The Young Architect Summer Experience
InvestIN Education
The Young Architect Summer Experience
Overview
You can get a 15% early-bird discount by using the code SUMMER15 at checkout before midnight on 31st December
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 15 days, 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.
Immersive Architectural Experiences:
- 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
Meet Senior Architects:
- 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
Career Coaching:
- 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
- World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top architect: creativity, teamwork, communication, time management and more
Competitive Advantage In Your University Applications:
- 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.
World-Class Universities And World-Class People:
- Experience two 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.
Design Your Own Summer Experience:
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Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:
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days 1-15 (the full experience); or
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days 1-10 only; or
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days 1-5 only
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Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout
You can get a 15% early-bird discount by using the code SUMMER15 at checkout before midnight on 31st December
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice/instalments, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.
| London 5-Day | London 10-Day | London 15-Day | |
| Length | Days 1-5 | Days 1-10 | Days 1-15 |
| 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 | |||
| World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top architect | |||
| Summer Experience fee | £1475 | £2850 | £3950 |
| Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included | Available for an additional £900 |
Available for an additional £1650 |
Available for an additional £2400 |
| Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way) | Available for an additional £150 |
Available for an additional £150 |
Available for an additional £150 |
In Person
28th July 2023
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
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As part of your booking, you will receive 12 months’ access to our state-of-the-art tech platform, AmbitionX. Here you will find all of your programme materials and complete post-programme assessments to gain coveted ‘experience points’ to demonstrate your levels of professional development. You will also be able to access any of InvestIN’s Live Online weekend and evening programmes through AmbitionX at no extra cost.
Covid-19
In the unlikely event that the in-person programme is completely cancelled because of Covid-19 then students will receive a refund. We have never yet had to cancel a London summer experience, having successfully delivered programmes during the summers of 2020 and 2021, with strict social distancing and excellent feedback. We shall of course adhere to all Covid-related government guidelines in place at the time of the programme and keep student safety as the highest priority.
If you pay via credit because you postponed a previous booking then the credit note will be reissued to you in full.
Support
If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.
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.