Our professionals were amazing and so helpful during the process. I found it extremely helpful that they had done it before as I felt quite overwhelmed in the beginning. I wasn't sure what to expect and exactly how it would all come together. They were confident and reassuring.

UCL takes the need to broaden our intake of students very seriously. Diversity of background and perspective are essential in creating an excellent student group and experience. We work with Open City’s Accelerate programme to help tackle the barriers to entry to university and the architectural profession.

Accelerate is an exceptional programme with a great ethos. It is important not only because it provides a valuable opportunity for younger people to have an insight into the study and practice of architecture, but it also develops links between the architects of today and tomorrow.

All of it was absolutely amazing, and really helped me make the decision to study architecture. The best parts were working with the architects, especially on a long-term basis, which is very different from work experience, and meeting others with the same interests. Also, the support from the leaders was brilliant. So inspiring, thanks!

The Archikids festival is invaluable because it encourages public enjoyment of culture and technology, and greater public education and understanding of our surroundings.

The festival opens architecture up to families who would not necessarily engage with it. It was lovely to see parents working with their children to create something. It's timing, at the beginning of the summer holidays, will hopefully be encouraging children and parents to spend the time creatively.

Archikids is a hands on and enjoyable way for children to understand and interact with the built environment that surrounds and effects them.