aac Workshop: USA Special 2025

Description of Workshop Topic
The aac Workshop USA Special deals with the ExxonMobil Building, a high-rise also know as Exxon Tower located in Houston, Texas.
The aim is to transform this icon of fossil fuel monopoly towards a carbon free community, developing lots of additional skills, knowledge and connections.
Workshop brief by aac in collaboration with Charles Renfro, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, New York. Kick-off excursion in Houston in collaboration with Rice University School of Architecture, Houston, Texas.

About aac

The aac Academy for Architectural Culture is a private, non-profit organization, located in Hamburg and founded by the architects von Gerkan, Marg and partners. With research studies and intensive courses held throughout the year, the aac is dedicated to finding solutions to relevant architectural issues and the further education of young architects from different cultures.

In workshops we bring together young architecture students and graduates from all over the world in order to develop solutions for future-relevant architectural tasks together. The participants are constantly supported by partners from the architecture office gmp and tutors from architectural practice. Well-known architects and experts contribute their knowledge in lectures and guest critiques.

About the aac Workshop USA Special

The aac workshop USA special will take place between 02 June and 27 June 2025.

Applications will be accepted until 10 February 2025.

Application Requirements

To apply, you must meet the following criteria and provide proof:

• You are studying architecture or have completed your studies within the last year (diploma, master's degree or equivalent).
• Excellent design skills in architecture and urban design.
• Good CAD software skills in 2D+3D, render programmes and image editing programmes e.g. Photoshop.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and InDesign.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).