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VIEWS ASK THE ARCHITECTS
ADF gets two perspectives from Leeds practice Brewster Bye Architects – residential and student accommodation specialist and newly appointed director Andrew Chapman, and recently qualifi ed architect Tim Chestnutt
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME AN ARCHITECT? Andrew: From an extremely early age, I was at my happiest spending hours sketching out designs for cities and football stadiums! As I moved through school, I developed a keen interest in art, design, and urban geography and with the support of enthusiastic art teachers, I focused on my future career path from a very early age.
Tim: I have always had a strong interest in creative subjects, studying art, design and engineering in school, which I suspect led to the idea of working in a fi eld that is both creative and diverse.
(L-R): Andrew Chapman & Tim Chesnutt
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AN ARCHITECT NOW? Andrew: The greatest satisfaction in being an architect for me will always be the initial design stage. Whether the site requires a new build masterplan, a tricky urban infi ll or repurposing an existing building, the process of developing a design and vision for the client is always the most rewarding, and the stage where I feel architects add the most value. Having been lucky enough to develop a number of key sites in my home city of Leeds, the ability to play a part in shaping the future evolution of the city is incredibly rewarding.
“Working in a design-based profession is incredibly rewarding but it can also take an unquantifi able amount of time and
patience to get right” Andrew Chapman
Tim: The currently active construction industry ensures that as architects we constantly move forward, and with our creative skills and knowledge, we regularly deliver projects that we are all very proud of. We do a lot of early design and planning work, and this stage of the process is always enjoyable. It’s a great way to hone existing skills while always being open to trying something different and exploring our creativity.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NEWLY QUALIFIED ARCHITECT? Tim: Keeping up to date with a fast-moving industry and ever-changing regulations is probably the most challenging part. After spending years getting to this level in my career, I now see almost daily changes spanning products, legislation, potential new regulations, and everything else, which can be demanding.
A student accommodation scheme onsite currently at Merrion Street in Leeds’ Grand Quarter conservation area includes 88 high specifi cation studio apartments
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ADF APRIL 2023
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