Our Impact.

Project Pipeline serves a diverse population of students, all of whom are underrepresented in architecture and adjacent professions. Using the built environment as a classroom, Project Pipeline challenges youth to  grasp the significance of architecture in their daily lives, as well as the broader cultural, social, and historical implications.

By connecting young people to real-world architects, planners, and other design professionals, we foster the next generation in preparation for college and a life of service. We equip them with skills and tools to be advocates of change through design, and  contribute to their communities critically and constructively. Nation-wide, Project Pipeline has served over 10,000 students and counting.

Volunteer.

We guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. Students investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and research, and engage through interviews and site visits. By the program’s conclusion, students present a fully realized project that addresses an issue in their city. 

Volunteer applications for the 2024 Project Pipeline camp are now live! Follow the link below to volunteer for the Detroit or Kalamazoo camp. We are anticipative the largest camp we’ve had to date for our 10th anniversary, and look forward to your participation.

Apply.

Do you have or know of a Michigan high school student that may be interested in architecture as a career? Are YOU a Michigan youth wanting to learn more about architecture? Ever wondered about what an architect does? Want to e-chat with an architect?

Detroit Camp: Monday, July 22nd - Friday, July 26th | 9am - 4pm | University of Detroit-Mercy

Kalamazoo Camp: Thursday, July 24th - Saturday, July 26th | 9am - 4pm | Western Michigan University

Applications for the 2024 camp have closed as of Friday, May 31st. If you are accepted to the camp, you will be notified via email by Friday, June 7th. If you are interested to learn more information about the 2024 camp, please email nomadetroitprojectpipeline@gmail.com.

Interested in a Job Shadow?

Due to a high demand from some of the families for a job shadow opportunity for the students, NOMA Detroit has created an interest survey for students/families that are interested in getting connected with job shadow opportunities in architecture and related fields (interior design, urban planning, urban design, etc).

We know it's important for students to see the actual work that an architect gets to do, and we also know some school districts and honor societies require students to have job shadow hours as a part of their graduation requirements.

If you are interested, please fill out this form below.

The Pipeline.

Using the city as the classroom and connecting young people to real-world architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and changemakers.