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BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 09 Charlotte Shields
In this Be Inspired interview, Architect, Mentor and Entrepreneur, Charlotte Shields shares how her journey from growing up in Birmingham to launching CS Architecture + Design has shaped her approach to practice and leadership. Through her work, writing, and mentorship, Charlotte challenges traditional definitions of success and advocates for careers built on wellbeing, visibility, and long-term impact.
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Dec 18, 20256 min read


BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 08 Shawn Adams
In our latest interview, Architect, Educator, Writer and Co-founder of POoR Collective, Shawn Adams shared how he followed an early spark of curiosity into a career grounded in community, equity, and storytelling. From leading outreach at HTA Design to teaching at the Architectural Association, Shawn’s work champions access, agency, and youth-led design.
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Dec 11, 20255 min read


BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 07 Nilesh Patel
For our next feature, we’re joined by architect, filmmaker, and educator Nilesh, whose career spans far beyond traditional practice. His journey weaves through architecture, landscape design, and award-winning film, shaped by resilience, curiosity and an unwavering dedication to storytelling. In this conversation, he reflects on navigating exclusion in the profession, finding new creative pathways, and redefining what it means to build a career in the built environment.
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Dec 4, 20259 min read


POC IN A COLLABORATES WITH PASCALL+WATSON ARCHITECTS
In light of Black History Month, POC in Architecture CIC and Pascall+Watson came together for a ‘Day in the Life’ experience for two Black Architecture students in our network
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Oct 17, 20251 min read


LOOKING BACK AT OUR 2025 STUDENT EXHIBITION
POC in Architecture CIC proudly concluded our flagship Mentoring Programme with a celebratory exhibition showcasing the exceptional work of our 2025 mentee cohort.
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Oct 16, 20252 min read


BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 06 Tanatswa Borerwe
In our latest interview, Architect and Illustrator Tanatswa Borerwe shares how hand-drawing, storytelling, and lived experience shape her work.
From Zimbabwe to North London, from sketchbooks to estate regeneration, Tanatswa’s journey reminds us that visual storytelling is beautiful and powerful. It invites conversation, builds trust, and makes design more human.
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Jun 26, 20254 min read


BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 05 ZAFIR AMEEN
It’s feature number five and we are joined by Architectural Designer, Educator and Co-Founder, Zafir Ameen. In this feature we discuss...
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Jun 24, 20258 min read


BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 04 sam elbahja
It’s feature number four and we are joined by multidisciplinary designer and poet, Sam Elbahja. In this feature we discuss the unique blend of architecture and poetry that Sam explores, her journey at Cambridge University, her exciting projects she is working on and more!
Johannah Fening-Ajakaiye
Jun 19, 20256 min read


BE INSPIRED | FEATURE 03 MALAIKA CARR JOHNSON
It’s feature number three and we are joined by Architect, business owner and jewellery designer, Malaika Carr Johnson. In this feature we...
Savannah Williams
Nov 17, 20244 min read
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