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Architecture teaches children how to think

Most art classes teach children how to draw.
Architecture teaches something deeper:
• how to analyse space
• how to develop ideas
• how to transform imagination into real concepts
What students develop
  • Spatial thinking
    Understanding how space and structures work.
  • Creative reasoning
    Turning ideas into architectural concepts.
  • Confidence
    Learning to present and explain ideas.
  • Design mindset
    Combining creativity with logic.
Student Work
Examples of projects created during lessons
Architecture concept
Architecture concept
Computer Design in AutoCAD
Architecture concept
Organic Structures Research
Private House Spatial Сoncept
Computer Modeling in SketchUp
Architectural Graphics
How It Works
Intro Session
Short meeting to understand the student and answer questions.
Trial Lesson
First creative architectural task.
Guided Programme
Six personalised sessions developing a project.
Book Intro Session

Programme Structure

Six stages of architectural thinking
1
Contemporary architecture
2
Tradition & vernacular architecture
3
Natural structures
4
Global architecture culture
5
Concept Development
6
Digital model & presentation

Alexander Novikov

Architect • Venice Biennale contributor • Private Mentor
founder of the Architectural Thinking School
Alexander is a practising architect with experience in international architecture studios and participation in the Venice Biennale.

He teaches children how architects think — through observation, analysis and creative experimentation.

What parents and students say

  • He’s become more confident — especially when he recognizes a building and shares its story with us. He’s more curious, more expressive with his ideas, and more eager to explore the world around him.
    Yulia Z.
    Parent of a student, USA
  • Everything is clear, structured, and very well-organized. Nikolas always looks forward to the lessons and wants to continue.
    Yara B.
    Parent of a student, Portugal
  • Two week sessions in and my son already learned to see patterns and develop his own design.
    Catherine S.
    Parent of a student, Lithuania
  • I finished with a huge project and gained a lot of knowledge about architecture.
    Igor T.
    Student, 14 y.o., Germany
  • This programme is ideal for students who
    • are curious about architecture, cities and design
    • enjoy creative thinking
    • want to create projects, not just drawings
    • benefit from individual attention

Programme Format

1 student
INTRO SESSION
€0
15–20 min
TRIAL CLASS
€65
1.5h
6-SESSION PROGRAMME
€390
each session 1.5 h
2 students
INTRO SESSION
€0
15–20 min
TRIAL CLASS
€90
1.5h
6-SESSION PROGRAMME
€540
each session 1.5 h

Book a complimentary Intro Session

Because this is a fully one-on-one mentoring format, new students are accepted through a short introductory meeting.
To request an Intro Session, please fill out the form below:
Student's age
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