Architecture in Cambridge often seeks to harmonize with the historical and cultural context of the city by respecting existing architectural styles, preserving heritage buildings, and ensuring that new constructions blend seamlessly. This course will explore the timeless principles of design, functionality, and aesthetics as we investigate architecture throughout history. Join us on this journey as we explore the grandeur of these buildings and their contents, with numerous field trips to must-see locations like the beautiful King's College chapel. Completed in 1438, it is a testament to the emblematic architecture of Cambridge. The Reuben's painting at the altar is worth over £20,000,000. Other possible field trips include the Fitzwilliam museum, which houses a collection of Constable and Turner paintings, the church of the Holy Sepulcher (dated 1130), and many other University Colleges and local domestic sites. Our thematic approach to learning will be enhanced through direct observation via photography and drawing, with each student receiving a sketchbook for notes, annotated handouts, and sketches or photographs.