Architecture Experience Day 2026

For the design makers and the skyline shapers

Step into the world of architectural design and bring your creativity to life at Bond University’s Architecture Experience Day!

Returning on Thursday, 4 June, this immersive event invites you to explore the award-winning Abedian School of Architecture and experience what it’s like to study in one of Australia’s most innovative design environments.

Get hands-on with activities like Sketch & Design, Fabrication & Robotics Demonstrations, and Model Making, as well as touring our cutting-edge student spaces and fabrication labs. Connect with our expert academic staff, discover our unique studio culture, and see how Bond’s personalised learning experience, with small class sizes and direct access to award-winning architects, can help shape your future.

There’s no better way to explore your passion than by experiencing it firsthand. This free event is open to Year 10, 11, and 12 students, plus one parent per student.

Note for attending parents: We are pleased to invite you to join our Office of Future Students team for a complimentary lunch at Lakeside. 

Registration is compulsory.

 

Architecture Experience Day
When:  Thursday, 4 June, 2026
Time:  8:30am - 3:00pm (AEST)
Where:  Bond University, Gold Coast Campus

Abedian School of Architecture 
Building 3b, Level 1, to check-in
Campus Parking & Map

What will the Experience Day involve?

At the 2026 Architecture Experience Day, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of design through hands-on activities like Sketch & Design, Model Making, and Fabrication & Robotics Demonstrations. You will also tour the award-wining Abedian School of Architecture, exploring our innovative facilities, and connect with our expert academics. 

Plus, you'll hear from current Bond students about their experiences, get your questions answered and experience the School's unique studio culture firsthand. Whether you're curious about architecture or considering it as a career, this event will give you valuable insights into the creative and technical aspects of the field.

View the full schedule here

Download the 2026 Architecture Experience Day Schedule

Architecture Experience Day 2026

TimeActivityLocation

9.00am

Registration & Morning TeaAbedian School of Architecture (ASA) Forum 

9.15am

Welcome – Introduction to Architecture at Bond

Head of School, Professor Paul Loh 

“A Glimpse Into Architecture” 

This session will provide insights into our innovative curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and the unique opportunities available to our students.

Abedian School of Architecture (ASA) Forum 
Students split into two groups (Group A and Group B)
TimeGROUP ALocation

9.45am

Tour the award-winning Abedian School of Architecture with the Head of School, Professor Paul LohASA Building 

10.15am

Sketch & Design Activity
Associate Professor Elizabeth Musgrave

Unleash your and explore fundamental architectural concepts through hands-on sketching exercises. Experiment with form, space, and design principles to bring your sketch to life on the page.

ASA Seminar 

11.00am

Fabrication & Robotics Demonstration
Fab Lab Manager, Ryan Wirth 

Discover the cutting-edge world of digital fabrication and robotics and learn how advanced tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotic systems are shaping the future of architectural design and construction.

Fabrication and Robotics Laboratories

11.30am

Model Making Activity
Assistant Professor Matthew Eagle 

This hands-on challenge will test your creativity, problem-solving skills, and understanding of structural stability in design. Learn essential model-making techniques and explore how physical models help architects visualise and refine their ideas.

ASA Forum
 TimeGROUP B Location

9.45am

Fabrication & Robotics Demonstration
Fab Lab Manager, Ryan Wirth		Fabrication and Robotics Laboratories

10.15am

Model Making Activity
Assistant Professor Matthew Eagle		ASA Forum

11.00am

Tour the award-winning Abedian School of Architecture with Head of School, Professor Paul LohASA Building 

11.30am

Sketch & Design Activity
Associate Professor Elizabeth Musgrave		ASA Seminar 
   
 TimeGROUPS A & BLocation

12.15pm

Lunch
Parents Lunch at Lakeside with Office of Future Students Team		ASA Forum

12.45pm

My Architecture Experience at Bond
Hear from a current Bondy about what it’s like being an Architecture student at Bond. 

Question and Answer Session 
OFS Representatives 
Head of School, Professor Paul Loh

ASA Forum

1.30pm

Optional Campus Tour with a Future Student Liaison

Event Concludes

ASA Forum

*Event schedule may be subject to change. 

 

Architecture at Bond

At Bond University’s Abedian School of Architecture, you will learn the skills of the future, today. With lectures and tutorials delivered in the award-winning Abedian School of Architecture building, you’ll be inspired to envision the impossible in our collaborative, hands-on learning environment that not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. Our architecture programs will provide you with a learning experience where you will be immersed in innovative projects, studio workshops and research initiatives under the mentorship of internationally recognised academic practitioners. So, why not turn the key and unlock the door to your future in architecture today?

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