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Is Architecture for me?

 

Great Architects are - 

  • Imaginative
  • Creative
  • Passionate about art
  • Optimistic 
  • Realistic

David Gloster, Director of Education, Royal Institute of British Architects says -

"Be aware that a career in architecture will probably combine inspiration, perspiration, frustration, and elation in equal amounts. But if you have a restless nature, worry about the city and sustainability, are obsessed with beauty in all things, need to draw to finish your sentences effectively, and don’t mind meeting some of the most interesting and maddening people on the planet you are in the right place.  Architecture is an extraordinary thing – it can improve people’s lives. It appears every society has decided we need it, and that we measure our civilisations by it. All this means that you are about to enter one of the biggest and most passionate debates humanity can get involved in; just look out of your window for confirmation. Don’t sit on the fence. Right here, right now is where you can make a difference, shaping the future with architecture."

  

Subjects


Many subjects studied at school and college are relevant to architecture giving you the flexibility to choose the subjects you are strongest in and enjoy. Ideally you should have gained a broad secondary education encompassing a mixture of arts and sciences.  The only specific requirement is GCSE Maths.  It is not necessary to study art, but you should enjoy drawing freehand and have an interest in design and making 3D work.  If you do not have GCSE art, you may be asked to present a portfolio at interview.