HSSP Architects are exceptionally proud that Samantha Griffiths has been announced as a winner of the ‘Construction specialist of the year’ category for the LABC Regional Awards 2022.

The roots of Samantha’s pathway into architecture were ignited through her fascination to know how buildings are put together, to understand how they work and what makes them stand up.

Since graduating as a Part 1 in 2000 and qualifying as an architect in 2014, she has juggled being an emotional carer, becoming a full time mummy, university release, studying, and solo raising her daughter to become the architect and associate she is today through sheer determination.

She attained a merit upon qualifying, along with assessors compliments, as it was clearly evident she had much more understanding of how the real world of architecture works having been part of the industry for more years than the straight qualification route. She had given reality answers to the assessors and not text book opinions, which can only be gained through working and experience.

Hearing Samantha’s story, youngsters see it’s rarely a straight path to achieve goals but it’s never too late to learn new things nor to finish what you started many years ago. With passion and drive you can succeed in what you love.

Samantha has overcome adversity to be a superb architect, setting excellent examples of perseverance and that no one should be deterred by the hurdles life throws at you.

By HSSP Architects