Eligibility and expression of interest

The Summer School is addressed to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD students of Architecture, as well as to young architects who have graduated after 2021.

︎ Applicants should have a good knowledge of the city's history and architecture.
︎ A good level in English is essential
︎ Knowledge of French will be highly appreciated



Applicants are invited to submit the following documents in a single PDF :

︎ Application form
︎ Letter of motivation explaining in detail how the Summer School will contribute to their studies and professional development.
︎ Letter of recommendation by a tertiary education professor/senior academic staff member
︎ CV
︎ Portfolio with three works (drawings, architectural projects, architectural works, collages, photos, texts), related to urban transformations

The deadline for the submission of supporting documents is on
Friday, 3rd of April 2026.


The PDF with all the supporting documents will be submitted to
fhellenique@gmail.com, via mail with the subject title "ECOLE D'ETE TRANSFORMATIONS” and the file name adapted as follows “SURNAME_NAME".

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 17 April 2026.




Participation costs 
The cost of participation is 850 euros including:

- 7 nights in a single room (15sqm with private bathroom and kitchenette) at the Fondation Hellénique – “Greek house"
- 6 meals - buffet at the seminar lecture venue
- 1 cocktail (small reception)
- 1 dinner in a typical Parisian restaurant;
- 1 weekly metro card covering all travels
- Participation in all the programme visits and museum entrances
- Attendance of 6 lectures by distinguished speakers
- Organisation of the seminar, premises and consumables for the workshop


The amount of 850 euros does not include:

The travel to and from Paris (air tickets, train tickets, etc.)
The tickets from the airport to the city
Personal expenses

The participation fee must be paid in two instalments:
450 euros until 6th of May 2026
400 euros until 1st of June 2026 to the bank account of Fondation Hellénique.

In case of cancellation of the participation for serious reasons before May 25th 2026, the 450 euros will be refunded.
There will be no refund after May 25th.