From the Ground Up is a selective five-week pre-college architecture program presented by Wonderworks in partnership with the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston. Open to high school students in grades 10 through 12 with a minimum 3.0 GPA and strong standardized test scores, the program offers a rigorous introduction to architecture through daily lectures on architectural history and theory, hands-on studio design projects, and field trips to significant buildings across Texas. Now in its 30th year, it is one of the most established and prestigious summer programs available to aspiring architects. Tuition is $1,500, and full-tuition scholarships are available for students demonstrating financial need.
Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Planning tasks, timelines, and resources to get a project done on schedule.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Direct focus on architectural design fundamentals, studio work, and portfolio development for architecture school applications.
Students design small-scale buildings and spaces, developing spatial planning and design aesthetic skills.
Field trips to diverse Texas buildings and landscapes build understanding of the built environment and urban design.
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