Professional Development
del Renzio & del Renzio take an ardent approach to sharing and encouraging the collective pursuit of architectural research and education within the practice, helping support both current team members and aspiring architects and designers. As an RIBCA Chartered member we offer our staff a frequent programme of continuing professional development (CPD) by inviting industry specialists to present the latest innovations to the team helping us to stay up to date and resilient.
Academia
Ivan del Renzio holds an active teaching position at the Kent School of Architecture at Canterbury, since 2019. He enjoys teaching across their Undergraduate Part 1 (BA) degree programme with a focus on regeneration of coastal communities in the South-East and lectures students undertaking their MSc in Architecture and Sustainable Design.
Work Experience
We are approved to offer 1-2 week work experience placements to local school pupils U-16 via the Education Business Partnership. We are also proud to offer in-house paid work experience to local sixth formers who express an interest in Architecture or Spatial design as a potential career path. We tend to offer two one week placements per year with a varied programme ranging from physical and 3D model making, conceptual design and a visit to an active construction site (PPE is provided). Students are overseen by a range of experienced support staff throughout a fun and productive week.
RIBA Student Mentoring Scheme
del Renzio & del Renzio participates in the RIBA mentoring scheme for students in architecture helping bridge the gap between education and professional practice. Students who join us can gain invaluable experience and insight into the profession. We are keen to help students improve upon their Portfolios and CVs as well as to provide access to practical advice, site visits and career direction.
RIBA Part 3
del Renzio & del Renzio provides support to team members who have ARB Part 1 and Part 2 recognition and wish to further their qualifications to achieve their Part 3 (RIBA Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture) which is validated and prescribed by the RIBA and ARB respectively. Part 3 allows an individual to register as an Architect under the Architects Registration Act 1997 and for RIBA Chartered Membership. We generally expect prospective Part 3 candidates work within the practice for two years as at Part 2 level prior to undertaking their professional qualification.
