Why did you choose to study architecture?

As a child I was always making things - whether that be sellotaping card into 3D shapes, building fantastical Lego structures or knitting – I knew I wanted a creative career! But I also enjoyed logical thinking and technical strategy so wanted a career that blended the two. And I always romanticised the idea of sketching something on a piece of paper and then one day being able to walk through it and have your design come to life as a physical structure that lots of people can enjoy!

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What is your best memory of the MArch course?

My best memory would have to be seeing the Mirrored Pavilion for the first time in Aberdeen Castlegate. I remember walking up King Street and catching a glint of something reflective in the distance. And then standing in front of it was surreal and awe-inspiring experience, the the design I’d been working on for months was there, now an icon of the cities festivals!

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Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

In five year’s time I hope to be a Chartered Architect working on a range of exciting and ambitious projects for clients with challenging briefs that explore what architecture can be. Plus I hope to have a successful business that has revolutionised knitting and inspired lots of young people to start knitting and enjoy the traditional craft!

Part 2 Architecture graduate from Robert Gordon University. I became fascinated with architecture after visiting Daniel Libeskind's Jewish Museum in Berlin. This was the first building I appreciated for more than its aesthetic qualities and a large reason for my pursuit of a career in architecture. Outside of architecture I enjoy travelling and have been fortunate enough to experience a variety of cultures in many different countries. I am often a competitive character and love to play sports, having tried my hand at many throughout my life.