Architecture Studio
Architecture at DesignX introduces kids and teens to spatial thinking, environment design, and the relationship between people and space. Students design, model, and build scale structures — learning how form, function, context, and creativity shape the world around us.
Architecture Design
Grades 5-9
In Architecture Design, students explore how buildings and spaces are designed to be functional, safe, and meaningful. Through observation, reasoning, and critical thinking, students examine the built environment around them—from individual structures to towns and cities—and consider how design shapes the way people live and interact.
Students develop their own architectural ideas through sketching, discussion, and model-making, leaving the studio with both a deeper appreciation for architecture and a small-scale model that expresses their vision for a building.
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Nature as inspiration
Discover how natural forms, structures, and systems inspire architectural shapes and design solutions.
Climate & environmental context
Understand how climate and the natural environment influence architectural decisions, from materials to form.
Global architecture & culture
Explore architectural examples from around the world, learning how history, culture, social structures, and place shape the built environment.
Responsible & sustainable design
Learn how thoughtful architectural design can protect the natural environment and support a more sustainable future.
Technology & innovation
Examine how past, present, and emerging technologies influence how buildings are designed and constructed.
