The Year I Studied Architecture in Japan
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Studying architecture in Japan changed how I see design, discipline, and drawing. Here’s how that experience shaped my creative journey.
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So You Want to Be an Architect: The Ultimate Guide for High School Students
/Thinking about studying architecture? Here’s everything I wish I’d known as a student - from subjects and skills to books, documentaries, and portfolio tips.
Read MoreFalling Out of Love with Architecture (And Finding My Way Back)
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There’s this idea that if you’re passionate enough, you’ll never fall out of love with architecture. That once you’ve chosen this path, you’ll follow it forever with certainty, with pride, with relentless motivation. But what happens when that passion fades? When the dream job isn’t what you imagined, when burnout creeps in, or when the industry doesn’t welcome you in the way you hoped?
Read MoreHow to Overcome Perfectionism and Start Drawing Freely
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Struggling with perfectionism in your sketching practice? Learn how to let go of the pressure to make every drawing perfect so you can enjoy the process, grow your skills, and fall in love with drawing again. Especially helpful for beginner urban sketchers and creatives.
Read MoreHow to Draw Architecture by Hand: A Beginner’s Guide
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Architectural sketching is about learning to see, not drawing perfectly. This beginner’s guide covers tools, techniques, and simple steps to start sketching buildings by hand.
Read MoreHow to Study Architecture Effectively (A Realistic Student’s Guide)
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As someone who has spent over 15 years immersed in architecture, both as a practising architect and a former university lecturer, I’ve had the privilege of guiding thousands of students through their interior and architectural education. Becoming an architect is one of the most rewarding journeys you can undertake, but it also demands long hours, creativity, resilience, and a far more effective way of studying than most students are ever taught.
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About Sonia Nicolson
Sonia Nicolson is a British Chartered Architect (ARB) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). As an Architect and Creative Educator based in Iceland, she helps students and designers build confidence in hand drawing, design, and portfolio skills.
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