With the support of the practice, Mode-1 Architects in 2000, I entered the BA degree course in Architecture at the University of North London as a part-time student while continuing full-time work. To gain the RIBA/ARB Part-1 exemption, the University acknowledged the interior design qualifications with the 2-years architectural work experience, and I was able to join year 3 as a part-time student.
Returning to the creative world after 2-years of applied technical momentum were difficult, notwithstanding to accomplish the course part-time. The difficulties were concentration and focus after a full day's work at the practice. As creativity takes time to develop, and a meaningful design needs continuous involvement. The stop-start motion restricts
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Learning from previous mistakes, I decided to pursue the course as a full-time student with full support from Mode-1 Architects of the decision.
The diploma course final portfolio was paramount as it demonstrates the imagination and design capabilities towards architecture. Where creativity and imagination have no boundaries. It was further to convince myself that architecture was the career to continue in pursuing. Undertaking the course full-time was no doubt the correct choice. Just able to interact with other students to discuss ideas, helped develop and improved the quality of the design.
Similarly to the interior design course, it required a ten-thousand-word dissertation along with a strategic and applied technical report. The confidence ascertained from the previous course, gave encouragement to believe that accomplishing these assignments is undoubtedly achievable. After completing the course and receiving positive feedbacks from tutors and fellow students, it provided confirmation and proof of the acceptance of my architectural design and capabilities. This gave strength to continue the journey to becoming a qualified