If you are a student enrolled in the second or third year of a RIBA-accredited Part-1 course, then the Student Charrette is designed for you! This one-day design competition brings together teams of Part-1 students from around the country to compete in an entirely analogue event.
When: Saturday 8 November 2025, 9am-6pm
Where: Kohn Pedersen Fox, 7a Langley St, London WC2H 9JA
Working without a computer, you will need to think fast and draw faster, developing and testing your representational skills without the aid of digital technologies. Teams will be mentored by practicing architects, and the event will conclude with a juried design review.
The charrette is run in Central London on a weekend, and funding is available to help cover travel costs. Prizes will be offered for the winning team and the runners-up, with the winning proposal published and promoted across the AIA UK's social media channels.
Stay with us after the event for an optional social session to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Student Charrette! It’s a chance to share a drink and connect with mentors and fellow student participants. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Please note: Photographs taken at the event may be used in AIA UK Newsletter articles and on the website.