9-12th Grade + Rising Freshmen
A week-long architecture & design immersion
to introduce youth to the profession of architecture.
A college-preparatory & portfolio-building
experience for 9th-12th graders and rising college Freshmen.
Scholars Institute
Grades 9-12 & Rising College Freshmen
July 15-19, 2024, 9am-4pm
Awards Exhibit & Ceremony: July 19, 2pm
$200 : : 20 Participants Max : : Scholars bring lunch & snack
CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design
at Beale Street Landing
251 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN
Questions: AIA Memphis
alombardo@aiamemphis.org 901-654-7518
NEW THIS YEAR
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Based Curriculum
University of Memphis Department of Architecture faculty and architects from AIA Memphis provide an introduction to AI, architectural and structural concepts, model building and freehand drawing. Visit Memphis architecture firms, tour area building projects and hear from the architects who imagined them. Work to solve design puzzles, learn about sustainable construction, how buildings contribute to 40% of all carbon emissions and small incremental steps each of us can take to help resolve the climate crisis.
Participants are tracked through high school and are eligible to receive guidance with college selection, admissions & financial aid.
Tuition covers instruction, materials, field trips, and tours.
The Scholars Institute is hosted at
CiV, the Center for Architecture + Design
Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive
Scholars enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River, the Memphis city skyline and both bridges to Arkansas. Your creative energy will flourish in this spectacular space. Join us!
CHECK IT OUT!
Our first two summers brought us an impressive crop of budding architects. Visit the Scholars Institute 2022 and 2023 pages to learn more.
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