Architect
Name:
Rosie Hanks
Career stage:
Early career - less than 5 years' experience
Working:
Office
High School Subjects:
English lit/lang, Biology, Art and Chemistry
Favourite:
I actually enjoyed them all. Art came to me the most easily
Further study:
University
where and what:
Welsh School of Architecture - Cardiff university. I completed BSc, Masters and diploma of architecture there.
"Construction is a fusion of academic and art"
the inside scoop…
What does an Architect actually do?
I currently work in hospitality and retail/commercial projects.
What does a day in your life at work look like?
Its very varied depending on the project. Often the days have a couple of meetings which we usually have to react to. We are currently responding to requests for information from the client/construction team.
What's the best part of your job?
You don't learn a "role" as the career is so varied. Each project, client and team are so different.
What made you realise construction could be for you?
It was a fusion of academic and art
Tell us about a time you made a difference in your work
I have done some impact projects. I linked my larger corporate company with a smaller architectural firm who needed help designing and constructing a maternity clinic in Uganda. The hospital has now been built and I am very proud of all the people it is helping.
Who has inspired you in your career?
Tomas Heatherwick. I watched him in a talk when I was 17.
Tell us about balancing work with your other interests, or family.
I have always tried to balance this. I played sport all through university and learnt how to be efficient as possible with work so that I could balance everything.
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