Preston Architect visits 10 Downing Street on behalf of the RIBA NW
It was an honour to walk through that famous door at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 8th May. Representing the RIBA North West Region as an Architect from Preston, for the Creative Industries. I always find it humbling visiting London on behalf of the RIBA when I descend upon our Institutional HQ at 66 Portland Place. However, to visit 10 Downing Street and to meet our PM, to see the architectural history and acknowledge the influential people that have gone in and and out of those doors, was inspiring.
As a small architectural studio in Preston, Lancashire, I bumped shoulders with famous/infamous creatives from around the Country. As we shared stories, I realised that regardless of background and skill set, deep down they all have a similar DNA when it comes to drive and aims; to ‘create’ and ‘build’ upon the UK’s most dynamic Industry; to be Creative!.
To passionately play a role in one of the leading industries in the world, in my own country was quite the pleasure. To all my colleagues/peers in the north, I echo our PM’s thanks to our unsung heroes. However in many ways, this is just the beginning for architecture in particular, as it grows to take the lead in the creative field, with the technology and collaborative platforms now available, combined with the enthusiasm and competence that we embrace as a Chartered profession.
(Photo/Text by John Bridge - All opinions / thoughts are my own)
A short video clip from with our Prime Minister Theresa May explains the reason for the visit here:
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