Two Weeks in the Life of an Architect

Spparc Architecture, Golden Square, Picadilly Circus, London. Two weeks spent with an Architectural Practice was an interesting insight in to the real world of Architecture. Spparc Architecture are a very reputable company based in the centre of London. An example of a current project of theirs is a 31 storey student residence called The Quill and construction work on the building is underway in Southwark.

"London's Southwark Council has approved the Quill, which if built will be the tallest student residential tower in the world.
With 31 floors above ground and two basement levels, the SPPARC Architecture designed building will be 108.78 metres to the structural peak with further spires above this pushing the total height to 114.4 metres.
The scheme will contain accommodation for 470 students, a gym, library and bar on floors 28 to 30, ground floor retail, and 261 cycle spaces plus two disabled car parking spaces in the basement." Skyscrapernews.com

There were many things learned during this visit to Spparc. The two weeks spent there included several site trips to live projects where the construction and planning process of buildings was understood. It was also very useful to talk to architects who worked for the company and to get their views on working as an architect.

Click here to visit Spparc Studio's official Website