Harry Henderson

Since 2016, Studio Egret West has felt like a second home to me. I have been in and out the door for the past few years, in-between studying at Newcastle and Sheffield University.

As a Part I architectural assistant, I worked on the detailed design for the Manchester ‘Maybe’ Bridge; a crucial piece of infrastructure that forges a physical connection from the quirky meanwhile-use, Mayfield Gatehouse, to the soon-to-be overhauled Manchester Mayfield station platform. A particular highlight was the Northlake project, where I gained a holistic perspective of the Studio’s design process; this was exemplified by working in a team to develop a compelling design for a Lido surrounded by nature.

Faraday Works, a mixed-use residential scheme in Charlton, had been the biggest part of my SEW journey. The existing buildings on the Charlton site were key heritage assets, which needed attention; underused, undervalued, and deteriorating. The reuse projects have allowed me to work in a team with a collective ambition of retaining existing buildings. This was not only for cultural benefit, but also to prolong the character of the site and enhance the places we are manifesting.

Now as a Part II architectural assistant, I have returned to the studio with new knowledge of digital urban representation methodologies. I intend to implement and further develop these new skills in the studio.