Apt once again undertook our annual studio conference, with this year’s visit taking us to the cobbled streets of Florence. The visit brought the studio together for three days of exploration, reflection and inspiration, a great opportunity to strengthen Apt’s fantastic team culture and experience one of the greatest examples of Renaissance architecture.
The UK government’s recent proposal to abolish funding for Level 7 apprenticeships — equivalent to a Master’s degree — poses a serious threat to the architectural profession and the future of inclusive, accessible education. For practices like Apt, which has actively supported apprenticeship pathways, this move risks undoing years of progress in diversifying and strengthening the architectural workforce.