Recap: Hip Hop Architecture Camp

August 14, 2019

2019 Charlotte Hip Hop Architecture Music Video

On August 5-9, 2019, ULI Charlotte hosted the Hip Hop Architecture Camp® for middle and high school students. The camp, led by architectural grad students, introduced underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning, creative placemaking, and economic development through hip hop culture and music.

During the week, students created 3D digital and physical models, visited historic sites and recorded a song and music video to summarize their designs. Charlotte hip hop artist, Yung Citizen, stopped by to discuss the music industry and judge a “rap battle” to pick the best lyrics and performers for the music video. Maximus Music Records hosted studio space for students to record and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture provided a guided tour through exhibitions of local architecture and artwork.

Click here for more about the Hip Hop Architecture Camp and the story behind the program.

Local Media Coverage:
WBTV
WCNC
WFAE

Charlotte's 1st Hip Hop Architecture Camp

First day of camp!
Over 40 students!
Teamwork
Collaboration
Architectural Grad Student, Phillip Robie, helping out our campers
Autodesk and Tinkercad tutorials
Focused
Asa Cruz, an Architecture Associate at BDG Architects, volunteered her time and helped create 3d models
Volunteers from ULI Charlotte challenged and guided students during their experience
Determined
Interviews with local media, WCNC TV
Thank you to our awesome volunteers!
Quality time
Charlotte artist, YoungCitizen, teaching campers all about the music industry
Rap battle
The competition was fierce during the rap battle
Demonstrations on physical 3D models
Top-notch landscaping
Tinkercad and Autodesk tutorials
Maximus Recording Studios, Charlotte, NC
Mixing and mastering
Preparing for the booth
Recording…(1)
Recording…(2)