WHAT: BluePrint Café, the Morgan State University School of Architecture & Planning, and Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee are pleased to announce an International Study Trip to Rotterdam.
WHEN: March 13–21, 2026
WHO: Open to students, faculty, design professionals, and community members.
BluePrint Café will lead a delegation from Morgan State University and the broader Baltimore design community on an immersive international study experience in Rotterdam.
The program features a curated itinerary of:
- Workshops and seminars
- Visits to leading architectural firms and institutions
- Guided site tours across Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Antwerp
Participating organizations include:
- Group for Architecture
- MVRDV
- Endeavour
- Superuse Studios
- TUDelft The Just City Lab
- WRK Architecten
- Placemaking Rotterdam
- Zico Lopes | Spatial Codes
- …and more.
This investigation centers on the multi-dimensional practice of sustainability, exploring environmental innovation, social equity, community-based design, and long-term urban resilience.
Participants will gain direct exposure to global best practices and future-forward approaches shaping the built environment.
For more information and details, please visit BluePrint Café in Charles Village or contact:
Cristina Murphy
Email: cristina.murphy@morgan.edu / cristina@baltimoreblueprint.com