Our mission is simple: to change the way young architects think and work
“I learned so much. The incredible site, amount of design input students had, and the full range of tools and skills developed. The entire project was an opportunity to learn.”
Real.
Design and build for the real world - real projects, real sites, real life. Real skills and experience that employers and clients value.
Architecture.
From sketches to models to plans, we mindfully design built environments for specific human needs.
Workshop.
We take students out of the classroom and into an intense process of learning and doing that engages their whole being – body, mind and spirit.
Our Philosophy
Architects have a clear opportunity – and responsibility – to be a force for positive change.
Experiential learning is an essential part of education.
An understanding of construction and the ability to build things significantly expands an architect’s value to projects.
Good design should be available to all people, everywhere, regardless of their means.
What We Do
RAW is a collection of intensive design/build workshops held in intriguing locations around the world. Each workshop presents a meaningful design challenge rooted in a rich natural and cultural context. RAW is a full-on, hands-on experience. We share knowledge and skills to design and construct beautiful and useful structures that are environmentally sustainable and have clear social value.
Are you RAW ready?
Are you a risk-taker or a rule-breaker? Someone who’s hungry for new experiences and open to new ideas? Are you willing to push yourself, stretch yourself and put yourself out in the world?
Most RAW workshop participants are taking (or have completed) coursework in architecture and design. But that’s not a requirement. We’re looking for people who have:
A keen desire to learn about design and construction in a hands-on environment.
A strong interest in expanding their worldview and exploring the role of design in non-traditional settings.
The ability to communicate ideas and concepts visually and verbally.
Flexibility and a willingness to accept uncertainty and change.
The ability to work collaboratively on a team.