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Architecture Workshops have been running hands-on cross-curricular workshops, in schools for all Key stages and Abilities since 1996. Our workshops experiences are some of the the best your pupils are ever likely to be involved in and something that will stay with them throughout their educational life. All the workshops involve STEM subjects to different degrees, challenging, enthralling and educating in equal measure. The materials we use are simple, just dowel and rubber bands with which we instruct the pupils to fashion many varied and wondrous building models, structures and sculptures. Utilising problem solving, teamwork and resilience pupils build their self esteem, as structures grows.

The workshops are divided into 3 categories:

History & Humanity workshops are focused topic learning. Presenter led pupils work individually in teams and altogether to create huge models of significant pieces of architecture or structures; eg Egyptian Pyramid; Mayan Temple; Greek Parthenon; Tudor Globe Theatre; Victorian Crystal Palace; Taj Mahal; Dome of The Rock; Ely Cathedral.

STEM workshops, are presenter led, but contain significantly more Science, Maths and Engineering and problem solving, including Bridge Building for KS1; Ferris Wheel; Geodesic Structures; Millennium Bridges; Millennium Dome; Roller Coaster; Stadium Structures.

STE(A)M workshops are Design & Make exercises involving a Teamwork, Creativity and Self Analysis as well as containing all elements of STEAM These include Art & Sculpture; Bridges, Maths & Design; Habitat & Shelters; Skyscrapers; Olympic Sculptures and are perfect challenge opportunities. These workshops are particularly good to promote Problem Solving, Teamwork and Creativity.