Next Great Architects, LLC is a teaching studio that develops young people in architecture through design, history and appreciation.
The Teaching Studio follows a similar concept of teaching hospitals where students are in a hands on learning environment. Young people will be interacting with architectural design and theory. Architecture is essentially the creative combination of art, craft, technology and mathematics. It is often unexplored due to lack of exposure or simple understanding. Most education of architecture begins
01/08/2026
We started a new afterschool residency!
This group of kindergarten - fourth graders started with a day of planning. We chose our clients, collaborated on the master plan, selected roof types and started bubble diagrams.
At the end of the quarter, we will reveal another NEXT GREAT ARCHTIECTS® Neighborhood! Stay tuned...
It's National Mentoring Month! Help your young person find a mentor with these 5 tips. Stay tuned to the end for the bonus tip.
We're starting a storytime series!
01/01/2026
We're looking forward to another great year!
07/26/2025
Yesterday was an amazing close to the 2025 Summer Design Charrette. The showcase featured Alaya Frye's thesis project, The Continuum: Reviving Indiana Avenue. The students received their certificates of completion, and their projects were showcased in gallery-style presentations. Thank you to all our sponsors (Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program, Reclaim Indiana Avenue, and Purdue University of Indianapolis) for supporting the 2025 Summer Design Charrette!
07/25/2025
Today was the last day before the showcase, and the students were hard at work getting their presentations and models ready.
The Charrette Showcase is free and open to the public. Join us as we REMEMBER, REENGAGE, REIMAGINE. INDIANA AVENUE.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remember-reengage-reimagine-indiana-avenue-tickets-1406674233499
07/24/2025
Purdue Day is done! The students were introduced to Purdue's Interior Architecture Program and the campus master plan. We also explored Indiana Avenue.
One more day of design and the student will be ready to showcase on Friday!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remember-reengage-reimagine-indiana-avenue-tickets-1406674233499
07/23/2025
Day two is done! The projects are coming along, and the creativity is contagious.
07/22/2025
Yesterday, we successfully kicked off the 2025 Summer Design Charrette!
07/14/2025
SEVEN DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!!!
We are partnering with Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program. The students will study Indiana Avenue’s history and reimagine its future through hands-on design activities—all rooted in community, culture, and creativity.
Register Today at https://myahq.com/NextGreatArchitects1/activity/2025summerdesigncharrette