I joined BDN’s Sunderland team in July 2025 as an Architectural Apprentice after completing my BA (Hons) Architecture degree at Northumbria University.

Now beginning my journey toward becoming a fully qualified architect, I’m proud to be continuing my studies through a degree apprenticeship with Northumbria, supported by BDN over the next four years.

Through this apprenticeship, I’m able to gain hands-on experience working on live projects in the Sunderland office while continuing my academic studies. This balance of professional practice and ongoing learning allows me to develop both technically and creatively as I progress in my career.

Outside of architecture, I enjoy spending time outdoors – whether it’s camping in the Lake District, hiking with my dog Jess, or exploring local waters with my paddleboard, a new hobby I’ve recently taken up.