Written by Thomas Berentes @MBA architects Architecture schools' "open days" act not only as a final exam for both undergraduate and master's students, but also as a critical next step in the field of architecture. With each new generation of students, new iterations and ideas for how we should create our built environment emerge, slowly shaping the design field over the decades. The Architectural Association in Bedford Square, the Bartlett in Bloomsbury, and the University

We recently participated in an architectural competition for a new public secondary school in Djilakh, a rural community in Senegal. The contest aimed to explore how architecture can respond to educational needs in resource-constrained environments while remaining culturally grounded, climatically responsive, and socially transformative. The brief challenged designers to rethink the conventional model of rural school buildings, proposing solutions that were modular, replicabl

Written by Charles Fang @ MBA architects Futuristic architectural design: A modern home with smooth, flowing curves and large glass windows set amidst a serene green landscape, showcasing innovative and organic style. @MBA architects © 2025 Image created by AI assistant Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved rapidly from a peripheral technology to a structuring force across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. It promises increased efficiency, n

Beyond the Peak it's our proposal for the Mountain Guardian Competition , is an emergency shelter designed to meet the specific needs of mountaineers in high-altitude environments, offering refuge in critical situations.