This is Apt

I joined Apt in 2021 as part of its apprenticeship scheme, proud to have secured a place at such a highly regarded architectural practice, but also nervous about whether I would live up to expectations. Walking into such a creative, fast-paced studio environment for the first time was exciting, but undeniably overwhelming. I was suddenly surrounded by busy, knowledgeable professionals whose experience and confidence I admired. From the outset, however, the team at Apt were incredibly welcoming and supportive, which quickly helped put me at ease and made me feel part of the practice.

On a sunny early morning train in mid-October, I said goodbye to Florence and the Apt Autumn conference and made the 2-hour journey north to Venice.

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.

Buckinghamshire Council has approved CyrusOne’s development proposal for Iver Heath Data Park.

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.