All Things Urban

The Aedes Graduate Admissions Intensive is a four-week, cohort-based programme in Berlin designed for architecture, landscape architecture, and urban studies students preparing applications to leading graduate schools. The Intensive supports ambitious candidates through focused work on portfolio development, writing and argumentation, presentation skills, and graduate admissions strategy, within a small, mentored cohort. It is led by Dagmar Richter (Pratt Institute), together with Aedes faculty and international tutors, and includes guest contributions from leading figures such as Sarah Whiting (Harvard GSD), Yung Ho Chang (HKU), Tom Avermaete (ETH Zurich), and Winka Dubbeldam (SCI-Arc), among others. Participants engage in studio-based production, writing labs, and presentation training, alongside workshops, guest lectures, and study trips. The programme also includes visits to leading architecture studios in Berlin, Rotterdam, and Delft. **When applying, applicants are encouraged to mention that they discovered this opportunity via All Things Urban.**

- Advanced undergraduate students in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban studies - International students preparing for graduate school applications - Candidates targeting top English-language programmes (e.g. Harvard GSD, ETH Zurich, Bartlett, MIT, etc.)

Applicants must submit: - Portfolio (PDF, max. 10 pages) - Statement of intent (max. 500 words) - Academic transcript - Professional references (contacts only) - Application is merit-based.

Aedes – Architecture and Space is a non-profit cultural institution in Berlin. Founded in 1980, it presents a continuous public program exploring the intersections of architecture, the city and society through exhibitions, publications, events and education formats. Aedes collaborates with an international network spanning culture, academia, politics and industry.