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2023 6-Week Summer Community Architecture Program for Preteens+ in Chicago!

This immersive summer program is designed to introduce young learners to the world of architecture and design, providing hands-on experience and skills training in a fun and engaging environment.

As a woman-owned architecture and design company, we are passionate about encouraging the next generation of architects and designers, and we are excited to offer this program to preteens in the Chicago area.
We believe that this program will provide a foundation for preteens to explore their interest in architecture and design, while also promoting teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and the importance of community. We can't wait to see what our young architects and designers create!

Weekly Lesson Plans + Curriculum: 

  • Weekly Lesson Plans and Curriculum: 

    Week 1: Introduction to Architecture

    • Overview of architecture and design principles

    • Introduction to architectural drawing and sketching

    • Discussion of famous Chicago architects and their work

    • Hands-on project: Sketch and design your dream building

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    Week 2: Building Materials and Structures

    • Introduction to different building materials and their properties, focus on Chicago brick

    • Overview of different types of structures, focus on famous Chicago building styles

    • Hands-on project: introduce different design programs and create a digital prototype of your dream building from Week 1

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    Week 3: Sustainable Architecture

    • Discussion of sustainable design principles

    • Introduction to green building materials

    • Hands-on project: Start to design the community surrounding your dream building and create renders that include the aerial view of your Week 1/2 building

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    Week 4: Interior Design

    • Introduction to interior design principles

    • Discussion of color theory and materials

    • Hands-on project: Design and decorate a single room in your Week 1/2/3 building using a specific color scheme, create interior render

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    Week 5: Urban Planning and Community Design

    • Introduction to urban planning and community design principles

    • Discussion of the importance of community input in design

    • Hands-on project: Collaborate with a classmate to design a community space in your week 1/2/3/4 dream building's neighborhood, work with the rest of the class to on additional ways to incorporate community input surrounding your week 1/2/3/4 building

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    Week 6: Final Project and Presentation

    • Final project incorporating all principles covered in previous weeks

    • Presentation of final projects to parents and guardians

To sign up or learn more about the program, please fill out the form below.