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Sonia Nicolson

Architect & former lecturer helping you build confidence in hand drawing, design and your creative career.

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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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Architecture Student Starter Guide
Mastering One-Point Perspective: Essential Guide for Interior Design and Architecture Students
The Complete Guide to Studying Architecture at University
Architecture & Design Portfolio Preparation Guide (University Interviews)

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Professional Credentials

  • ARB - British Chartered Architect

  • FHEA - Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

  • Senior Lecturer, Arts University Bournemouth (UK)

  • Academic Representative, British Council (Design Education)

  • Academic Director, Raffles Design Institute (India)

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Sonia Nicolson

Reykjavík, Iceland | Architect, former University Lecturer, artist

Teaching architecture through hand drawing, sketching, and architectural thinking, and creating original artwork and commissions from the same practice.

 
 

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