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Meet Korell
Korell, an architecture student at UEL, says it’s not just about getting a degree — it’s about the journey.
That belief helped him secure a role at KSR Architects after being spotted at the Broadgate End of Year Show, where students showcase their work.
Coming from a community where architecture isn’t a common path, Korell says his friends are often surprised. Now, he wants to inspire others to believe their goals are possible — no matter where they come from.
Why choose Architecture and Design at UEL
Award-winning, career-led education
Our Architecture and Design subject area is an award-winning, career-focused department that celebrates cultural diversity and creative thinking. With prestigious achievements such as the Broadgate Prize, the 2023 MacEwen Award, and international competition recognition, we equip students to become socially aware, innovative professionals ready to shape the future of the built environment.
Studio-based, globally engaged learning
We offer a rich, contextual education where design conversations between students and staff are central to creative growth. Through international study trips, collaborations with leading partners like GRIMSHAW and Tate & Lyle, and a strong studio culture praised by RIBA, our students develop a global understanding of architecture grounded in real-world experience and critical dialogue.
Advanced workshops and digital fabrication facilities
Our students work in exceptional facilities—including the AVA Building and the cutting-edge DFUEL Lab—equipped with woodwork and metal workshops, ceramic and plaster studios, a darkroom, risograph printing, and state-of-the-art digital tools like robotic arms, 3D printers, and laser cutters. Access to industry-grade software and fabrication technologies ensures you're ready for the demands of contemporary practice.
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Careers-focused teaching
At UEL, our Architecture and Design programmes are grounded in real-world relevance and professional impact. Our teaching staff are not only experienced educators but also award-winning practitioners and researchers who bring cutting-edge insight directly into the studio. You’ll learn from active leaders in the field, gaining the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to succeed in today’s competitive design industries.
We prepare students to thrive in professional practice by combining hands-on making, critical thinking and creative experimentation. Whether you’re drawing, prototyping, or using advanced digital tools, you’ll be working in a studio culture that values well-crafted outputs rooted in real social, material and spatial contexts.
Our programmes also provide exposure to leading voices in global design through our renowned national and international lecture series, connecting students with theorists, practitioners, and future employers. Recognised and highly commended by RIBA, our studios and making facilities set the foundation for graduates to become confident, adaptable and job-ready design professionals—equipped to challenge assumptions and shape the future of architecture and design in the 21st century.
Sustainability is such a hot topic in architecture, I think it's essential for us to reconsider our ideas and knowledge, not just in the case of creating new things, it's also about repurposing all the stuff that we already have done to this world."
Stephano
MA Architecture and Urbanism
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Architecture Atrium
The Architecture Atrium provides a space for students to share ideas and exhibit their work.
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Sustainability Research Institute Lab
The Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) is UEL's centre of excellence for environmental research and development.
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