Peggy is the BA Co-Course Leader and oversees the management, practice, and law curriculum for BA and MArch and coordinates the Level 7 Architect Apprenticeship Course at the School of Art, Architecture, and Design.
Margaret Le Cren
Peggy serves as the BA Co-Course Leader, overseeing the coordination of the Level 7 Architect Apprenticeship Course at the School of Art, Architecture, and Design. With a background as an academic and senior architect at Studio FiftyOne in London, her role within the school focuses on integrating industry-driven learning into the university curriculum.
Since earning her distinction in 2012, Peggy has cultivated extensive experience in international architecture practices in Beijing and London, delivering projects across various sectors. Notable projects include the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Yinchuan, Science Gallery London, social housing schemes for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and the fit-out work for the Royal College of Art in London.
Her experience teaching in design studios at other London universities whilst continuing alongside active practice as an architect extends across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She also serves as a co-practitioner member of the RIBA Validation panel, validating architecture schools both in the UK and internationally.
Peggy teaches on the following courses:
- BA (Hons) Architecture
- MArch Architecture
- Architect Apprenticeship (Level 7) (RIBA Part 2 and Part 3) - MArch
Peggy is responsible for coordinating the Management, Practice, and Law curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Her teaching and involvement extends across various modules within the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Part III courses, emphasising the incorporation of contemporary and alternative professional methodologies prevalent in practice.
Her teaching interests also encompass the utilisation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a management tool for live projects, as well as the application of parametric design principles inspired by biomimicry.
In addition, Peggy coordinates the Level 7 Architect Apprenticeship and the practice placements scheme for second and third-year students.
Architect’s Journal Student Show, 2012 – Standout student
RIBA President’s Part II Silver Medal, 2012 – Nominated student
Peggy Le Cren
Co-Course Leader - BA Hons (RIBA I)
Senior Lecturer in Architecture: Management Practice and Law (RIBA I & RIBA II)
Architect Apprenticeship Coordinator (Level 7 - RIBA II and III)
Email Peggy: p.lecren@londonmet.ac.uk