Summer Program: Architectural Design Studio (Grades 10–12)

This program is SOLD OUT. Add yourself to the waitlist here.

Time: 9am–4pm daily

Location: This class will be hosted by Lutron at 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY. It will not take place at the Center for Architecture.

In this program, high school students interested in exploring architecture or enhancing their design skills receive a comprehensive introduction to a first-year college-level architectural studio. The class responds to a project brief, studies building precedents, explores spatial concepts, and conducts a site analysis. These skills and research are used to inform the development of an independent project from concept to final design. Students are provided with tools, sketchbooks, and hands-on instruction to support the development of portfolio-worthy projects. The studio experience is supplemented by visits to an architecture firm's office. A panel of invited professionals from the field responds to students' concept sketches, hand-drafted scale drawings, and 3D scale models at a culminating presentation.

Need-Based Scholarships: The Scholarship Application deadline is May 1. Maximum 1 application per student. Need-based partial scholarships are available. Upon completing program registration as a “scholarship applicant,” you will automatically receive a confirmation email which includes a link to the Scholarship Application. Your registration is complete once you submit the Scholarship Application. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be notified by email within two weeks of the due date. At that time, balance payment will be due.

Terms & Conditions: By registering for this program, you are accepting our 2026 Summer Programs Terms & Conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration for all programs is non-transferable. Within four weeks of the program's start date, program fees are non-refundable. If cancellation is made at least four weeks prior to the program’s start date, and we are able to fill the space from our waitlist, we will refund all fees minus a $100 administrative fee for each cancelled week. If we are unable to fill your space, we will not be able to provide any refund. There are no exceptions to this policy. The Center for Architecture does not provide make-ups or refunds for days missed as a result of vacation plans, scheduling conflicts, illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control.

PHOTO RELEASE: I agree to allow the Center or its agents to photograph or record the student during their programs.

Questions? Check out our Summer Programs FAQs or email [email protected].