I chose to study Architecture mainly to push myself and to conquer fears of self confidence that the course would encourage me to build upon. Architecture is multifaceted and the course acts as a medium to find your own interests by being immersed within the considered content of the different modules. Architecture also pushes both your mental and practical skills beyond the bounds of more conventional courses, acting as a platform for choice later in your education. The course’s structure and teaching staff have been thoroughly interrogated to ensure the highest standard of teaching, whilst still maintaining the communal and family life aspect in abundance within the studio. The facilities provided at the School make its students phenomenally well-equipped for the challenges the course presents throughout each year.

My admiration for the commitment and hard work of the teaching staff, especially the course’s director, is profound and something that you will not find anywhere else. The way the course has been crafted for cross module fertilisation makes the process of growing as a designer an organic and enjoyable process. The support system from both an educational and support standpoint feel both unique and personal, a comfortable environment that encourages students to excel and push beyond their own perceived limits.

The quality of teaching is beyond excellent. Due to the nature and breadth of the subject, a cohesive relationship between staff members ensures that the experience for students is as engaging and fulfilling as it can be. As the course still incredibly young, so are its facilities. The workshop space is great, with the more recent addition of a CNC router, the School is gradually collecting an arsenal of tools in order to give its students the facilities it requires for all the challenges the course presents.