How does a river shape a city? Why isn’t Pobřežní Street in Karlín located along the Vltava River today? What was the building that CAMP is moving into used for in the past? And what do the children think the new headquarters absolutely must have?

This semester, we’ll focus on getting to know our new location. Just like real architects, we’ll first explore the wider surroundings. We’ll investigate how the course of the Vltava River has changed over the years and how it has shaped the city. We’ll also find out what projects are planned for Karlín and how they will affect its future.

We’ll focus most of our attention on the building where the new CAMP Karlín will open, as well as on the public spaces in the immediate vicinity. We’ll think about what the building could be used for, what might take place there, and who will visit it. We’ll consider how to adapt the space to different visitors—especially children. What would they like to do there? Where would they like to play, create, relax, or meet up? And what should the surrounding area look like so that everyone feels comfortable there?

From research and analysis, we’ll gradually move on to our own ideas and proposals. We’ll draw, craft, build, and explore various solutions. Children will try their hand at the roles of architects, urban planners, landscape architects, and designers, and discover how to think about the city, buildings, and public spaces in context. Together, we’ll seek an answer to the question of what a city where life is good might look like, and how we can help transform it.

The club is designed for children ages 8 to 12 who enjoy coming up with ideas, drawing, making things, and are interested in building city models. The children are guided by an experienced team of instructors.