Mar 13, 2025

Work Experience

1 CONSENTED Joaquim Ikoku Smith blossom young minds 2024
Every year, SEW opens its doors to students for a week of immersive work experience in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, urban design, and multimedia.

From day one, students dive into the vibrant energy of our design studio, tackling a short but exciting design brief that challenges them to think creatively about the built environment. By collaborating with our designers and experiencing the full spectrum of the design process, students gain real-world insight into the possibilities of a design career.

In 2024, we welcomed 19 talented students whose bold and imaginative concepts included a courtyard treehouse, an artist’s studio, a pottery workshop and wine bar, and even a masterplan!


It gave me a better understanding of how architects think and the full process of creating a design. Before, I was thinking of only trying out the course… but I can now say for sure that I’ll be pursuing architecture in the future.”
Joaquim

Chloe, aged 17, joined us through our partnership with the charity ‘Arts Emergency’. Here’s her experience in her own words:


The best part of the experience was meeting the staff and hearing how they got to their positions. It reassured me, as they come from all walks of life. Due to this opportunity, I have decided to do a foundation year to strengthen my craft and help me decide which career path to take. Initially, I wasn’t sure about studying architecture, but being at Studio Egret West showed me there are lots of different roles in the architecture sector. Without Arts Emergency and Studio Egret West, it’s unlikely I would have had this incredible experience. ”
Chloe

Our work experience programme is supported by partnerships with fantastic organisations such as Arts Emergency, Blossom Young Minds, and INSPIRE, as well as direct applications. Many of our work experience students go on to study within the design professions — and some even return to join the SEW family!

We’re always looking for new partners to help us share our passion for design with the next generation.

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