The digital and analogue fabrication labs are incredibly useful, in conjunction with our studio space and the computer labs. It is great to go through every step of the design process - from desktop sketching and drawing, 3D modelling, virtual reality visualisations and final building modelling.
One of my favourite projects was during my second year, which was the ‘debatable lands’ project for a visitor centre on the Anglo-Scottish border in Carlisle. We were able to really get to grips with the building and have a great site visit to an area with interesting characteristics and a fascinating history. At the time, it was the most in-depth project at a large scale that we had worked on.
The University and the School offer their students a lot of support. For example, I can have meetings with my personal tutor as frequently as I want, where I can talk about any aspect of University life. It can be very helpful if I am ever feeling stressed or need help with something.
It is a relatively young course, which enables it to be current and refreshing. It is hugely exciting, and I am always challenging myself. It also has the infrastructure of the existing courses within the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering that it is integrated with.
I am currently pursuing a placement for next year, which I am excited about. I cannot wait to get some more hands-on experience within the field, for me to then return in the 4th year with another viewpoint and lots of other useful skills. Once I graduate from the BArch (Hons) Architecture course and have done some more travelling, I aim to start my part 2 master’s degree in Architecture, possibly here at Loughborough. My undergraduate degree has given me a great foundation to build on, along with the School’s reputation, for the rest of my career.