How long can it take to qualify as an Architect?
Episode description
Kwamena Beecham is an Architect at Pilbrow & Partners, London.
Kwamena gained his Part 1 from Plymouth university where his dissertation investigated the role of the architect in the 21st century. He continued his studies and obtained his Part 2 at Birmingham City University, where his written thesis investigated the perception of success in buildings, while testing the themes uncovered with a design thesis reintroducing a statement railway station in Morecambe Lancashire. Following this he completed his Part 3 at Westminster university and became a chartered Architect.
In his relatively short career, Kwamena has stood for RIBA council elections, mentored students and has been a visiting tutor at Birmingham city university and UEL. After taking a break from teaching to focus on his part 3 and young family, Kwamena is now looking to the horizon for new opportunities to help the next generation of Architects grow and flourish. You can follow his journey on Instagram @Kwamena.Beecham or on linkedin
The Pride Road Franchise grew out of Founder Lisa Raynes’ refusal to accept that there was only one way for a woman to have an architecture career and a family life. She built her practice in the domestic sector, and then invested to turn her business into one that other ambitious architects wanting work/life balance can buy into. She’s had a seat on the RIBA Council (2015-18), been Chair of Women in Property NW and founded Manchester Curious, an urban architecture outreach festival. A key focus of the Pride Road Franchise business in a box is the fully-automated customer relation management system, this system helps lead a flow of new clients to our franchisees.