Stephen Brandes
Leaving KAS in 1971 after A-levels, Stephen Brandes went on directly to study architecture at UCL (without taking a gap year – something he is still trying to fit in!) then working in private practice throughout his career on a variety of building types including theatres, offices, private housing, historic buildings & conservation. It has been satisfying and enjoyable, but time to slow down now – maybe that gap year at last. Living in London, and for most of the time in Hampstead, when his two children were born, in 1988 and 1990, looking at the wide range of local schools in both private and state sectors, KAS had changed of course, but still stood apart as the outstanding choice for their education. Both started in Reception and stayed through to sixth form. Alongside growing and learning they both made lasting friendships, just as Stephen did – still getting together with many of his classmates regularly. Stephen Brandes was elected to KAS Council in 1996 and over the following 18 years, latterly as chair of the grounds & buildings committee, oversaw a wide range of improvements and developments across all parts of the school, perhaps most significantly the acquisition of Ivy Wood. Many sleepless nights on that one – how could they possibly afford it – but all worthwhile and of lasting benefit to the school.
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The VOICE of Stephen Brandes, Class of 1971
In episode 17 of Alfredian Voices, Stephen Brandes (OA 1971) speaks with Tamlyn about his profound experiences at the King Alfred School. Stephen recounts his late ent...
