Okay, so, I got into this whole “Pere Riba” thing. Man, what a ride it’s been. I was totally clueless when I started, you know?
First, I needed to get my ducks in a row. To even think about applying for the RIBA stuff, I had to have finished a university degree in architecture. Not just any degree, mind you. It had to meet the criteria set by RIBA and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). So, I dusted off my old degree and made sure it was up to snuff.
Then came the experience part. You can’t just jump into this; you need some real-world architectural practice under your belt. I’m talking about at least two years, with 12 months of that in a UK/EU practice. So, I started by recalling my past work experience to see if I had enough time. Luckily, I did!
Membership
Now, here’s a thing I learned – being a RIBA member isn’t actually required to practice architecture. It’s more like a club, but it does offer some neat support and guidance. I thought about joining, but then I realized it’s totally optional. You can still be a great architect without being a RIBA member. So, I was like, “Why not just join? Maybe I could learn something.” So, I signed up.
After all that, I finally started practicing. Let me tell you, it’s a whole different ball game when you’re actually doing the work. But hey, I’m learning something new every day. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll be coaching someone else, just like Pere Riba did with Gauff. They seemed to have a good thing going, and it sounded like they could have had a long-term partnership. It’s a shame they parted ways, but that’s just how things go sometimes, right?
So yeah, that’s my Pere Riba journey so far. It’s been a mix of learning, working, and figuring things out as I go. And you know what? I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
