May 5, 2026
Summer is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to sign up for an intensive two-week summer school. Summer School 2026 will take place from July 20–31, 2026, and will offer participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, put it into practice, and explore a playful, experimental approach to architecture. The program offers the chance to develop your own ideas, work in a team, and take projects from initial concept to physical realization. Applications are open until May 15, 2026.
Glass, membranes, natural principles, and the journey from design to reality
This year’s program focuses on glass and membrane structures—current topics in structural research in architecture. Participants go through the entire design process, from concept through modeling to 1:1-scale construction. The program is based on a design-and-build approach that integrates design, materials, and construction into a single continuous process, supplemented by lectures, consultations, and field trips.
A pavilion on a 1:1 scale
This year’s instructors are Jakub Kopecký and Jerry Koza, who guide participants through the entire process and foster interdisciplinary dialogue and critical thinking. The program always culminates in the construction of a 1:1-scale pavilion, which is created directly within the context of Prague, making the city an active part of both the design and the construction.
A tradition that evolves every year
The Summer School is an annual program that remains true to its core principle of integrating design, materials, and execution. Each year brings a new theme and new participants, while also fostering a long-term continuity of experimental education in architecture.
