🌟 Bridging Education and Professional Practice: Exciting News for Architecture North Ltd.
🎓 A New Role in Education
I’m delighted to share some exciting news: this September I will be joining the Nottingham Trent University (NTU) School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment as a HLP for Architecture.
This new role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to architectural education while continuing to lead Architecture North Ltd in delivering high-quality, client-focused projects. By working directly with students, I will be able to share not only theoretical knowledge but also real-world insights into the day-to-day challenges and opportunities of architectural practice. From navigating design briefs to managing client expectations and delivering projects on site, my teaching will draw upon live experience from our studio.
For students, this means gaining an authentic understanding of the professional environment they are preparing to enter.
👩🎓 Supporting the Next Generation of Architects
I look forward to mentoring the next generation of architects, encouraging them to think creatively while equipping them with the practical skills, resilience, and adaptability that are so vital to succeed in practice.
Working with students gives me the opportunity to:
Share real-world insights from live projects
Mentor students through design challenges
Equip them with the creative and professional skills needed for their careers
Bridge the gap between university learning and professional practice
🏗️ Adding Value for Our Clients
For our clients, this role enhances the value we bring to every commission. Our close connection with academia ensures that Architecture North Ltd remains engaged with the latest thinking, innovation, and research shaping the industry.
This not only sharpens our creative approach but also strengthens our ability to apply contemporary design strategies to real projects, always grounded in professionalism, efficiency, and a clear understanding of our clients’ needs.
This academic role also strengthens the service we provide at Architecture North Ltd:
Keeps us connected to the latest design thinking, research, and innovation
Ensures we combine fresh perspectives with professional rigour
Reinforces our ability to deliver bespoke, client-focused projects across architecture, interiors, and landscape design
🔄 The Best of Both Worlds
Education and practice are two sides of the same coin: academia offers innovation, experimentation, and fresh perspectives, while practice demands pragmatism, problem-solving, and delivery.
By working at this intersection, Architecture North Ltd continues to evolve as a practice that combines the best of both worlds.
Every project benefits from the dialogue between teaching and professional work, ensuring outcomes that are imaginative, technically robust, and tailored to client aspirations.
By working at the intersection of education and practice:
Academia fuels innovation, experimentation, and creativity ✨
Professional practice ensures pragmatism, delivery, and results 📐
Together, this makes every project more imaginative, technically robust, and tailored to our clients’ needs.
🌱 Growing Talent at Architecture North Ltd
Our involvement in education doesn’t stop at the university. At Architecture North Ltd, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for emerging talent to thrive in practice.
💼 Job Opportunities - We’re always looking for creative, motivated individuals to join our growing team.
🎓 Internships & Mentorship - We offer internships and mentorship opportunities, helping students and graduates gain hands-on experience in live projects.
🤝 Talent Network - By joining our talent network, you’ll be the first to hear about new roles, placements, and opportunities to collaborate with us.
This reflects our belief that architecture is a collaborative discipline, one where experienced professionals and emerging talent work side by side to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions.
Over the years, our team has delivered a diverse portfolio across architecture, interiors, and landscape design, each project underpinned by creativity, collaboration, and technical expertise.
I’m excited to begin this new chapter in late September, contributing to NTU’s vibrant studio culture and continuing to grow Architecture North Ltd as a forward-thinking practice.
Whether you’re planning a residential, commercial, or community-focused project, we would be delighted to show how our combination of professional insight, academic engagement, and design excellence can bring your vision to life.
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Lewis North
Principal Director, Architecture North Ltd.
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