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If you are looking to join听one of our听Architecture and Design courses this September, look no further for tips and ideas on how to prepare for your听degree听over the summer. We鈥檝e come up with a range of options for you to explore and get you uni ready!
Draw
Practice your drawing skills by creating an architectural elevation of one of your favourite structures. This is very useful, it contains top tips and explanations of technical terms!
Go Out
Visit The in London. It鈥檚 home to the national collection of architecture, and features drawings and sketchbooks from the 15th century to the present day!
If you want to visit a museum or gallery virtually, from the Paris Museum鈥檚 to The 探花直播 Museum and Art Gallery, you can find online tours .
Model
Create a conceptual model using scrap or bought materials to explore an interesting theme. Either pick a theme, or just open a book/magazine at any page and pick one word from the first paragraph. 听is a great source of models for inspiration.
Read
Read anything and everything. But remember to compare what you are reading to alternative sources 鈥� try to get a balanced view that takes into consideration the attitudes of different cultures. You might even want to try writing about the things you feel strongly about, and this could be in the form of a short story, essay or perhaps a blog that you can add to.听 is an essential read, containing every basic measurement and it鈥檚 full of useful information for any architect dealing with building design.
Research
听is an amazing platform for architecture enthusiasts, providing extensive resources, guides and tutorials. It听is a great starting point for researching further into subject-specific areas and topics.
Check out for colour inspiration and to brush up your knowledge on colour trends. Create your own beautiful colour palettes or photograph exciting colour combinations whilst out and about this summer!
Watch
Here are some great films and series you can add to your summer watch list: Abstract The Art of Design series (Netflix, 2017), George Clarke鈥檚 Council Housing Scandal (2019), Urbanized (2011) Objectified, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and Ridley Scott鈥檚 Blade Runner (1982).
Photograph
If you can , why not explore an area of the city you鈥檝e never seen before. Create a digital catalogue of your journey, documenting inspiring structures and interiors you come across. Compose each shot in a similar way and crop them each to the same size. Reflect upon your journey and make written and sketched observations of materials, fittings, structure, location, lighting and decoration.
Listen
There are many great podcasts out there right now to listen to, which are updated frequently with the latest subjects and interesting insights. We love , who share their real-life experiences of working in architecture. is great, featuring conversations with the biggest names in architecture and design.
Follow
If you are in need of some architecture and design inspiration this summer, here are some great accounts on Instagram we recommend following:
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