Bridging architecture education and experiential learning
We are architects, educators, and heritage enthusiasts committed to reimagining how students learn from the built environment.
Our Story
Backpacks & Blueprints was born from firsthand experience—both as architecture students who traveled extensively, and as educators who later organized study tours.
We realized that most educational tours operate on a tourism model: herding students through iconic sites, ticking boxes on an itinerary, without structured frameworks for observation, analysis, or documentation.
This gap inspired us to create an alternative—a model where architectural travel is an extension of the classroom, where every building becomes a case study, and where students return not just with photos, but with knowledge.
Today, we work with architecture colleges, research groups, and curious minds to design tours, walks, and documentation projects that prioritize learning over logistics.
What We Stand For
Our approach is guided by core principles that shape every programme we design
Pedagogy First
Every experience is designed with learning outcomes in mind—structured observation, analytical frameworks, and documentation deliverables.
Context Matters
We don't just show buildings; we reveal their urban, historical, and socio-cultural contexts through layered narratives.
Collaboration
We work closely with faculty, institutions, and local experts to create meaningful academic partnerships.
Passion for Heritage
Our commitment to architectural heritage drives us to preserve, document, and share stories of our built environment.
Who We Are
We are a small team of practicing architects with academic backgrounds in architecture, urban design, and conservation.
We work on architectural documentation projects and conduct educational programs that bridge academic learning with real-world exploration. What drives us is a shared belief that travel can—and should—be a rigorous academic exercise.
We collaborate with guest faculty, conservation experts, historians, and local guides to ensure that every tour offers multiple lenses of understanding.
