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Making Space for Creative Thinking in Schools
Creativity doesn’t need to be an “extra”. When structured carefully, it strengthens what schools are already doing

Phil Wells
Feb 11 min read


The Quiet Foundations of Creative Thinking
What if creative genius doesn’t start with brilliance… but with foundations?

Phil Wells
Jan 11 min read


The Architecture of Creativity
What if creativity isn’t a personality trait… but a structure?

Phil Wells
Dec 31, 20251 min read


The Peter Pan Principle
What if growing up doesn’t mean growing out of imagination?

Phil Wells
Nov 30, 20251 min read


The Science of Spooky Lighting
Why does one room feel magical… and another slightly unsettling? It’s not luck. It’s light.

Phil Wells
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Architecture Kids Creative Thinking Workshops
Schools are stretched with limited resources, tough targets to meet. Creativity doesn't need to be another 'must do'. We believe creativity can dove-tails in to the curriculum without additional resources or prep time, to add that spark to learning, and bring a fresh wave of curiosity and enthusiasm to the classroom.

Phil Wells
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Creative Sparks at the Royal Institution
This July, the historic Royal Institution became a laboratory where science and architecture fused - with two days of hands-on, minds-on design workshops with Architecture Kids.

Phil Wells
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Looking for Something Creative for Your Kids This Summer? Try This.
Looking for something fun and creative for your kids this summer? Try these 5 no-prep design challenges to spark their creative thinking...

Phil Wells
Jul 31, 20252 min read


This Summer, Design Something Brilliant
This summer, design something brilliant: Creative architecture workshops for curious minds aged 1 to 18 at the Royal Institution, London.

Phil Wells
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Understanding Geometry and Structure
This activity is one of our all-time favourites for exploring both geometry and structure—say hello to the Haribo-Hedron Challenge!

Phil Wells
May 31, 20251 min read


Chair-ish Creativity
Creativity is vital in schools because it encourages original problem-solving, independent thinking, and individual adaptability. We all have the ability to be creative - like it or not, it’s a skill we were naturally born with. Once upon a time each of us was a Creative Genius! The good news is that creativity and creative thinking can be re-learned as taught skills which we believe are essential for every young person today,

Phil Wells
Apr 30, 20253 min read


The Paper Bridge Challenge
The Paper Bridge Challenge explores the power of paper engineering in a way that’s hands-on, imaginative, and educational.

Phil Wells
Mar 31, 20252 min read
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