Overview
ZHA is seeking ambitious and talented junior architects and students to join our one-month Summer Internship Programme 2026. We’re looking for the next generation of designers ready to contribute their unique perspectives to our global portfolio of projects.
Based in our London studio, this internship offers an opportunity to develop your skills under the mentorship of our world-class architects and designers. You’ll gain hands-on experience, drawing inspiration from ZHA’s commitment to experimentation, innovation, and the creation of transformative, contextually responsive spaces.
Your profile
- Currently enrolled in an architecture degree or holding a Part 1 or Part 2 qualification (or equivalent).
- Able to commute to our London office for the full duration of the internship.
- A proactive, curious, and resilient self-starter with a passion for learning and creative problem-solving.
- Collaborative, communicative, and conscientious in your approach to teamwork and design.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship (e.g., existing right-to-work status, Student visa with permitted full-time work, or Graduate visa).
Skills Required
We are looking for candidates with a strong command of analytical tools and both 2D and 3D design software. You should demonstrate proficiency in:
- Rhinoceros
- Grasshopper
Additionally, you should be competent with:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- The following software skills are advantageous but not essential:
- Autodesk Maya
- Revit
- Autodesk AutoCAD
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter, CV and portfolio as part of your application.
Additional Information:
Internship Cohort start dates:
Cohort: 6th July – 31st July 2026
Cohort: 1st September - 25th September 2026
Compensation: Lunch and travel expenses will be reimbursed during your internship placement.
About us
ZHA redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Creating buildings uniquely tailored to the communities they serve, ZHA has been awarded the highest honours from professional and academic institutions worldwide. Founded by Dame Zaha, ZHA is one of the world’s most innovative architectural studios—and has been for almost 50 years. These five decades of detailed research are inscribed within ZHA’s buildings which become more spatially inventive, more structurally efficient, more technologically advanced, and more environmentally considerate with each new design. ZHA’s 500 staff in five offices worldwide are currently developing projects in 34 countries across six continents—combining pioneering design solutions with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices to meet the aspirations of each new generation.
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