Design A Home for Teens (13-19yo)

Course Overview: 

In this immersive 3-day workshop, students will get to experience the design process of a project from scratch, where the steps of Design Thinking methodology are introduced to understand and define the needs and challenges of who they are designing for. They will begin their preliminary design with sketches before building up their ideas in 3D.

Learning Outcomes: 

Students will translate their 2D planning to 3D models with consideration for architectural scale, light, ventilation, views and communal landscape areas in their design. 

At the completion of their home prototype, students will be introduced to tools and tips to graphically lay out their presentation board, ready for their Design Crit, a simulated presentation format common to architecture students.

The project completed at the workshop can be included in the student’s portfolio preparation.

For students who are interested in architecture, we will be able to share on the differentiated opportunities from Diploma, Undergraduate and Masters in Architecture to better understand the uniqueness of the architecture pedagogy; the possible career paths and multitude of options available so they can be better informed in making the major decision to embark on the extensive architecture learning journey.

Teaching Methods:

• Project-Based Learning allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical and meaningful way.
• Design Thinking process applied in the project, allowing students to empathise with users, define problems, and generate ideas to create their home prototype.
• Our open studio environment promotes cross-learning, allowing students to learn from one another as everyone's design outcome is different. The open sharing session builds confidence as one shares their design ideas and creations.

Prerequisites:

No background needed.

Assessment Methods:

No assessments will be done.

Required Materials: 

Water bottles and a light jacket. All materials will be provided, children will only have to bring their water bottles.

Important Notes:

• The course fee includes snacks and lunch.
• Program outline subject to change. Minimum 3 pax to start the session.

Why take this course at Agora?

Education providers and courses conducted at Agora Colearning are carefully selected by our team. Agora provides a stress-free experience for parents, allowing for online searching for courses, booking and payments as well as knowing that your child is safe and secure. At the same time, Agora Colearning offers your children a multitude of educational options, coupled with active spaces, an outdoor space, and quiet zones - all under one roof at HarbourFront Centre. Click here for directions to Our Centre.