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On arriving in London, she looked at a lot of other potential office suitors and found they were mostly ‘a bit shabby.’ However, as soon as she saw the GWS space she was blown away by the quality of the build and its finish.. She particularly liked how all of the studios were completely customisable, so she was able to bring her own vision into how her space would look, but ‘as soon as you step outside, you get to be part of someone else’s bigger vision,’ she says, gesturing up to the large atrium and studios above.‘That is so cool.’ She was also attracted to being part of a wider community of artists and designers.
‘It’s so motivating to look out and see people grinding away - everyone here works so hard.’ She’s right.As you walk around the central space there are models clad in towelling robes waiting to shoot Orlebar Brown’s latest swimwear campaign.Then there are the chalked-up notice boards advertising jewellery designer, Daisy’s latest sample sale.
It’s a hive of creative activity.‘You just wouldn’t get this type of inspiration if you were working out of a shed in your garden,’ McLane says, and as if to substantiate her claim, there’s a gruff bark from Wilma, a minuscule, wire-haired dachshund and GWS favourite who has entered the central area.
Haley smiles, ‘The glass fronts of the studios are like vignettes into other people’s worlds.
It’s so inspirational.’.Many assume that you need to have a university degree, and that’s a great option, but not the only one.
Taking the apprenticeship route has many benefits.It immediately places you within the workplace where you learn practical skills, whilst engaging in the academic work needed to gain professional qualifications.
So a great choice for young people who like to be hands on while they learn.. Apprenticeship progression within Bryden Wood.Our apprentices are part of a learning culture where all non-chartered staff are supported in gaining their chartership through a CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) training scheme.