Haven’t heard about the Graduate Showcase yet?
As part of this year’s revolutionary Festival of the Future, hosted at the RIBA and brought together by Beyond the Box, :scale is hosting an exhibition and networking night for professionals in the architecture and built environment industries.
We’re spotlighting 5 inter-disciplinary creatives from under-represented backgrounds who are showcasing their architectural work alongside a self-curated ‘desk’ which will give viewers an insight into their creative process and interests.
First up, let’s introduce Hani A.
She is an architectural researcher, educator, and curator who founded 4AP (ForAfricanPeople), exploring African narratives within the discipline.
Previously, she has worked at Tate, V&A, Open City, and STORE Projects; recently, she led set design for an LFW show while training as an Ancestral Remains Ethical Enabler with DTA.
Now, let’s introduce Helana Danial
During her undergraduate final project, Helana explored innovative ways to preserve existing structures while integrating new elements for a harmonious community. Since then, she has expanded her knowledge of diverse architectural styles, sharing creative insights on Instagram and drawing from her experience working in schools to create more human-centred, user-friendly designs.
Next, let’s introduce Akif Rahman
During his studies at the Bartlett, Akif Rahman explored cultural curation, decolonisation, and architecture as a transmission of meaning. He is a part of “Cor-“a student-led initiative focused on experimental pedagogy, and won a BeyondTheBox design competition, curating “Expressions of Resilience”, a space celebrating art centred on protest, placemaking and community. He is also part of the 2025 cohort of the New Architecture Writers.
Let’s introduce Naomi Anna George
Naomi is an architectural designer and researcher, passionate about integrating Digital Innovation in the design workflow. She can develop strong concepts and enjoys creating immersive spaces. She was the Digital Marketing Artist for the Liverpool Architecture Festival (LAF) in 2024 and guest critic for Immersive Design Studio at University of Liverpool. A volunteer for LAF, FAME (Female Architects of Minority Ethnic) and active participant of industry events.
Let’s introduce Nylda H.
I’m an MArch graduate passionate about architecture’s power to tell stories. With experience in design, teaching, and architectural photography, I’ve worked in spatial planning, tutoring, and founded *The Architectural Experiment* to make architecture more accessible. My work blends sustainability, heritage preservation, and community-focused design with storytelling at its core.
Find out more about Sana’s project here: https://www.toscaleblog.co.uk/project/graduate-showcase
The Graduate Showcase was very kindly sponsored by the Architecture Social
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