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At IE University, students learn architecture through a hands-on approach, developing their skills by working on projects throughout the program. This methodology allows them to gain practical experience while exploring the different dimensions of architectural practice.
In the Bachelor in Architectural Studies, they explore how architecture responds to people, places, and the environment across different scales and contexts.
Through research, design, modeling, and experimentation, students develop and refine architectural proposals while building professional skills. Along the way, they are supported by the tools, technologies, and facilities available to bring their projects to life.
Explore a selection of student projects and discover how they apply their knowledge, skills, and perspectives to architectural challenges.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are real projects carried out in the bachelor of architectural studies?
Students work on practical, real-world architectural challenges within the classroom, while opportunities for professional internships and hands-on projects such as the d-Lab allow students to participate in the design and construction of real projects.
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What makes a good architecture project?
A strong architecture project goes beyond attractive design. It should respond coherently to its site, users, and program while balancing spatial design, construction, environmental performance, and technical constraints. At IE, students are expected to bring these different aspects together to create coherent and well-rounded architectural projects.
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What is expected from an architecture student?
Students are expected to be curious, proactive and willing to develop both creative and technical skills. At IE, this means learning to communicate ideas visually and verbally, work collaboratively, respond to constraints, use digital and physical tools, and progressively take greater responsibility for architectural projects.
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How do studio projects integrate Real Estate development?
Students explore Real Estate development through urban-scale projects in Design Studios 7 and 8, engaging with the different stakeholders involved in shaping cities, including developers, public institutions, communities, and environmental systems. In Urban Management, students also work with real-world data to develop a housing proposal that is buildable, financially viable, and ethically considered.
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What is the role of the final architecture Capstone Project?
The Capstone Project allows students to independently explore an area of architectural interest through research. Alongside this research, students develop a comprehensive architectural project that responds to real-world challenges and building constraints. Guided by a faculty advisor, the project is a culmination of the student's academic experience.
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