Architecture Intern

What can you gain from our architecture internship in New York?

An architecture internship in New York goes beyond a single line on your CV. It's a chance to see how a profession balances zoning law, historic preservation and commercial ambition all at once, developing practical skills through work with real international visibility.

• Build New York architecture experience

International architecture experience on your CV shows future employers you've worked within a city that effectively invented the modern skyscraper.

• Work on real design projects

Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve skyscraper design, residential housing, historic preservation or urban zoning, depending on your placement.

• Grow your global architecture network

Connect with architects working on internationally recognized projects while building relationships with fellow interns from around the world.

• Understand zoning as a design force

See how a century-old zoning code continues to shape the physical form of nearly every tall building in the city.

• Experience New York's architecture culture

Gain insight into how height, history and regulation combine to shape how the city designs buildings.

What's included in the New York internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your international internship, from placement and accommodation to visa support, career coaching and 24/7 in-country support.

Hear from our interns in New York

Edoardo Soldati

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Natasha Baird

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Elisa Brena

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"I picked New York because I wanted to have a real experience in the Big Apple. I consider it one of the most international cities in the world, and I feel like you can really experience the corporate world, a dynamic environment, and meet as many different cultures as possible. For professional growth, in a city like this, the only thing that can’t hold you back is growth itself. You can meet people from so many different countries. I’ve met people from everywhere, and every person I’ve met has been an enrichment and an opportunity to learn." - Edoardo Soldati, intern in New York

"I chose to do my internship in New York because it’s the financial capital of the world, and so many employees are born abroad. Through that, I’d get different perspectives and a better understanding of different cultures. New York also has the same language as here in the UK, so I could fully immerse myself in the work. There were also relevant opportunities related to my degree, which would help with future job applications." - Natasha Baird, New York intern

Is a New York architecture internship right for you?

A New York architecture internship could be a great fit if you're drawn to design work practiced at a truly global scale within one of the most heavily regulated built environments in the country.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical architecture skills while experiencing how organizations in New York design buildings that balance height, history and regulation. It's an opportunity to build your CV, expand your professional network and discover where a career in architecture could take you.

What is it like to live as an architecture intern in New York?

Living as an architecture intern in New York means a lunchtime walk through the Financial District becomes a habit, craning your neck at the Woolworth Building's Gothic detailing and picking out which early skyscrapers actually followed the 191