Archimake Newsletter 19

Summer Camp 22-26 July & Early Bird discount!

We are delighted to announce a new summer camp available for booking from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th in London and online. This camp offers a rich program featuring activities such as drawing, model making, and spatial thinking. Children will enhance their creativity and innovation skills while engaging in interdisciplinary projects. The camp also focuses on developing drawing, making, written, and verbal communication skills. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and have fun! Spaces are limited, so book now to secure a spot. Children are taught in mixed age groups. Suitable from age 7-16. 20% Early Bird discount now available and ends on 20th June! For more details and registration, click below.

40% Early Bird Sept Term! Ends 20th June

We are excited to announce our new Autumn term starting on September 21st and 22nd, available on Saturday and Sunday mornings in London and online. Children will engage in activities such as drawing, model making, spatial thinking, creativity, and innovation. The program also develops drawing, making, written, and verbal communication skills. This year, children will begin a project in Autumn that continues into Spring and Summer, allowing for deeper exploration of design ideas and benefiting returning Archimakers. Our workshops are designed to be flexible, so children can join at any point in the year. Our 40% Early Bird discount ends on Thursday 20th June so be quick to book! For more details and registration, click below.

Summer Work Experience bookings Now available!

Work Experience bookings are now available for Archimakers aged 14 and up. Open to all children, including those who have not previously attended Archimake, this program offers placements in leading, award-winning London architecture practices. Over the past years, participants have greatly benefited from these experiences, often receiving valuable references from the practices to support their Archimake certificates. Thanks to our extensive network, we can also assist with placements outside London. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to gain practical experience and valuable insights into the world of architecture. For more details and to book please click below.

Join Us for the Upcoming Project Review!

We are excited to invite you to the Archimake Upcoming Project Review, where children will present their projects from this term. The event will be held both in person and online, allowing friends and family to join from anywhere. Industry leaders will be in attendance to provide valuable feedback to our Archimakers and share their career highlights in an inspiring presentation. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our young designers. Don't miss this chance to support and encourage their achievements. For more details and to book please click below;

Week 1 & 2 Workshop Summary

Week 3 Workshop Summary

This week, our focus was on the fundamentals of sustainability, with a special discussion on sustainable stadiums. During the workshop, every student explored sustainability concepts, engaging in discussions and sharing their opinions. They also created sketches that showcased their imagination, talent, and hard work. These activities allowed the students to express their understanding of sustainability creatively, demonstrating both their thoughtfulness and dedication to the topic. We're proud of their insightful contributions and look forward to their continued exploration of sustainable design!

Week 4 Workshop Summary

This week, Archimakers delved into orthographic drawings! Our budding architects created impressive architectural drawings, essential for design development. The children embraced the challenge and produced amazing results.

We introduced orthographic drawings and their main types, showcasing examples for each. For the day's task, students chose to draw the plan, section, and elevation of either the French Aquatic Stadium or the Beijing Olympic Stadium. Their enthusiasm and creativity were evident in their detailed and precise drawings. We're proud of their hard work and excited to see their continued growth!

Week 5 Workshop Summary

This week, it was wonderful to see the children collaborating, discussing strategies to develop their models, and finding solutions for scaffolding and structuring. They thoughtfully chose appropriate materials to replicate the actual buildings. The children engaged enthusiastically in this hands-on and interactive process, making model-making a fun and exciting activity.

While some students were already familiar with 3D physical models, others experienced it for the first time, resulting in varied levels of challenge. The collaboration among the children and the support from facilitators were crucial to the workshop's success. These interactions led to the greatest moments and significant learning experiences. We're proud of their teamwork and creativity!