We are one of the UK’s top 100 practices, with a small and friendly team based in Clerkenwell. We provide regular opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in architecture and the built environment to visit our studio, gain experience, build content for a portfolio, and be mentored by our knowledgeable team.

We create places for people to live, and although we specialize largely in residential architecture, we work across the wide spectrum of design disciplines including regeneration and urban development both in the UK and Europe.

If you might be interested in a work experience placement or other activity such as professional mentoring, please submit an application to us providing details on why our work experience is of interest to you.

During your time with us, typically you will cover the following aspects of architectural design, working under the guidance of our architectural teams:

• Site analysis
• Concept design
• Model making activity
• Presentation
• Portfolio update and review with a mentor

Our work experience programme is open to students that are in years 10 - 12 with an interest in pursuing a career in architecture or the built environment.

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate wishing to register your interest in working with us, please apply to the 'talent pipeline' details of which can be found on the 'work with us' page of our website.

Please note that this is an unpaid placement. Travel and lunch expenses will be covered.

Working time is 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

About Maccreanor Lavington

Our studio culture is born out of the friendship of Richard Lavington and Gerard Maccreanor, and their shared passion for beautiful yet simple design. Today our studios are sociable, creative, professional, and good humoured places. We host events, provide a range of training, learning, and development opportunities, and we participate in and support education and community programmes.

We are committed to being a workplace where all people thrive; a place where diversity is valued, people are treated fairly, with respect, are equal, and included. We are actively seeking to improve diversity within our profession and we would love to hear from you. We are a Living Wage Employer.

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