The Bruges Summer School of Architecture & Crafts 2024

20th July to 25th August 2024 – 5 weeks of courses Course Language: English Minimum age to apply: 16 years old Application deadline: March 31, 2024 La Table Ronde de l’Architecture trains the next generation of builders, students and professionals from all around the world in the Art of Building: the traditional building crafts, architecture and urban planning. The Bruges Summer School is a unique place of transmission and learning, a haven for the preservation of knowledge and a centre of excellence in architecture, nourished by the crafts and knowledge of history. The participants will discover the rigour of drawing by hand using the rules of composition. They will exercise their eyes and their judgement on ancient architectural forms and discover their constructive qualities. Using the city of Bruges as a resource, they will get to observe, measure and draw its streets, buildings and constructional elements which over the centuries have made it an inspiring example of a beautiful, humane and durable place to live.

Business Area

Architecture-Building

Dates

From 20/07/2024 to 25/08/2024

Location

Bruges
Belgium

Link

https://www.latableron...

Proposed by

LA TABLE RONDE DE L'ARCHITECTURE

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