AN Ardrossan Academy pupil with ambitions of becoming an architect has been given his first introduction to the profession thanks to a firm working on the project to build the new Ardrossan Campus.
jmarchitects is involved in the design of the £80 million learning facility and recently welcomed S6 pupil Oscar Bridge into its Glasgow office to learn first-hand what it takes to be an architect.
Whilst there, Oscar worked on a project to design a small office – including with the use of industry-recognised software. He said, “I was quite apprehensive, unsure of what to expect on my first day up at their office. However, once I arrived and was introduced to everyone, my nerves were quickly quelled!
“Soon after, I was assigned my own workstation with full access to the same IT programmes, equipment and materials used by the staff members at the office. With this desk came my work experience; designing a theoretical house for myself located in a block of mews. I was given full autonomy over this project, designing this house myself with the same appliances the professionals use.
“Each day I had regular one-to-ones with members of staff for guidance, assessment and appraisal for my progress going through each stage of the design process. My time spent at their office has fully reaffirmed my aspirations to continue this line of work as my future. I could not be more thankful to both my school for arranging this work position for me and also jmarchitects for granting me this opportunity to attend their premises in Glasgow, working, and learning alongside their team.”
Councillor Tony Gurney, cabinet member for green environment and economy at North Ayrshire Council, said, “This has been a great opportunity for Oscar and one which he has grabbed with both hands. We will continue to make sure that community benefits are a big part in all the contracts we award so residents, like Oscar, can benefit.”
