About LSA
The LSA is a charitable organisation that looks to imagine and build more fulfilled and sustainable lives for the people who live in our cities.
The school brings together outstanding students, practices, professionals, educators and entrepreneurs to generate and champion essential new approaches to the design of the urban built environment.
Their programmes generate incremental and disruptive innovations in the design of architecture and cities, building for tomorrow.
Part of their founding mission is to find alternative routes for architecture, making architectural education more affordable and accessible. Access and outreach are ingrained in their DNA, which is why they are developing Part 0 as a vehicle to deliver - and exceed - the ambitious targets in their Access and Participation Plan. In 2022, their Access and Participation Plan Variation for 2024/25 was approved.
Part 0: expanding access to built environment careers
Part 0 offers a holistic vision for widening access to built environment careers for 13-19-year-olds. Their innovative interventions target Levels 2-5, emphasising green skills and breaking barriers to equity and diversity. Part 0:
- Includes a ladder of learning
- Brings coherence to a fragmented offer
- Acts as a bridge between professions and trades, enhancing green skills and retrofit delivery
(Un) Building: your architectural journey
Embark on an exciting 20-week architectural adventure with (Un) Building - the National Saturday Club Programme by the London School of Architecture (LSA), in collaboration with RIBA and LIFT.
This free course is designed for 13- to 16-year-olds from underrepresented communities in Hackney and Islington.
- Explore sustainable design, shaping spaces for a Climate Emergency age
- Engage in hands-on projects, work with experts, and collaborate with local community groups
- Unlock your talents, meet professionals, and showcase your creations in the Summer Show
Find out more about (UN) Building
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in architecture
Year 12 students can now experience LSA's pioneering EPQ in Architecture, focusing on the built environment's environmental and societal impact. This radical curriculum nurtures design skills through workshops and mentorship, resulting in a top-notch design portfolio. Expressions of interest for the October 2023 launch are welcome. Find out more about EPQ
PlanBEE London: higher apprenticeships
Explore the unique higher apprenticeship in Design, Construction, and Management by LSA, Ryder Architecture, and Gateshead College.
Open to anyone aged 18 and above with a passion for design and construction, this 2-year programme offers a taste of various roles in the industry, including architecture and building engineering.
Emphasising digital skills, you'll work four days a week and study one day a week at LSA. Visit the PlanBEE website for more information.
Contact LSA
Contact roy@the-lsa.org to express your interest in these projects now.