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The program has been carefully calibrated to balance in-studio mentorship and project development with time to experience the city, its cultures and its people.

The weekend inbetween weeks one and two of the program are completely free with no formal activities scheduled (unless otherwise noted on a studio page). It is often the case that participants, particularly those from abroad, will use this time to visit other cities in Italy such as Rome, Florence or Milan, travel further afield in Europe or alternatively explore more of Venice including visiting the Biennale or the Lido beach.

All studios take place in Venice, Italy (there is no online tuition available). Each studio has a designated space for daily use. All studios are clustered together for optimum social and intellectual connection between all the architects and participants across the program. Studios are located in Venice’s historical centre, fronting the famous St. Mark’s Square.

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Each participant is required to bring a laptop computer. Some studios may require particular software. Software requirements (and any other required items) will be listed on each studio page on this website in due course. Please note that equipment and personal item insurance is the responsibility of each participant.

Organising accommodation is the responsibility of each participant. Many participants share accommodation with others in the program. Please refer to the Venice ‘travel & accommodation’ section of this website for more information.

Field-trips within Venice’s historical centre or further afield are organised for all participants. These are carefully selected by the architects to take full advantage of the inspiring city and landscape but also to connect with the particular studio program and research interests. Therefore, each studio will include one or more unique trips. In the past studios have visited: Venice Biennale, IUAV Architecture Archive, Villa Foscari by Andrea Palladio, Canova Museum and Gypsotheca by Carlo Scarpa, kayaking around the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, and the last gold-beater atelier in Venice. (note: all field-trip costs are included in the ticket price.)

Some studios at Venice Studio partner with local organisations who act as clients for the design project or who are best placed to provide the particular studio project the best local knowledge or resources possible. Often, through the studio partner, participants are exposed to aspects of Venice not accessible to regular visitors. Partners may include: museums, foundations, not-for-profits, wineries / vineyards, government authorities…

At Venice Studio, the architects work closely with each studio participant throughout the 2 week program. This presents them a unique opportunity to identify suitable candidates for any available internship or work opportunities post Venice Studio. Some architectural firms join the program to specifically spot suitable candidates / future talent – consequently, participants have secured internships and work opportunities as a direct result of participation at Venice Studio. Any internship or job opportunities available are at the sole discretion of the team leaders and the firm and are not guaranteed.

Venice Studio does not issue academic credit directly. However, at the completion of the program participants receive an architect issued letter and Venice Studio completion document which may aid faculty (or place of work) recognition of your learning and experience at Venice Studio. Many schools around the world award their students academic credit for undertaking Venice Studio. Credit point allocation is at the sole discretion of your university or faculty.

Each participant is responsible for maintaining their passport and securing their visa or entry into Italy (if required). Participants will be provided with a formal Venice Studio letter of enrolment to support any visa application if necessary. The newly introduced Entry/Exit System (ESS) for registering all non-EU nationals travelling in or out of the Schengen zone (inc. Italy) may also apply depending on your circumstance. Should you require a visa it is highly recommended to start the process as soon as possible (as the application process can be lengthy)