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CONTACT
Adress
LAIAD3580 Wilshire BLVD,Suite 1180, Los Angeles,CA 90010
Tel.
US: + 1 213 251 4500
Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
MAKING ORDER VISIBLE
LAIADSUMMERPROGRAMFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CONTACT
Adress
LAIAD3580 Wilshire BLVD,Suite 1180, Los Angeles,CA 90010
Tel.
US: + 1 213 251 4500
Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
MAKING ORDER VISIBLE
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAMFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAMFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
LAIADSUMMERPROGRAM
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER PROGRAM
Open Enrollment for LAIAD 2018
International Summer Program starts now.
A portfolio is the most
significant factor for a
successful application to an
architecture school in the United
States. A good portfolio can help
applicants get admitted to the
best architecture schools without
perfect GPA, GRE, and TOEFL scores.
At LAIAD, the process of making a
quality portfolio is a statement
of design excellence, not just a
graphic exercise. In our view,
a portfolio is only as good as
the work it contains. Founded
by William M. Taylor FAIA in
2001, the Los Angeles Institute
of Architectural Design (LAIAD)
is acknowledged as a leading
design institute for Master of
Architecture degree preparation
programs.
LAIAD’s faculty has served in
prestigious architecture schools
as faculty members and participate
in the admissions process. LAIAD’s
faculty has a full understanding
of the admission criteria of
architecture schools and have
rich teaching experience and an
excellent track record in helping
students apply for masters in
architecture design.
In recent years, graduates of
the LAIAD 1 year (USA) Graduate
Preparation Program for Master in
Architecture Program applications
have a 100% chance of being
accepted at an M-arch 1 program,
often at prestigious institutions
such as Harvard, Yale, MIT, the
University of Pennsylvania,
Columbia University, SCI-ARC,
the University of Southern
California and UCLA, and have
received an average of $ 100,000
per year scholarship. LAIAD is now
leveraging this USA program to
help students from outside the US.
Next page is the application
result of the recent 25 graduates
from our USA 1 year Grad Prep
Program:
01
The most recent 25
Alumni from the USA 1
Year Grad Prep Program
received 2.4 million
total scholarship
from top design
institutions including
Havard, Yale, MIT,
Columbia…
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
CURRICULUM
First Semester StudioLAIAD Final Review
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
The courses of the Master of Architecture Preparation Program are interrelated. The goal of our curriculum is to help students to improve their design skills and to help our students complete a high-quality design portfolio for successful application to Master of Architecture programs. The program focuses on the following three courses:
1. Design Studio
The content of this program is quite
similar to that found in the first year of
leading Master of Architecture programs.
The style of teaching involves lectures,
one-on-one progress reviews, and weekly
collective review and mid-term/ final
guest reviews. The intent of the studio is
to help students through design thinking,
structure, modeling, urban context, and
other design issues to complete one to two
professional quality projects. For students
who need to start applying right away, the
studio project can focus on the improvement
of previous projects. At the the end of
this course, students will have a tremendous
improvement in design skills to help in
the completion of one or two high-quality
designs for the Master of Architecture
application.
2. 3D Model Building Modeling Course
The modeling course focuses on improving
students’ 3D modeling skills. Our faculty
teaches software including Rhino surface
modeling, Grasshopper parametric design,
and T-Splines. During the course, students
will learn how to use ths software to
construct complex 3D models and render
them s part of the final work of the
design class. In addition, architectural
modeling lessons will guide students
through the creation of independent
pieces of work to demonstrate their
modeling skills in their portfolio.
Students will also have access to
advanced physical model making
techniques such as 3D printing.
3. 2D Graphic Course
In this graphics and presentation course,
students will learn the advanced
methods of architectural presentation
including 3d renderings, professional
plan/section drawings,and the graphic
design of their portfolios. We teach
software including Vray, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Indesign.
The 2D graphics course is also closely
related to the above two courses.
Students will visualize the result of
the design class through this graphic
focused course.
In addition, the 2D graphics presentation
course will also help students to
improve and perfect the graphic
expression of students’ previous works
to better reflect the design language of
American architecture schools.
William M. Taylor, FAIA
Design Studio and Founding Director
William receive his M-Arch degree from
Cranbrook Academy of Art where he studied
with Daniel Libeskind for 3 years. Before
founding LAIAD in 2001, William has
taught architectural design since 1983,
with positions at Harvard University,
the University of Houston, and at
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, where he developed an innovative
new program for basic architectural
design. William is also a principal at
TFO Architecture in Los Angeles and is
involved with a variety of local and
international projects.
William has persistently explored the
relationship between form and idea
and his work at LAIAD is an outgrowth
of a 30-year effort, in both teaching
and practice, to develop and promote a
design methodology based on idea and
order rather than visual composition.
In recognition of his work at LAIAD,
William was recognized with the AIA Los
Angeles Educator of the Year award in
2005. His design work has been featured in
magazines such as L’Arca, Arkkitehti, and
A+U and been included in international
exhibitions including the Venice Biennale,
the Milan Triennale, the Centre Pompidou,
and the Museum of Finnish Architecture,
where it is part of the permanent
collection.
Carl Smith, AIA
Design Studio and Co-Director
Carl Smith received his bachelor’s degree in
Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona in 1997.
Carl was a founding member of Telemachus
Studio in 1995. His teaching experience
includes 4th and 5th year design studios
at Cal Poly Pomona that dealt with the
integration of digitally-based entertainment
and virtual-reality technologies into an
urban environment. Carl is currently a
principal at Telemachus Studio and has
numerous built projects throughout Los
Angeles.
FACULTY PROFILES
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
Sean Finn, Architect
Design Faculty
Sean Finn received a Master’s Degree in
Architecture with Distinction from SCIArc
in 2001. He received his Bachelor’s of
Science in Architecture from the University
of Virginia in 1995. Sean has taught at
SCIArc and at UVA, and has been a visiting
critic at Woodbury University and the
University of Southern California. Sean is
currently an Associate at DesignARC in West
Los Angeles. At the Los Angeles Institute
of Architecture and Design, Sean teaches
drawing and various computer applications
as they relate to design.
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
Yang Li
President Assistant, Adjunct Design Faculty
Yang Li received his Master’s Degree
in Architecture with a Top Students
Honor from the University of Southern
California in 2017. Yang has worked for many
renowned architectural firms, such as MAD
Architects, Brooks+Scarpa, Synthesis Design
Architecture, Callison, etc. He has had
significant involvement with many important
projects including The Lucas Museum of
Narrative Art. He is currently a full time
designer at EC3 in Venice, CA..
Dechen Zeng
Adjunct Design Faculty
Dechen Zeng has a recognized background in
design and is currently an Associate and
Design Lead with StreetStudio.LA. Mr. Zeng
graduated with Overall Studio Design Award
from the University of Southern California
in 2017. Before joining StreetStudio.LA,
Mr. Zeng was an Architectural Design Intern
with Heyday Development and Evolo Design
where he assisted with production drawings
for multiple housing development in Los
Angeles.
Ehsaan Mesghali
Design Faculty
Ehsaan Mesghali is trained in architecture
with an undergraduate degree from Cal
Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental
Design and a graduate degree from the
Graduate School of Architecture Planning
and Preservation at Columbia University,
having held teaching positions at both
institutions. He has been professionally
involved with branding, illustration,
graphic design and fine arts, with previous
roles at SPF:a and Guild. He founded
Mesghali.Studio in 2007, where he works
today, providing design services to a
growing list of internationally recognized
brands.
Alan Guillen
Adjunct Design Faculty
Alan Guillen earned his Bachelor of
Architecture degree from The Southern
California Institute of Architecture
(Sciarc) in 2008 and has been a part
of the LAIAD faculty since 2009. Alan
is a licensed Architect working at R&A
Architecture and Design located in Culver
City. At the Los Angeles Institute
of Architecture and Design, Alan has
instructed courses on various computer
applications as they relate to design,
practice, and focusing on implementation of
the architectural design language through
various mediums of representation.
FEATURES
Final Review with Tom Wiscombe (chair of the B.Arch. program in Sci-Arc)LAIAD Final Review
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
The goal of this program is not only to facilitate admission to leading Master of Architecture programs but also to enable the student to take a leading position within these programs. In addition, LAIAD has the following special features to help students through their application while enjoying a productive summer experience in Los Angeles.
1.
English Environment and Lifestyle
LAIAD’s Master of Architecture
program helps students adapt to
English language environment prior
to attending Graduate school in
the US. As the second largest city
in the United States, Los Angeles
offers students a variety of
opportunities to experience west
coast lifestyle.
2.
Meet guest architects and educators
of Contemporary Architecture
LAIAD regularly invites senior
architects who based in Los Angeles
to present lectures and review
student works. Students would have
the opportunity to get in touch with
the leading architects and present
their works to them.
3.
Visiting Architecture Masterpieces
The summer program will arrange the
weekly field trip to visit famous
architecture sites in Los Angeles.
The tour will be organized by the
school and led by our faculty. The
field trips will give students a
unique experience and insightful
understanding of contemporary
architecture.
4.
Referral and Internships
At the end of the course, LAIAD will
award certificates to all qualified
graduates and selected outstanding
graduates. Qualified graduates will
receive a recommendation letter
written by our faculty members.
Outstanding graduates will receive
referrals from the principal and
are likely to receive internship
opportunities at leading
architectural firms in the US.
Tom Wiscombe
Chair SCIArc
Hernan Diaz Alonso
Director SCIArc
List of Work:
Tabakalera new media art museum
Sundsvall arts center
www.xefirotarch.com
List of Work:
Highline 23(HL23)
La Brea Hotel
www.denari.co
List of Work:
Sunset Spectacular
Powder Mountain House
www.tomwiscombe.com
Neil Denari
Chair UCLA
VISISTINGGUESTS
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
The Desing.Inc Corporate Brand Guidelines
12 // 24
Chuan Wang
Plasma Studio, Beijing China
Jose Sanchez
Professor USC
List of Work:
Block’hood
Common’hood
www.plethora-project.com
List of Work:
THE CREATIVITY PAVILION of Xi’am
GREENHOUSE of Xi’an
www.plasmastudio.com
The Desing.Inc Corporate Brand Guidelines
13 // 24
LAIAD Summer Program:
One Month Summer Courses
(July 15 - August 9)
The one-month courses will include a total of
64 hours of design studio, 32 hours 3D modeling
training class, 32 hours two-dimensional
architectural expression class and 18 hours of
architecture field trip. Design courses will
be taught from Monday to Thursday, and we will
arrange architecture field trip or independent
study time on Friday.
The weekly course schedule is as follows:
Monday to Thursday
+ 4 hours design studio
+ 2 hours 3D modeling class
+ 2 hours architectural drawing class
Friday
Architecture field trip
After the first day of school, each
student will be assigned to a studio
space in the school. Students can use
the studio space during the summer
program even after normal hours.
SCHEDULELAIAD International Summer Program Schedule
Graduate Preparation Program, Student PresentationLAIAD Final Review
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
LAIAD Summer Program (1-Month)Portfolio Critic: 1-2 week TA Desk Critic, 3-4 week WT Desk Critic (>=3times/student)
Potential Lecture: Professional Architects + LAIAD Professors + TA (Portfolio Strategy). *WT Desk Critic: Pin-up or desk critic with principal William Taylor
TRANSPORTATION AND HOSPITALITYLAIAD can provide enrolled students with transportation and hospitality options.
1. Housing LAIAD offers optional apartments in a friendly neighborhood in Los Angeles. Apartments are fully furnished with furniture and include amenities like swimming pools, gym, and laundry rooms.
2. Airplane ticket (optional). Travel agencies that work with LAIAD offer group discount for flight tickets. This service also includes complimentary airport shuttle bus. Upon arrival, the student can use LAIAD’s complimentary shuttle service to the apartment. At the end of the course, students can also use the shuttle service booked by LAIAD to Los Angeles International Airport on a designated date.
3.visa application support Visa agencies that work with LAIAD provide advice and assistance on short-term visas
4.Short-term insurance(included in tuition fees]LAIAD offers short-term insurance coverage for students include medical, emergency medical assistance, a variety of travel accident protection.
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
TUITIONsee next page for application process
Application fee$ 500Application Deadline March 31th 2019
Note: No applications will be accepted after 2019.03.31
One month courseTuition + insurance + housing + visa fee (not including application fee and travel):
$ 8250
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
APPLICATION PROCESS
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
Application Deadline March 31th 2019
Step One:Go to LAIAD website and find the following page to complete the form
LAIAD.COM
Admissions
Forms
ONLINE APPLICATION [International Students]
Or you can access the form by copying the following link to your browserhttps://server1.orbund.com/einstein-freshair/application/online_application_form.jsp?id=58&aid=36
Step Two: You will receive a LAIAD Enrollment agreement via email within 3 business days. Please complete the enrollment agreement and return to LAIAD via email. Students will then be given a login id and password to make their registration payments through the LAIAD online system.After registration, the registration fee will not be refunded. Full payment for the remaining tuition is due by 2019.05.15.
Step Three: After completing the application, students should attend to LAIAD on the first day of the program. If you need other services such as transportation and hospitality, information will be attached the confirmation email after the application is successful.
Application process and deadline
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For Chinese applicants, please see our Chinese brochure for wechat contact
Do I need to provide English test score when applying? No. However, classes will be taught in
English. Students must have adequate
proficiency in English so that course
content can be understood and discussed in
English. We will provide Mandarin Chinese
speaking teaching assistants for part of
the course at LAIAD.
Do architecture fieldtrips require additional payment?No. The tuition fee includes tickets
for all architecture tours and required
transportation.
How to graduate from LAIAD?Students must have less than 3 absences.
Students must complete rigorous
coursework. Students who finish the course
will get LAIAD certificates and become
LAIAD qualified graduates.
Does the course offer one on one session? Most of the time teachers and students
will have one-on-one review during design
studio. Additional personal guidance will
be given to each student based on needs and
progress in the design studio.
Is LAIAD’s Summer Program Certificate equivalent to the Master of Architecture degree?No. LAIAD is not a degree program.
LAIAD’s summer program pojects,
portfolio, and recommendation letters
will be helpful to the application
of Master of Architecture program in
the US. In addition, the LAIAD summer
program prepares our students to be more
successful in the programs they apply to.
Will LAIAD guarantee admission to a Master of Architecture program in the United States if I attend the summer program?No. All of LAIAD 1 year Grad Prep Program
graduates have been admitted to top
American MArch 1 programs.
This is a longer program than the special
Summer program for international students.
Completion of the Summer program does not
amount to a guarantee of acceptance.
Successful acceptance to and performance
in leading M-Arch programs is based
entirely on individual merit.
Q&A
LAIAD SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer Program
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
CONTACT
Adress
LAIAD3580 Wilshire BLVD,Suite 1180, Los Angeles,CA 90010
Tel.
US: + 1 213 251 4500
Email.
Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design
CONTACT
Adress
LAIAD3580 Wilshire BLVD,Suite 1180, Los Angeles,CA 90010
Tel.
US: + 1 213 251 4500
Email.
Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Institute of Architecture & Design