Open Study Tours for Individuals

We are excited to introduce a new initiative: open study tours for individuals! This gives you the opportunity to join unique architecture programs, whether you are traveling alone or as part of a small group. Here are the two programs we currently offer:

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1. Program: Osaka Expo 2025 – Designing Future Society for Our Lives

How can we design the society of the future to support both human life and the planet? Osaka Expo 2025 explores this essential question under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives."

The first part of the program takes place on an artificial island in Osaka, where you will explore the sub-themes Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives. The expo serves as a laboratory for Society 5.0 - a vision of the future that follows the hunter-gatherer, agricultural, industrial, and information eras. In Japan, technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, robotics, big data, and biotechnology are seen as key drivers of sustainable development.

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Themes at EXPO 2025 include:

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• Can buildings be more than just structures—perhaps even partners with nature?

• How can AI and robotics enhance the intelligence of our cities?

• How do architecture and urban spaces foster social sustainability and strengthen communities?

 

Beyond the EXPO, the program also delves into Japanese perspectives on nature, historic temple architecture, landscape integration, modern timber construction, and urban transformation. Participants will have the opportunity to visit and learn from influential architects and developers, ranging from renowned firms to smaller studios. The program spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, reaching from the mountains surrounding Osaka to the EXPO exhibition grounds.

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Practical Information:

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• Dates: June 8–19 (10 days in Japan, including approximately 7 days of professional programming).

• Target Group: Open to individuals such as architects, engineers, urban planners, builders, DGNB specialists, and more. The trip is arranged in collaboration with Japanspecialisten.

• Number of Participants: Maximum 25 people.

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2. Program: Le Corbusier’s Masterpieces in Southern France

We are launching Classic Tours, an opportunity to explore the architectural masterpieces that have shaped the modern world. This tour delves into Le Corbusier’s influence on contemporary architecture, focusing on his most significant works in Southern France.

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One of the highlights is a visit to La Cité Radieuse in Marseille, where Le Corbusier brought his vision of a modern housing community to life. We will also explore lesser-known yet highly influential buildings, which have played a crucial role in the evolution of architecture and urban planning.

 

What You Will Experience:

• La Cité Radieuse, Marseille – Le Corbusier’s iconic residential complex with 337 apartments, communal areas, and shopping streets.

• Exclusive visits – Access to private homes and buildings that are usually closed to the public.

• MUCEM, Marseille – Rudy Ricciotti’s architectural masterpiece, where architecture meets history.

• Villa E-1027, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin – Eileen Gray’s avant-garde villa, an architectural gem with unique historical significance.

• Cabanon de Le Corbusier – His minimalist holiday retreat and one of the earliest interpretations of micro-housing.

• Urban development in Nice – Insights into the city’s transformation, focusing on contemporary architecture and urban renewal.

• Historical perspectives – Learn how post-war architects tackled housing shortages through innovation and new design approaches.

• Expert insights – Guided tours with architects and residents who will share their experiences and perspectives on these projects’ past and present impact.

 

Practical Information:

Date: September 21 - 24, 2025
Included in the price:

• 3 nights at a hotel, including breakfast

• Full program with entrance fees, guided visits, and expert tours

• Private bus and train tickets

• 2 lunches (three-course menu, drinks not included)

 

IMPORTANT:
Participants must book their own flights Copenhagen – Marseille/Nice. We provide recommendations for flight times and routes.

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Registration & Further Information:
Contact Dorte Augustenborg at dorte@arkitours.dk or call +45 2284 9396.

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Interested in Joining?

Send an email to pia@arkitours.dk with your full name and contact details, and we will send you more information about the program and registration.

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We look forward to taking you on an inspiring study tour!