The Young Architect Summer Experience

Name: The Young Architect Summer Experience
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The Young Architect Summer Experience

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Overview

The Young Architect Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully-immersive experience of working as an architect in London.

Over the course of two weeks, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of architecture that one can imagine: visit leading architecture firms, design your own sustainable structure and pitch your ideas to a panel of architects in an iconic London venue.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful architect.

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Visit top architecture and urban design firms such as Foster and Partners
Design your own sustainable structure using the latest architectural software: BIM technology, virtual reality and more
Complete a series of projects in a studio setting using architectural sketching tools and design techniques, under the guidance of senior architects
Pitch your final designs to a panel of architects and get feedback on your work
Exercise your curatorial skills by hosting an exhibition of your work and have leading architects attend a private viewing
Private networking session with experienced architects from a range of specialisms

Be coached through the immersive experiences with architects from world-renowned firms specialising in residential, commercial, urban design and more
Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in architecture
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more

Attending the Summer Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications
Personalised industry reference letter from architects confirming what you have achieved on the programme

Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

⦁ Choose from one of the following options:

1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Immersive Experiences Week 1

The Architecture Studio

Discover the architectural design process: research, collage, concept design, 3D model, developed design and presentation board
Refine your creative problem-solving skills with a series of quick-fire drawing exercises
Learn the difference between plan, section and axonometric drawings and their purpose within the design process in an interactive workshop with a leading architect
Engage in a 3D physical-modelling workshop: learn how to transform simple materials into magnificent miniatures of your architectural space

Become the Architect

Receive your first design brief and work with your team to analyse the client’s needs
Visit an inner-city site and document your findings through note-taking and conceptual sketching
Pool together your research, sketches and collage to align on the concept that will underpin your project
Build physical structures to best visualise your designs
Liaise with your peers in a studio ‘cross-crit’: size up the competition and get invaluable feedback

Firm Visit

Visit a top architecture firm and understand the day-to-day life of an architect
Get hands-on experience of how a firm operates, learning how they approach their own design briefs
Participate in a live panel Q&A session and gain invaluable advice to take back to the studio
Network with top architecture professionals

Pitch to the Client

Bring all your work together: curate your project narrative on presentation boards at a landmark London building
Perfect your elevator pitching skills: concisely describe your project to the client and communicate your design choices effectively
Have your project assessed according to official RIBA guidelines
Receive detailed feedback on your work from leading experts in the field

Immersive Experiences Week 2

Designing a Sustainable Structure

Meet experts in urban planning and discover how sustainable architectural firms are addressing climate issues in urban areas
Receive your brief: work in teams to construct an environmentally-friendly urban space
Investigate the way communities interact with their environment
Research the materials and systems that will be used in your sustainable city before implementing them into your final designs
Pitch your finished project to leading urban planning professionals

Site Research and Development

Take a tour of one of London’s regenerated areas and use your newfound knowledge to redevelop the area
Learn about the history of your site and use this knowledge in your design development
Pitch your design proposals to experts and receive feedback

Digitising Your Designs

Learn how architectural firms are using virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technology to enhance their designs
Receive a live SketchUp tutorial with an expert, with tips and tricks on how to visualise your designs in digital
Take your project and reconstruct it virtually, adding detail to upgrade the design
Add your newfound technological skills to your portfolio

The Exhibition

Organise a ‘showroom’ to exhibit your design projects from the Summer Experience
Learn curation techniques that will enhance your exhibit
Write a statement within your architectural studio to underpin your exhibition
Network with leading architects and get invaluable feedback on your work and a chance to get one on one feedback on your portfolio

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.

	London 1 week	London 2-weeks	London Premium
Length	First week only	2-weeks full programme	2-weeks Premium
Discover the architectural design process, take a 3D modelling workshop and visit a leading architecture firm. Respond to a design brief and complete a project from start to finish.
Visit a top urban design firm and design your own sustainable structure. Learn how to ‘digitise’ your designs. Curate an exhibition of your projects and get feedback from top architects.
Private networking session with top architects
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from architects confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme
Assessment centre, LinkedIn profile building & CV writing workshops, psychometric profile testing
Training on how to succeed from politicians and Olympic athletes
Gala dinner on a boat with top professionals
Excursions to top London sites and premium activities including a West End theatre show
Summer Experience fee	£1950	£2950	£3950
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included	Available for an additional £1200	Available for an additional £2600	Available for an additional £2600
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return)	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300

In Person

Available dates:

29th July 2024

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls

Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,

College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ

International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS

Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>

Download Digital Brochure - College Hall >>

Download Digital Brochure - International Hall >>

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

Yes, payment plans are available. Click on 'Register Now', and you will see the option to either pay in full or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit. Once your deposit is paid, you will receive another email detailing the information for your second instalment. Please feel free to contact info@investin.org if you would like any further assistance.

Rest days take place on the weekends.

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Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

Support

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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.

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