School Redesigned
Our GCSE Art students had a fantastic opportunity to experience life in an architect's practice when they went to a workshop entitled Redesign the School. Project35, in Herne Hill, closed its offices for the afternoon and the four architects dedicated their time to our pupils. Initially they worked in one group, learning in broad terms what architecture is and discussing how the structure and layout of the Thames building could be improved. They then split into three groups, each with a lead architect, and were given a specific area of the school to work on: to redesign the facade; to add more floors; to redesign the entrance hall. They shared their ideas with each other and will be finalising them over the next half term to present their finished designs to Mr Holsgrove.
David Adkins, Head of Art, said that it gave the students an interesting insight into architecture, adding that if he had been given such an opportunity at school, he might have been tempted to follow architecture as a career! Ben, in Year 11, said "I was really inspired by the workshop and it confirmed that I do want to be an architect." Many thanks to all the staff at Project35 for giving up their time to allow our pupils to enjoy this unique experience.
