Open Studio | alma-nac
How It Works
An Open Studio typically involves an introductory presentation by our host practice and meeting the team members and mentors who will be providing feedback to you on your applications.
Participants will be split into small groups to ask specific questions about their CVs and portfolios as well as engage with their peers.
We require attendees to bring physical portfolios for richer discussions. Each person will receive feedback for up to 15 minutes.
About alma-nac
alma-nac is a London-based architecture studio, founded in 2010, known for its imaginative yet pragmatic designs. Named as one of AJ’s 40 under 40, the practice has won the AJ Retrofit Award twice and received multiple RIBA awards.
Specialising in the reuse and reimagining of existing spaces, alma-nac focuses on sustainable design. Notable projects include the AJ Retrofit Housing award-winning Paxton House and a Net Carbon Zero project for Dulwich College for which they won Education Architect of the Year 2025.
alma-nac’s work is rooted in participatory design, fostering meaningful engagement with clients and users. In 2023, they launched Design for All, a program supporting small charities and community groups with building projects. alma-nac is a certified B-Corp.
About Open Studio
Open Studio is :scale’s flagship programme, facilitating spaces for emerging creatives to connect, learn, and grow within the industry.
Led by creative director Sana Tabassum, the studio offers collaborative workshops and mentoring that open up conversations around career development and creative practice.
By linking early-career talent with leading practices across London, Open Studio helps bridge the gap between education and the professional world.
*Please note that filming/photography is taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media channels.
Spaces are subject to first come, first serve availability and repeated failure to attend registered events may lead to being placed on our no-invitation list.