The Young Architect Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in Architecture
The Young Architect Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in Architecture
Overview
The Young Architect Weekend gives students aged 15-18 a chance to test-drive life as an architect. Learn from top architects as they guide you through a series of interactive activities: Tackle an architectural brief, build 3D models, and present your designs to a panel of experts. You will also get expert advice on how to become a successful architect, with guidance on university applications, interviews, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more..
You can attend either in-person in London or live online. Register now to gain an edge over other aspiring architects, and a super-curricular experience to add to your university application.
- Top architects will coach you through a range of interactive activities:
- Receive a brief from your client and work as a team to deliver your vision
- Receive top technical tips and guidance on how fulfil the brief
- Present your designs to a panel of top architects and get detailed feedback
- Discover how to fulfil your ambitions of becoming a top architect
- Receive expert advice on how to draft an action plan of how to break into the industry
- Coaching by experts on: A-level/IB choices, university and degree selection, application and interview techniques, extra-curricular activities, work experience and more
- Hear from successful architects and ask them all your burning questions.
- Q&A panel with experienced architects and current students from a range of specialties
- Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained key skills that universities are looking for, including teamwork, communication and problem-solving
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications
This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required. The programme involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. You can choose to attend the programme either in-person in London or ‘Live Online’; the content is the same for both.
Programme Fee:
In-Person: £195/student for full day
'Live Online’: £165/student for full day
There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited.
In Person
Available dates:
- 3rd November 2024
Venues:
- University College London (UCL)
Accommodation location:
University College London (UCL),
Bloomsbury,
London
Live Online
Available dates:
- 3rd November 2024 - 11am - 5:30pm (UK Time)
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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.