{"id":149594,"date":"2023-07-13T10:30:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T14:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/?page_id=149594"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:13:47","slug":"summer-design-exploration-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/summer-design-exploration-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Design Exploration Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-149594_ee79bf-4a{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-149594_ee79bf-4a{overflow:hidden;}.kb-gallery-id-149594_ee79bf-4a .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-149594_ee79bf-4a .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-149594_ee79bf-4a.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-149594_ee79bf-4a.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-149594_ee79bf-4a .splide.kt-carousel-dotstyle-outlinedark .splide__pagination__page{background-color:transparent;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px #000;-webkit-transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease;-moz-transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease;transition:box-shadow 0.3s ease;}.kb-gallery-id-149594_ee79bf-4a .splide.kt-carousel-dotstyle-outlinedark .splide__pagination__page.is-active{background-color:transparent;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 8px #000;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-149594_ee79bf-4a alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-carousel kb-gallery-id-149594_ee79bf-4a kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"false\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-outlinedark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-outlinedark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\" data-slider-label=\"Photo Gallery Carousel\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-gallery-carousel splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM.png\" data-alt=\"Digital architectural diagrams showing two 3D views and two smaller plans of a scaffolding structure intersecting with walls, illustrating construction or structural support details. Shadows and different colors distinguish materials.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM-1024x519.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" alt=\"Digital architectural diagrams showing two 3D views and two smaller plans of a scaffolding structure intersecting with walls, illustrating construction or structural support details. Shadows and different colors distinguish materials.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM.png\" data-id=\"144158\" class=\"wp-image-144158 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-04-at-8.26.52-AM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-2.00.34-PM1.png\" data-alt=\"Aerial photo of a city with colorful geometric paper shapes, including rectangles and squares, collaged on top in green, yellow, white, and magenta, creating an abstract architectural overlay.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-2.00.34-PM1.png\" width=\"644\" height=\"859\" alt=\"Aerial photo of a city with colorful geometric paper shapes, including rectangles and squares, collaged on top in green, yellow, white, and magenta, creating an abstract architectural overlay.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-2.00.34-PM1.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-2.00.34-PM1.png\" data-id=\"144162\" class=\"wp-image-144162 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-2.00.34-PM1.png 644w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-2.00.34-PM1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM.png\" data-alt=\"A collage features six black-and-white views of an abstract architectural model made from cardboard and sticks, shown from various angles, along with a floor plan sketch and a block of explanatory text on a white background.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM-1024x554.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" alt=\"A collage features six black-and-white views of an abstract architectural model made from cardboard and sticks, shown from various angles, along with a floor plan sketch and a block of explanatory text on a white background.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM.png\" data-id=\"144160\" class=\"wp-image-144160 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.54.30-PM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM.png\" data-alt=\"Digital architectural model with intersecting rectangular panels and planes, shown from various angles. The central view is largest, surrounded by six smaller perspective views on the sides. Some panels are transparent; one is wood-textured.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM.png\" width=\"877\" height=\"480\" alt=\"Digital architectural model with intersecting rectangular panels and planes, shown from various angles. The central view is largest, surrounded by six smaller perspective views on the sides. Some panels are transparent; one is wood-textured.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM.png\" data-id=\"144156\" class=\"wp-image-144156 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM.png 877w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.34.22-PM-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM.png\" data-alt=\"A series of architectural 3D renderings showing different perspectives and close-ups of a modern, partially transparent building structure with wooden frames and open spaces.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM-1024x558.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" alt=\"A series of architectural 3D renderings showing different perspectives and close-ups of a modern, partially transparent building structure with wooden frames and open spaces.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM.png\" data-id=\"144154\" class=\"wp-image-144154 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.40.05-PM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM.png\" data-alt=\"A collage of black and white photos shows an abstract architectural model made of cardboard and sticks, alongside a floor plan and descriptive text in the upper left corner. The model highlights geometric, layered forms.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM.png\" width=\"988\" height=\"526\" alt=\"A collage of black and white photos shows an abstract architectural model made of cardboard and sticks, alongside a floor plan and descriptive text in the upper left corner. The model highlights geometric, layered forms.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM.png\" data-id=\"144148\" class=\"wp-image-144148 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM.png 988w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.49.41-PM-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM.png\" data-alt=\"A collage of seven architectural 3D diagrams showing various structural views and layers, with transparent and orange elements representing walls, floors, and beams in a modern abstract style.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM-1024x558.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" alt=\"A collage of seven architectural 3D diagrams showing various structural views and layers, with transparent and orange elements representing walls, floors, and beams in a modern abstract style.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM.png\" data-id=\"144152\" class=\"wp-image-144152 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.41.43-PM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM.png\" data-alt=\"A collage of black-and-white photos and technical drawings of an abstract architectural model made of rectangular blocks, rods, and planes, viewed from multiple angles and perspectives.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM-1024x551.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" alt=\"A collage of black-and-white photos and technical drawings of an abstract architectural model made of rectangular blocks, rods, and planes, viewed from multiple angles and perspectives.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM.png\" data-id=\"144150\" class=\"wp-image-144150 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.44.22-PM.png 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM.png\" data-alt=\"A collage with three parts: a satellite view of a dense urban area (top left), a colorful block diagram over a site plan (bottom left), and a larger map with overlaid colored shapes and textures (right).\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM-1024x620.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" alt=\"A collage with three parts: a satellite view of a dense urban area (top left), a colorful block diagram over a site plan (bottom left), and a larger map with overlaid colored shapes and textures (right).\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM.png\" data-id=\"144146\" class=\"wp-image-144146 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.55.13-PM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.56.12-PM.png\" data-alt=\"An aerial view of a city square with red-roofed buildings and a canal, overlaid with colorful, abstract shapes and text fragments arranged on parts of the square and bridge.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.56.12-PM.png\" width=\"598\" height=\"789\" alt=\"An aerial view of a city square with red-roofed buildings and a canal, overlaid with colorful, abstract shapes and text fragments arranged on parts of the square and bridge.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.56.12-PM.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.56.12-PM.png\" data-id=\"144144\" class=\"wp-image-144144 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.56.12-PM.png 598w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-03-at-1.56.12-PM-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3e5b57e42b81878c3cbb921a747a371\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">The University of Florida Design Exploration Program (DEP) offers valuable insight and first-hand studio experience to prospective architecture students. The program introduces core aspects of the School of Architecture\u2019s curriculum and important design principles. Students are immersed in the experience of being an architecture student at UF, from living in the dormitories to studio projects, group discussions, presentations, lectures, and field trips.<span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-8)\" class=\"stk-highlight\"> Please see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-DEP-Brochure.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-DEP-Brochure.pdf\">Design Exploration Program Brochure<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Summer DEP dates:&nbsp;<\/strong>Sunday, June 14, 2026 &#8211; Friday, July 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>APPLY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8411fbebb2c7d1ea82e0602dc8ecc7e2\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>The following documentation is to be submitted to Shaunteal Christian at the time of registration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-30723d65\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-8166b230 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/8Vnm3R\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Register Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed 2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-DEP-Application-Form.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-DEP-Application-Form.pdf\">UF DEP application<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your most recent official academic transcript from your current high school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal statement [one or two pages in length] describing how creative and intellectual interests will benefit from your participation in DEP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional Letter of Recommendation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>SUBMIT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e26be19a515263a66945362b6de872c\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Please send materials to via email to <a href=\"mailto:christian.sh1@ufl.edu\">christian.sh1@ufl.edu<\/a><\/strong> <strong>or via USPS to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3babcacdd7915c0eac333122d8830bcb\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">UF School of Architecture Design Exploration Program<br>Attn: Shaunteal Christian<br>PO Box 115702<br>Gainesville, FL 32611-5702<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Design Studio<\/strong><br>An intensive design studio directed by UF Architecture faculty is the heart of the DEP experience. A low instructor \/ student ratio ensures personal attention and individualized learning. Participants develop multiple projects involving various phases of architectural design development and presentation. Design exercises such as hand drawing, model building, digital rendering, and investigations of architectural concepts are taught through the studio projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Seminars<\/strong><br>The seminars will cover various aspects of design and building also form an important part of the schedule. Presented as lectures and group discussions, they are led by faculty and guests throughout the program. Issues such as design processes and methods, architectural history and theory, model making techniques, photography, drawing, and the role of computer \/ digital technology are covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Field Trips<\/strong><br>Field trips provide participants with exposure to important works of architecture and urbanism from Florida\u2019s past and present. Through visits to architectural offices, significant buildings, historic cities, and natural landscapes, participants learn about design, making, relationships to the environment, and the architectural profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>PAYMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Program Fees<\/strong><br>The $3200 program fee for the Design Exploration Program covers the program\u2019s (3) three weeks of instruction, studio supplies and materials, on-campus housing and all travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\"><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><br>Scholarships for participants in need of financial aid are available on a limited basis. Those with a genuine need for financial aid must include a separate letter in their application packets explaining their request and indicating how much of the fee they can afford to pay. UF Architecture DEP faculty will evaluate applicants requesting financial aid to determine if a scholarship will be offered. Financial aid decisions will be determined on the basis of the overall strength of the materials in the individual\u2019s application packet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e2dc91a390cc0663bd561f77b5bf93ca\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Shaunteal Christian<br>Administrative Support Assistant<br><a href=\"mailto:christian.sh1@ufl.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:christian.sh1@ufl.edu\">christian.sh1@ufl.edu<\/a><br>352-294-1454<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-825d732517287d85c4247d35864a8d45\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Jason Alread<br>Professor<br><a href=\"mailto:jalread@ufl.edu\">jalread@ufl.edu<\/a><br>352-294-1454<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c02fabd13aa2cc8b4aee70739e5f1af9\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Nancy Clark<br>Interim Director<br><a href=\"mailto:nmclark@ufl.edu\">nmclark@ufl.edu<\/a><br>352-294-1455<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission The University of Florida Design Exploration Program (DEP) offers valuable insight and first-hand studio experience to prospective architecture students. 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