Architecture at Barnard College, Columbia University

If you've always had a passion for architecture, then look no further! Learn about how this world renowned city was shaped by its iconic architecture and what it takes to become a professional in the field!

Architecture Course for teens in New York

Program Highlights

Develop a proposal for a new downtown building by working through all the steps in the process, from drawings to computer assisted designs.

Design buildings, select materials and analyze the sustainability impact as you perform hands-on design simulations

Prepare a portfolio of your final presentation, including hand drawings and digital scale models

Visit professional firms and tour behind the scenes of local attractions to see the best examples of various architectural styles

Residential Tuition :
$5,898

Commuter Tuition:
$3,298

Session 1:
July 6, 2025 July 18, 2025

Session 2:
July 20, 2025 August 1, 2025

Barnard College, Columbia University
New York, New York

Testimonials

It was nice to have an actual engineer as the instructor of the course who had been on the job for most of his life.

Griffin H.

Course Overview

Are you considering a career in architecture or design? Are you working on your college application and portfolio? Or are you simply curious about what it is like to be an architect? The Summer Springboard architecture course for high school students introduces architectural ideas, design principles, and methods of exploring problems of the built environment in a collaborative studio setting. While working on a design project you will learn about the academic path to an architectural degree, the day-to-day work of an architect, and the career opportunities.

Meet your instructor

Guido Zuliani

Architecture Cooper Union

Guido Zuliani is an architect and an educator. He graduated summa cum laude from the Università IUAV di Venezia in the summer of 1980. In 1982 he became a registered architect. In the fall of 1985 Mr. Zuliani moved to New York and began to teach at The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union where is he currently a Distinguished Professor in Architecture. At Cooper Mr. Zuliani has taught Design Studios, Architectural History, and Seminars in the Theory and History of Architecture.

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Topics you'll explore

Hands-On Learning

Students will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading architects and engineers. Last summer, students visited Obra Architects, an international design and planning firm, to learn about the company’s work on socially sustainable buildings and environments. They also met with engineers from Transsolar, a diverse team focused on creating climate-responsive built environments. This hands-on experience merges the worlds of architecture, design, and engineering, showing how these disciplines come together to shape the future of cities.

Career Exploration

Our Architecture program in New York is renowned for providing students with a comprehensive and immersive experience. Each year, students have the opportunity to visit prominent firms such as KPF Architects, known for their impressive projects like the EDGE in NYC and the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. In addition, students engage with leading firms like Bone/Levine Architects. These experiences allow students to explore various career paths in architecture and gain insights into the industry from established professionals.