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A grateful message from our recent Year Out - Rachel

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Rachel shares her reflections from her recent Year Out at Planit

I’m feeling so grateful for an incredible year in practice with Planit before returning to The University of Sheffield for my Masters in Landscape Architecture.

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Highlights this year included:

  • Working on Embassy Village – a social value project focussing on homeless rehabilitation in Manchester.
  • Seeing my drawings come to life in Altrincham’s Public Realm, including rain gardens that manage flooding and make streets safer for pedestrians.
  • Designing a Japanese Zen Garden for a private home where I learnt the art of rock placement and diminishing perspective.
  • Exploring regenerative practice and building with nature workshops at Camp Standish.

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I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! This year has reminded me why I love landscape architecture: creating places that bring social value, environmental resilience, and quality design - today and for the future.

Thank you to everyone at Planit for your guidance and support. I am excited to carry these things I’ve learnt into my Masters and beyond!

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