BFA is a network and enterprise founded to increase the visibility of black and black mixed heritage females within the architectural industry and other built environment fields.
Events
BFA offers both exclusive and inclusive events for BFA members and industry professionals facilitated, led and/or featuring BFA members.
The Interview Skills workshop is an in-person practical session tailored to architectural recruitment, featuring mock interviews with architects, HR representatives, or recruiters.
The Applying for Jobs online workshop focuses on understanding recruitment timelines across Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 pathways, tailoring applications to different practices, and navigating email etiquette, speculative applications, and follow-ups.
The Careers Fair is an in-person culminating event bringing together professionals from across the built environment, including architecture, interior design, planning, and surveying, for structured conversations, shared insights, and opportunities for longer-term informal mentorship.
The CV & Portfolio Workshop is an in-person foundational session focusing on architectural CV’s and portfolios, including formatting, narrative building, visual presentation, and guidance on digital versus print portfolios.
On 20 December 2025 at 3pm, we launch the MA Ghana Showcase in Osu, Accra, a continuation of BFA’s MA project exploring spatial narratives shaped by African and diasporic women.
On 20 December 2025 at 3pm, we launch the MA Ghana Showcase in Osu, Accra. Please join us for the public programme taking place between 20th December 2025 and 8th January 2026.
