space. 3D prototypes
idea or record a building or of buildings can now be 6.Scale. Scale
space. This may not always be developed and is a drawing
accurate sketching, as long as it explored in method to represent
communicates your message. Virtual Reality. information accurately
Anyone can learn to draw and at varying
with practice, patience levels of detail
and confidence. 3.Model Making. and size.
Making a model of an idea 7.Writing. Being 8.Graphic
or design is as important a skill able to put down Design.
as sketching, and can help you your thoughts and ideas The ability to draw
understand complex geometry. in clear and concise diagrams, lay out
Models can be quick and rough to language is a crucial skill. attractive and clear
help explore an idea, or detailed and Architects write many reports documents and sell
accurate for presentations. on their designs and need to ideas through good
3D printers are also becoming be able to express graphic design.
more common in their thoughts
architecture and through words.
are a great tool.10. Next steps... Glossary
There are many websites that you can visit to explore architecture and the role of
the architect further:
architecture.com Apprenticeship – Gaining the necessary skills for a profession while you
The website of the Royal Institute of British Architects - the work, often includes some studying.
professional body that represents architects in the UK.
Built environment – Human-made spaces, areas and buildings.
arb.org.uk
The regulator of architects working in the UK. Client – A person or company who pays for a service or products.
stephenlawrence.org.uk Construct – To build or make.
We work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
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aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the Conserving buildings - To protect a building from harm or destruction.
career of their choice.
Craftmanship – Skill at a role which involves making things.
designingbuildings.co.uk
Wiki covering the whole construction industry and built Degree - Certification students get when they graduate from a university.
environment. Undergraduate education is education conducted after further education
(e.g. A levels).
londonfestivalofarchitecture.org
London’s annual architecture festival. Masterplanning – Designing an area, a group of buildings and spaces or
even a whole community area.
openhouselondon.org.uk
Annual event offering free entry to buildings across London. Postgraduate Diploma - You can undertake postgraduate study after
you have completed an undergraduate degree or have equivalent work
open-city.org.uk experience. The award of this is called a postgraduate Diploma or other.
Organisers of Open House London and other architecture
events. Prototype – A first or early model or initial draft of something.
opendoors.construction Residential – Buildings designed for people to live in.
Open Doors offers a unique chance for you to go behind the
scenes of live construction sites, offices, factories, and training Refurbishing – To change the design of an existing building or space.
centres across Great Britain.
Scale - The proportions of a building, object, area of land etc with
dezeen.com reference to a module or unit of measurement.
designweek.com
Architecture and design websites. Sustainability – Sustainability is concerned with whether environmental
resources will be protected and maintained for future generations.
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