Review category: Architecture

I wasn’t sure if I wanted to study architecture, but after this week I now know that definitely do. The design thinking and sustainable living sessions were really eye opening. It made me think differently about buildings and how they affect the environment.

This week really helped me to understand how ideas in architecture go from concept to reality. I liked the mix of digital and physical model making and also how we worked on our own sustainable building. Presenting our final design on Friday was a great confidence booster and a good way to finish the week of learning. 

I loved how hands on the whole week was. When we used design software for the first time, I found this a bit tricky at first but also really satisfying once I understood it. After this week, I feel a lot more prepared to apply to university after the UCAS session too.

I really enjoyed the visit to the architecture firm, it was great to see what a real working studio looks like and hear from actual architects. It gave me a better idea of what life in the field could be like. I also liked the model making this felt both fun and challenging.