We recently brought an engaging and interactive booth to Kitchener’s KidsPark festival, where we were able to expose kids to architecture in a way that is inspiring and fun. Additionally, we also used this opportunity to answer questions, mostly from parents and caregivers, about what architects do. This festival presented us with a great opportunity to engage with audiences we do not normally reach.
Our booth, “Fun with Architecture" was a massive success. We were busy non-stop all day, as kids played an architectural matching game, built with wooden blocks and drew on title block. With this pilot project, we tested activities and our approach.
Recently, we were very pleased to learn that the project has generously been granted $2000 from the OAA's Public Awareness Sponsorship Program, which provides assistance in carrying out projects or events promoting Ontario architecture to the public. This funding will go towards making our “Fun with Architecture” booth more fun and more engaging for young audiences to enjoy at future events and festivals in our region.
Fun with Architecture in Numbers:
- 130 Architectural Scavenger Hunt flyers distributed
- 100 drawings drawn, approx.
- Architectural Matching game played 60 times, approx.
- Countless castles built, and demolished, with wooden blocks!
Burger house by Lucas Jacobs:
For their support, we'd like to thank the:
