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Architecture is more than just designing buildings; it’s about shaping spaces that people live in and interact with daily. In this workshop, children will explore architecture as a blend of art, design, and function, gaining a hands-on understanding of how to create spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful. Working with models, sketches, and discussing ideas develops creative thinking, spatial imagination, and teamwork.
"Architecture is a small slice of art you can live in."

Frank Gehry

What will we do during the workshop?
In our classes, we will get acquainted with the basics of architecture and design. Together with the children, we will learn how to analyze interior and exterior spaces, paying attention to key elements such as light, shape, and scale. We will practice developing concepts and creating models that will help us better understand how buildings and the surrounding environment affect our perception.

In each class, we will try out a variety of creative tasks: from making sketches to making models of buildings and their surroundings. We will conclude the course by creating a project to improve the school building and its surroundings, which will be presented at the final exhibition.
Course Programme
Module 1: Iconic Architecture
Module 1: Iconic Architecture
Understanding Famous Landmarks

Together, we will explore famous landmarks from around the globe, diving into their architectural significance, design elements, and materials. We’ll examine iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, or the Sydney Opera House, discuss their cultural impact, and bring them to life by creating models with various craft materials.
Module 2: Building the City
Module 2: Building the City
Introduction to Urbanism

We’ll examine how cities are designed and structured, discovering the roles of streets, squares, and parks in shaping urban environments. By studying different urban forms and famous city layouts, we will design and build our own urban models.
Module 3: Designing Your Own City
Module 3: Designing Your Own City
Imaginative Urban Planning
Let’s unleash our creativity as we imagine and design unique cities in extraordinary environments. From floating cities to lunar colonies, we’ll explore various futuristic city concepts. You’ll create and combine your own city models to form a “mega-city,” showcasing a variety of innovative and imaginative urban designs.
Module 4: Architectural Basics
Module 4: Architectural Basics
Importance of Details in Architecture

We will uncover the role of architectural details in shaping buildings, focusing on elements like form, shape, scale, and materials. Through studying different architectural styles and periods, you will design and create detailed models of architectural features such as arches and columns.
Module 5: Interior Spaces
Module 5: Interior Spaces
Designing Modern Living Environments
Explore modern interior design and architectural styles as we learn to create functional and stylish living spaces. You’ll draw floor plans of your own home, craft a collage to visualize your designs, and build a model of a modern house featuring innovative design elements like green roofs and flexible layouts.
Module 6: Preparing for the Final Project
Module 6: Preparing for the Final Project
Collaborative Design Planning
We will work together to plan and develop a collaborative project aimed at redesigning a part of the school environment. After brainstorming ideas and creating initial sketches, we’ll assign roles and start building detailed models to enhance specific areas of the school.
Module 7: Collaborative Project
Module 7: Collaborative Project
Designing a School Space
Our final project will focus on applying everything we’ve learned to improve a school space. You’ll refine your designs, finalize models, and present your projects at an exhibition. This module will culminate in a celebration of your achievements and a review of the creative solutions you’ve developed.
Maria Zhuiko
architect

Master student, working with NG architects since 2023, collaborated on various international projects including countries like Egypt, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, UAE, Austria.

SELECTED PROJECTS:
Hard connected - construction workshop - redesigning former schoolyard

Year: 2023

Location: Hard, Austria

Recognition: Finalist of the international architectural competition “Tactical Urbanism now! III”


As part of HARD VERBUNDEN/HARD CONNECTED, a former schoolyard is transformed into a beacon for climate adaptation. Tactical measures are put to use in order to enhance its climate resilience, inclusion and attractiveness. Until now, 98% of the 1650m² square was sealed with asphalt with a single tree providing shade. By means of short-term and participatory interventions, the project aims to set in motion a sustainable transformation of the schoolyard and beyond.

Revitalization of art school in Trakai

Year: 2024

Location: Trakai, Lithuania


This revitalization project transforms an existing educational facility by separating the art and music schools into distinct wings. The new addition will accommodate the art school, while the refurbished older structure will house the music school. The ground floor includes public spaces like an exhibition hall and concert venue, with a separate workshop area accessible to all. The design, inspired by traditional Karaimu houses and utilizing deconstructivism, integrates these functions under one roof while enhancing visual connections to the water and preserving the historical facade. A glass wall replaces part of the old facade, blending historical preservation with modern functionality and aligning the entrance with the restored street and lake.

Salmon Center in Ure

Year: 2023

Location: Ure, Norway


The Salmon Center in Ure is a distinctive fish museum under development in Norway. The design, inspired by traditional Norwegian fishing houses and facilities, incorporates local materials and seamlessly integrates with the surrounding mountainous landscape. The museum features a unique structure with a dedicated viewpoint, offering visitors stunning vistas while celebrating the region's aquatic heritage.

Residential development “City Gate” in New Cairo

Year: 2023

Location: New Cairo, Egypt


The "City Gate" residential development in New Cairo is part of a major urban project in Egypt, currently under construction. This initiative involves the redesign of six typical villas, each embodying contemporary architectural principles. While each villa has a unique design, they all adhere to a cohesive design language, ensuring harmony within the broader development. The project reflects a modern aesthetic tailored to the evolving urban landscape of New Cairo.

For
Children 12-15 years
Day
Time
Friday
16:00-17:30
Cost

Payment - according to the number of classes attended. It is possible to purchase a subscription.

Lesson
20 Eur
Subscription
70 Eur
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