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Design Lab: Architecture & Interiors𐙚🧸ྀི

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6 sessions

This series is part of Schoolhouse Summer Camp! Explore Summer Camp

About

In this 6-week course, we’ll meet once a week to explore the exciting world of architecture and interior design. Each session will focus on a different theme, ranging from the fundamentals of design and space planning to color theory, historical styles, and sustainability. Learners will engage through creative exercises, guided discussions, and design challenges, using their imagination to develop original ideas. By the end of the course, students will have a strong understanding of how architecture and interiors shape our world, along with a small collection of their creative concepts.

Tutored by

fatima s 🇦🇪

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Hello! I'm an online high schooler who aspires to be an architect and author! During my free time, I enjoy designing homes on an online software game, or reading books! I'm fond of many genres of books, but my all-time favorite is "White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Due to books, I've been able to live thousands of lives, and these aren't just mere escapes from reality; it's an addition to life.

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Please do not miss more than one session.

SESSION 1

17

Jul

SESSION 1

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Thu 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCJul 17, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Week 1: Introduction to Architecture & Interior Design
  • Define architecture vs. interior design.
  • Discuss what makes a "space" beautiful or functional.
  • Show iconic buildings/interiors from history to the present.
  • Activity: Mood board or collage of favorite buildings/interiors.
SESSION 2

24

Jul

SESSION 2

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Thu 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCJul 24, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Week 2: Elements & Principles of Design
  • Elements: Line, shape, form, color, texture, space, light.
  • Principles: Balance, contrast, rhythm, unity, scale, proportion.
  • Show examples from architecture and interiors.
  • Activity: Design a room using only basic shapes (2D).
SESSION 3

31

Jul

SESSION 3

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Thu 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCJul 31, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Week 3: Architectural Styles Through History
  • Gothic, Classical, Baroque, Modernism, Postmodernism, Brutalism, etc.
  • Interior trends: Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, Minimalism, etc.
  • Activity: Match architectural styles to interiors.
SESSION 4

7

Aug

SESSION 4

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Thu 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 7, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Week 4: Floor Plans & Space Planning
  • What is a floor plan? Circulation? Zoning?
  • Basics of furniture layout.
  • Activity: Draw a simple floor plan for a small house or bedroom.
SESSION 5

14

Aug

SESSION 5

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Thu 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 14, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Week 5: Light and Atmosphere
  • Explore the impact of lighting (natural and artificial) on mood and function.
  • Analyze photos of interiors with different lighting conditions.
  • Activity: Students write a short reflection or make a side-by-side comparison of two lit spaces.
SESSION 6

21

Aug

SESSION 6

Art

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Thu 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 21, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Week 6: Sustainability in Design
  • Eco-friendly materials, energy-saving design, and biophilic interiors.
  • Activity: Students reimagine a room or home to make it more sustainable and explain their choices in a post or slide.



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Jul 17 - Aug 21

6 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on July 17, 2025

SCHEDULE

Thursdays

3:30PM