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Best Architecture & Interior Design Professional Development Programme 2025
The UK's first and only coaching and mentoring programme specifically for design professionals.
Created by Multi-Award Winning Chartered Architect & Interior Designer, Ryan Wenham, together with Psychologist and Careers Specialist, Marc Prats.
We are passionate about empowering designers. Grow your business, create a stand-out brand and create consistency with your dream, high-value clients.
A two-day, in-person immersive experience for designers to come together to work on the business side of your studio, in a practical, hands-on way. This is an opportunity to focus inwards, not just on the projects and the clients, but on you. Yourself, your business, your life and your future.
It's a supportive, encouraging environment, filled with like-minded people that are passionate about what they do.
This is about confidence, motivation, fun, energy and results.
How we work
Our goal is to Rethink Architecture and how we as designers interact and build our careers.
Whether you come to us for Design, Coaching & Mentoring or Events, we keep it intentionally simple.
We get clear on the outcome that you want, whatever that might be. Then we create a solid plan with clear steps and decision points, so you are not guessing or overthinking.
From there, we deliver with structure and care so that the work stays high quality, efficient and fun!
Over a minimum of six months, we work with designers giving them tailored support and guidance, using a proven, step-by-step system that attracts high-value clients and builds consistent, reliable revenue.
We have not only built our own design business and taken it from 0 to £100,000 in 12 months, we have shown designers how to build consistent £10,000/month additional revenue and helped designers scale from £5,000 fees to confidently landing £50,000 fees in as little as three months.
It is about positioning and communication. A simple, framework that works every time.
What our designers say
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I somehow felt it through the monitor screen that there are other people in the world who think about important things and want to explore the limits of architecture.
Your team was really friendly at communicating with me, answering all the 1000 questions. Your team is also humanely and it is rare. I mean I feel really grateful for your support and understanding during the process. Thank you!
Vera Safonova, Rus
Architect
The programme has changed my mind a lot about how I see myself, how I present myself and what I actually want from architecture. I think knowing this is so important and although I knew it before hand, I didn't know how to communicate that efficiently.
Hisham Bryan
Architectural Designer
I've gained valuable insights into my strengths and refined my niche, allowing me to be more transparent and authentic with my clients.
This journey has taught me the importance of standing firm on my values and earning respect by staying true to them. It’s not just about knowing what I offer but about ensuring my clients understand the value I bring and how it aligns with their needs.It's so great to have this kind of support because it feels like I’m not just doing this on my own. It’s really encouraging.
I’m starting to see how I can make my portfolio stand out for different audiences, and that’s something I hadn’t really thought about before.
Having someone who understands what I’m going through and can give real feedback has made a huge difference. It’s been so helpful.
Aaron Morrison, UK
Architectural Designer
Confidence has grown knowing I have support network if I am struggling with any aspect of my career journey. The group discussion on CV structure and content was very useful as it explained how to tailor your CV depending on the language used in the job posting and also choosing applications that fit your personality and strengths.
A wide ranging programme with great online resources and both personal and group sessions to help you get to a position to feel confident and prepared for job interviews. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of resources on the Larsen website available.
James Turvill, UK
Architectural Designer
I am more aware of what I need to do, I know more about myself. I am more motivated to work on myself, improve my existing work, it feels like I've been given direction.
Ryan always clearly explains everything. Always getting replies and support. Feedback has been really useful and I got way more than I expected.
Ceba Alsadi, JO
Visual Designer
Both of you have created an environment which doesn’t feel too formal but at the same time your feedback has been professional, practical and encouraging to hear.
Very informative and helpful no matter the stage you’re at in your career.
Issac Nketia, UK
Architectural Designer
Ryan Wenham
Chartered Architect | Registered Interior Designer | Mentor
Ryan Wenham is a Chartered Architect and Registered Interior Designer who has been recognised with multiple awards, including the Elmes Memorial Prize.
After training in Liverpool and Barcelona, he co-founded Larsen Architecture, where he now supports architects and designers in scaling their businesses, attracting high-quality clients, and building sustainable, fulfilling careers.
Marc Prats
Organisational Psychologist | TEDx Speaker | Confidence Coach
Marc Prats is a trainer, coach and communication specialist with a background in linguistics, organisational psychology and leadership development.
A qualified Insights Discovery Practitioner, he designs and delivers professional development programmes at Larsen Architecture that help architects and designers strengthen communication, build confidence and unlock their full potential in both business and practice.
98%
Customer satisfaction rate, reflecting our dedication and results
30
Years of combined industry experience.
800+
Careers transformed through our programme in 4 years
Design
Before anything else, I am a designer. Architecture and interiors are where I thrive. It's where my passion and creative come alive.
I have always felt that there is a disconnect between what we are taught to be good designers and what it takes to create work that genuinely stands out in the real world.
I feel that the 'one-size-fits-all' approach doesn't work. Every project deserves a response that is specific to the people, the place and the brief, and that is exactly how we design. Our approach is simple. We create unique architectural responses that are functional and beautifully delivered. I have worked across the UK and Spain, mostly on luxury residential projects, and my work has been featured in two international architecture biennales, as well as being part of an award winning design team. I have worked on high-profile schemes, including a landmark regeneration programme on the UK’s largest brownfield sites. We are not about trend or just simply "looking good”. We are here to create designs that feel intentional, and that works. I am a designer that brings a clear point of view, that pushes for quality and makes every project feel calm and professional. We love what we do, and it shows in every aspect of our design work.
Coaching & Mentoring
This started as a small competition and a platform to give designers a platform to be seen, celebrated and showcase their talent, that was published in the AJ.
This quickly became something bigger and is now an international, award-winning programme built for designers who know they have talent, but want the confidence, clarity and business skill to match it.
Ryan started out selling drawings and freelancing. And this has now turned into a 6-figure design business.
We are in the industry, and we lead by example - that’s what makes us different.
Ryan brings the design-world reality, delivering multi-million pound projects with dream clients. Lived experience that we bring to everything we teach. Marc brings the psychology and performance side. He helps designers understand who they need to be to run their business and build the life they want, focusing on those important aspects that design school doesn’t teach us; confidence, boundaries, people pleasing and learning how to talk about money. We help you find your voice and your niche, then we build a clear path to turn your talent into a business that works for you. We focus on how to attract the right clients, how to communicate your value properly, and how to deliver a premium service that clients trust and respect. Then we support you to raise your fees with confidence, increase revenue, and build something that feels stable and exciting. We are not interested in quick fixes or generic advice. We build around you, your strengths, your style and the work you actually want to be known for.
Events
We love to be in a room with people. Good design doesn’t happen in isolation, it comes through collaboration.
Marc has travelled all over the UK delivering and hosting to audiences of hundreds of people. He knows how to hold attention, be his authentic self on stage, and create an atmosphere where people feel safe. Ryan has also travelled the country sharing the kind go practical, straight-talking content that genuinely changes how people think and move in their careers, businesses and in their life.
We host our own events, specifically for designers called the Designer Studio. They’re built to help you build your career, build a successful business, make the right connections and to feel part of a supportive community. You get honest advice, useful frameworks and a room full of supportive, like-minded, ambitious people who are there to life you up. We collaborate with major events as hosts and content partners. We are currently working with Design Central, the UK’s biggest design trade show outside of London, where we’ll be working alongside the team to host the event and deliver business-focused content designed to help designers from across the country grow properly. If you want an event that feels professional, high energy, and genuinely useful - we are the team for it. We don’t care about hype. We deliver real value so that you can leave feeling confident and motivated.
Marc Prats TEDx - Three Versions of You
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Design Central
We are proud to be partnering with Design Central for their 10th anniversary edition at the incredible Capesthorne Hall in September 2026.
Design Central has built the largest design focused trade show outside of London, bringing together a community of designers and exhibitors, and we are excited to be collaborating to make this milestone year truly special.
Larsen Architecture will be supporting the event with a business-focused programme designed to add even more value for attending designers.
Marc will be hosting across the two-days, guiding the experience so it feels seamless, energised and memorable, while Ryan will deliver practical sessions and interview guests, centred on topics designers care about most; from attracting high-value clients to building commercial confidence and stronger supplier relationships.
Join us at Design Central 2026
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