Discover Architecture is a career exploration program for NYC high school students, offered by the Center for Architecture and the American Institute of Architects New York.
February 17–20, 2026
The program consists of a three-day externship at an architecture office followed by a culminating event at the Center for Architecture. The externship will take place during the public school mid-winter break Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, February 20, from 10am–3pm daily. Students accepted into the program will spend Tuesday through Thursday at a local architecture firm gaining valuable, first-hand experience with the work of practicing architects, then have a chance to share their experiences at a concluding event at the Center for Architecture that Friday.
Eligible students must be in their sophomore or junior year of high school. Students must also reside and attend school within the five boroughs of New York City. We are looking for students who are interested in and would most benefit from this opportunity. No prior experience is necessary. Priority will be given to students attending NYC Public Schools.
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
Thank you to the 2026 participating architecture firms:
- Allied Works
- Architecture in Formation
- Architecture Outfit
- Architecture Research Office
- Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
- Dattner Architects
- Design Republic
- DLR Group
- Gensler
- GLUCK+ Architecture
- Slade Architecture
- HLW International
- Matiz Architecture & Design
- MBB Architects
- Sage and Coombe Architects
- Shakespeare Gordon Studio
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
- Spacesmith
Firms who are interested in hosting students in 2027, please email [email protected] for more information.
