The Architecture Summer School in Advanced Design and DfMA course at Pininfarina Academy enables students to develop architectural methodologies and technical skills over a two-week period.

Sign up for the exclusive Pininfarina architecture summer course, a transformative two-week journey for 12 international young architecture professionals.

This pioneering programme plunges you into the heart of innovative design methodologies and cutting-edge technological tools, revolutionising the way you create and interact with architectural spaces.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment that combines creativity, technology and sustainability, setting the stage for a new generation of visionary architects.

The course offers theoretical lessons on innovative design methodologies, practical workshops on advanced software and digital tools and networking opportunities with established industry professionals.

The programme is structured with daily workshops, lectures, company visits and conferences, providing a comprehensive learning experience.

Exceptionally for the first edition, our partners and sponsors are providing scholarships that cover 100 per cent of the summer school fees. These scholarships are designed to support talented individuals who demonstrate outstanding potential in architectural design and innovation. Every candidate is warmly invited to apply for the scholarship programme.

The target audience includes architecture students, interior designers and young professionals aged 24 to 32, selected based on academic excellence, project portfolio and motivation.

School: Pininfarina Academy
Course: Architecture Summer School in Advanced Design and DfMA
Type: Short course
Location: Torino, Italy
Course dates: 6 to 17 July 2026
Application deadline: 18 April 2026

Applications to this course have now closed.

What will I learn during this course?

– Parametric Design
– Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)
– Hands-on workshop experience

What are the requirements?

– Applicants should be recent graduates in architecture, building engineering, product design or related fields
– The course is also open to young professionals in architecture and design

What facilities and resources are available?

– Pininfarina HQ
– Hands-on sessions using state-of-the-art design tools
– Special workshops delivered by selected technical partners
– Hotel stay

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Students can expect to progress into related fields, including possible internships/collaborations with established architecture or design companies.

Who teaches this course?

– Giovanni De Niederhausern, SVP BU Architecture and Product Design
– Marco Caprani, architect
– Riccardo Grecu, junior architect

Dezeen Courses

Dezeen Courses is a service from Dezeen that provides details of architecture, interiors and design courses around the world. Click here for more information.