Waco, TX – The City of Waco partnered with local educators and design professionals to host its first-ever Hip Hop Architecture Camp, giving students a unique opportunity to explore architecture, design and music.
According to the city, about 40 students entering sixth through ninth grade participated in the weeklong program, which was organized in partnership with the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, Transformation Waco, architect Michael Ford and his firm, BrandNu Design Studio.
Throughout the camp, students combined architecture, technology and hip-hop culture through a variety of hands-on activities. Participants designed architectural models, created digital spaces, wrote original music and produced a music video showcasing their vision for Waco’s future.
City officials said the program encouraged creativity while introducing students to architecture, design and STEAM-related career opportunities in an engaging and collaborative environment.
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is designed to connect art, culture and design while inspiring young people to think about how they can shape the communities where they live.
Officials described the inaugural camp as a memorable experience for students and expressed appreciation to the community partners who helped bring the program to Waco.