As part of their Beach Hut Project, Lower Sixth 3D Design students took part in an architecture workshop led by Nicki Crowson from Portsmouth University on 13 October.
Nicki has delivered the workshop for the College for several years, helping students to explore architectural thinking through hands-on model making.
Using deconstructed elements of a beach hut as their starting point, students were challenged to reimagine and construct an entirely new form, resulting in a wide range of creative, innovative – and sometimes unexpected – outcomes.
Alongside the practical activity, Nicki spoke to students about studying Architecture at university, answering their questions about paths into the sector. Portsmouth is a top 50 university for Architecture and one of just two that offer the Degree Apprenticeship route into the profession.
Nicki also spent time one-to-one with an Upper Sixth student who was keen to understand more about the challenges of securing an architectural apprenticeship.
Want to know more? Read College alumni stories about Angellyca who secured a Degree Apprenticeship with London-based firm cpt and Conor who took the university route and works for WPSA. Past student and Degree Apprentice Lauren was named Reigate & Banstead’s Apprentice of the Year in 2023 and is now at Cambridge University studying part-time for her Master of Studies (MSt) in Architecturewhile working at Reigate Architects.
