It is important to provide a brief explanation of your project, encompassing the underlying concept and your response to the design challenge. I’m always encouraged by students who confidently present their work and engage in dialogue with their audience. Just like a well-crafted elevator pitch, a successful architectural concept should possess the ability to capture attention quickly and ignite curiosity and dialogue. are particularly appealing, but they should never underestimate the power of a good drawing! With a focus on presentation material, how important are verbal communication skills?ĭavid Wise: Being able to effectively articulate and communicate your ideas verbally is a hugely important skill in architecture. Students who show initiative and ways to get employers’ attention, such as business cards, mini portfolios, QR codes etc. It could be a clever concept or idea for a particular site, an inventive presentation style or innovative use of technology. Joan McCoy: What stands out for us is not necessarily for the ‘best’ overall project, but one that demonstrates innovation, creativity and smart thinking in some aspect of the student’s work for the final degree project. A student with charisma, confidence, intelligence and style will always catch an eye – we are salespeople of our skills and ideas too after all! Sarah Lee: Eye-catching, bold and strong/colourful statements made architecturally or artistically through the student’s degree show presentations will always attract attention, but they need to be backed up with the right dialogue, explanations and maturity to explain the theory convincingly. Personally, I find myself drawn to projects that showcase resolved architectural forms because they reveal how students have translated their ideas into tangible spatial concepts. Projects that trigger an emotional response within me, whether due to their ambitious objectives or the sheer beauty of their execution, are always the most memorable. Certain images, sketches, or models have a way of capturing my attention, so it's crucial for students to be selective and create space for their best work to truly shine. What makes a memorable project or presentation?ĭavid Wise: With so much to see, I have to be selective in the time I spend at each presentation. A sample of degree work presented by students from Coventry University, which is part of RIBA's Future Architects network (Credit: Coventry University) We have in the past offered positions based on work at the degree show when the student’s work is clearly at a level beyond their peers. The presentation itself is also important. Joan McCoy: What we look for is a student who, through their work, has demonstrated a fully thought out, rounded and original design. Degree shows offer an employer an opportunity to assess many students’ abilities and skills quickly and ‘en masse’, with the added benefit of being able to compare students’ work to their peers. Sarah Lee: We would always look for attractive, well-presented and legible displays, with a range of presentation skills and knowledge demonstrated. While we have various recruitment channels, I’ve found that degree shows are the best way of discovering outstanding candidates in a relaxed and informal setting, away from the pressures of formal interviews. Whether or not I attend with the intention of recruiting, I always find inspiration in the work on display. Attending these shows on the opening evening is always a great experience filled with a sense of relief and pride that permeates the room. What roles do degree shows play in the recruitment process, and what do you look for?ĭavid Wise: Degree shows are special as they embody the culmination of countless hours of intense work and dedication. We asked three architects – David Wise, Associate Director at Newcastle-based Space Architects Joan McCoy, founding Director of Belfast-based White Ink and Sarah Lee from large practice Stride Treglown – what they look for at degree shows, and what it takes to impress them. It’s that time of the year when architecture students finally get to display their work to the world, including architectural practices who are looking to hire new talent.
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