Fallingwater Institute Program

  • Who is eligible?
    High school students in grades 9–12 (and some gap-year students). No prior experience required.

  • What do students do and learn?
    Engage in hands-on design studios, including drawing, model-making, and design thinking inspired by Fallingwater and Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles.

  • When is it held?
    Week-long sessions during the summer, typically from late June through early August.

  • Where is it held?
    At Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania, with studio spaces on site. Students stay in the High Meadow residence also on site.

  • Why attend?
    Gain immersive exposure to architecture and design, build portfolio-ready work, learn from professionals, and study in a globally significant architectural setting.

  • Cost?
    Approximately $1,500 per week, which includes housing, meals, materials, and instruction.