Summer Studio 25

Join us for Summer Studio 25 — a two-week program led by world-class planners, architects, and urbanists. Through a mixture of hands-on education, engaging lectures, and city walks, you’ll learn the core principles of urban planning and architecture.

Planning and architecture for a changing world

Learn how to build beautiful cities from world-class experts.

Summer Studio 25 invites you to explore the artistry and mechanics of urban forms that have shaped flourishing communities for centuries. With a focus on beauty in human-scaled city building, you’ll learn how timeless design principles can be applied to modern development opportunities.

This immersive studio will not only sharpen your design skills but also empower you as a creator. Through a hands-on approach to drawing, you'll develop a deeper understanding of urban form through the act of physical creation. Whether you're new to hand-drawing or looking to refine your skills, our program offers the support and resources to help you thrive. By the end of the two weeks, you’ll have hand-crafted work ready for your professional portfolio - plus, you'll build valuable connections with industry leaders and peers.

The course runs for eight hours a day, Monday through Saturday, over two weeks. You’ll engage in a mix of guest lectures, drawing analyses, and intensive design studio sessions, all culminating in a final presentation to top industry professionals. This is your opportunity to gain the skills, confidence, and insight to become a leader in urban design!

This summer school is being organized in collaboration with INTBAU USA.

Want to attend the summer school, but the location or dates aren't convenient for you? Feel free to check out other similar summer schools hosted in collaboration with other INTBAU chapters here.

Informational Packets

Charleston, SC | July 7 - 20, 2025

Fellows

Citymakers Fellows will be expected to: serve as studio tutors; attend lectures, city walks, and program activities; and pursue independent research/design work.

Students

Build your expertise through hands-on drawing sessions, design studios, and urban exploration that will boost your portfolio and future career.

Patrons

Your patronage provides scholarships, support Fellows, and creates transformative experiences for the next generation of designers and urbanists.

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  • Our dates are July 7–20, 2025. Applications are now live. Apply today: https://tally.so/r/waZ1X2

  • Charleston, South Carolina — a city with rich urban history and a wonderful backdrop for our two weeks together.

  • Learn more about the program’s cost here in our info packet.

  • Two-weeks! Sign up or apply to learn more about the exact schedule.