IMA Architects’ Tasawar Rahim has successfully qualified as an architect, marking the culmination of years of dedicated study and professional development.
Tasawar has completed his final examinations and is now registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), as a fully qualified architect. His achievement represents the successful completion of a rigorous pathway that combines academic study, practice-based experience and professional assessment.
Tasawar first joined IMA in 2022 as a Part 2 architectural assistant, but his journey has seen him study at three institutions. He gained a BA Hons in Architecture at the Kent School of Architecture and Planning, completed his Master of Architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture prior to joining IMA, then undertook Part 3 at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University whilst working at IMA.
Tas is the second member of the IMA team to qualify as an architect this year, following director Joe Travers who completed his RIBA qualification in June.
Speaking about the achievement, Ben Hall, managing director of IMA Architects, said: “We are incredibly proud of Tas and the dedication he has shown in reaching this important milestone.
“Qualifying as an Architect requires a great deal of hard work and persistence, and Tas has balanced this brilliantly with delivering high-quality work for our clients. Following Joe’s qualification earlier this year, it is fantastic to see another member of our team achieve success, and it underlines the strength and ambition of the people who make up IMA.”
Tas has played an important role in a number of high-profile industrial and commercial projects during his time at IMA. His work has spanned design development, planning applications, and client liaison, building a strong foundation of experience that he will now carry forward as a qualified architect.
Tasawar said: “I am extremely proud to have achieved my Part 3 and become an Architect. It has been a long journey with many challenges along the way, but also a hugely rewarding experience.
“Balancing my studies with project work at IMA has given me invaluable skills and confidence, and I am grateful for the support of my colleagues throughout. Qualifying as an Architect has been a personal ambition for many years and I am excited to take this next step in my career.”
