About this Event
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Brooklyn, in collaboration with City Tech, is pleased to launch the first annual Architecture Week, a celebration of the architecture profession with programs designed to inspire students and the community. This two-day workshop is free and open to all Brooklyn high school students who are curious about architecture, design, or how cities are shaped.
The Program –
Reading the Block is a hands-on architecture studio hosted at City Tech’s Architecture Department. Over two days, students will explore a real Brooklyn city block, learn how architects study neighborhoods, and understand how design decisions impact daily life.
What Students Will Do –
Students will work in small groups alongside architects, college mentors, and design professionals. Activities are modeled after real architecture studios and include:
sketching and observing an urban block
- learning how architects analyze buildings, streets, and public spaces
- collaborating as a team to redesign a real city block
- creating drawings and models
- presenting their ideas in a supportive “pin-up” review, just like in architecture school
What Students Gain –
The workshop builds confidence, creativity, and leadership through:
- design thinking
- problem-solving
- storytelling and presentation skills
- craft and model-making
- constructive feedback and collaboration
Students leave with a deeper understanding of how architects shape communities – and with new skills that support future academic and career pathways.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Voorhees Hall, 186 Jay Street, Brooklyn, United States
USD 0.00
