Architecture for Everyone

[Architecture for Everyone] [1]is a UK wide initiative designed to enable young people aged 18–25) to use their talents for design and enthusiasm for their community in a range of creative ways related to architecture and urban design.

The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and international architects RMJM. The project seeks to break down barriers to accessing a career in architecture, urban design, the built environment and related professions, particularly for those from Black, minority ethnic and socially excluded groups.

Architecture for Everyone attracted the support of several design and education organisations, including the Lighthouse in Glasgow, Places Matter! and John Moore's University in Liverpool, Urban Living in Birmingham and Rich Mix in London. The Scottish Government also provided funding for the workshop in Glasgow.

As part of the 2009 campaign, a national competition and series of workshops in cities around the country identified the most talented young people. Six finalists each won a place on an intensive summer course at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Boston, USA while six runners-up were rewarded with a week-long course courtesy of CABE.

The initiative was set up in memory of teenager Stephen Lawrence who was killed in a racially motivated attack in London in 1993. Stephen’s career goal was to become an architect.