Overview

Design and Make at the Architectural Association School of Architecture is a cutting-edge postgraduate programme that blends architecture with hands-on fabrication. Set within the unique environment of Hooke Park, this course immerses students in a working forest, creating a rich context for architectural exploration. The programme focuses on the sustainable and innovative use of timber and locally sourced materials, pushing the boundaries of architectural research through the creation of 1:1 built prototypes. Students are encouraged to engage directly with materials and making processes, allowing for unexpected insights and revelations throughout their studies.

Why Design and Make at Architectural Association? The Architectural Association is renowned for its innovative approach to architectural education, consistently ranking among the top architecture schools globally. The Design and Make programme is distinguished by its unique partnerships and facilities, which provide students with access to advanced fabrication technologies and resources. Hooke Park serves as an experimental laboratory where students can explore architectural concepts in a natural setting, fostering creativity and collaboration. The school’s commitment to hands-on learning and real-world applications equips graduates with the skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of architecture.

Syllabus

The Design and Make programme is structured to enhance practical skills and theoretical understanding through a series of modules:

Design through Making Studio: Hands-on group projects and fabrication skills
Fabrication Methods: Techniques in craft and digital fabrication
Design Information Digital Skills: Software for photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and digital modelling
Seminar Courses: Making as Design, Timber Technologies, and Force, Form, Material
Thesis/Dissertation: Critical argument development and research

This comprehensive structure ensures that students develop a robust skill set that integrates design, making, and theoretical knowledge.

Careers with Design and Make

Graduates of the Design and Make programme have gone on to achieve significant success in various sectors. Alumni have worked on notable projects, including the design of a large mass timber library in Oregon and have established independent research practices internationally. The programme prepares students for diverse roles within architecture, construction, and design, equipping them with the necessary skills to thrive in a competitive job market.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure

Both programmes (MArch and MSc) are structured around a series of hands-on studio projects of increasing scale and sophistication, leading to the production of small-scale and bespoke architectural fabrication (MArch) or 1:1 architectural prototypes (MSc). These studios are complemented by seminar courses and workshops, by lectures and events at Hooke Park and Bedford Square.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 194 other Masters in Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application form

upload a scanned copy of their passport, reference, academic documents (and certified translations where the originals are not in English) and English language qualifications (if they are not exempt from meeting the English language entry requirements);

submit a digital portfolio;

pay the appropriate application fee depending on the timing of their application submission

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

36000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Design and Make MSc: £36,000 (including deposit of £12,000)
Design and Make MArch: £43,850(including deposit of £10,963)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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