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About Archi-Schola
Proof not promise
Archi‑Schola is a platform for online architecture courses created by
Dr Piotr J. Lesniak, mentor to award‑winning students and nominees. His own work has been credited with the RSA Architecture Prize and nomination to the RIBA President’s Silver Medal award.
Piotr is an architecture educator with over 12 years of experience. He currently teaches 5th Year at the University of Strathclyde, UK, and co-runs his architecture practice. He is Co-founder and Editor of the Drawing On academic journal.
Archi‑Schola offers focused guidance, proven methods and inspiration to help you make the most of your studies. Whether through one-on-one design tutorials or through group design classes online you can expect top-level teaching and mentoring experience that will elevate your design skills and broaden your horizons.
Teaching Approach
Dr Piotr J. Lesniak taught at leading UK architecture schools including the University of Strathclyde and the University of Edinburgh. His students have received major recognitions such as the RIBA Silver Medal Commendation, RIAS Architecture Prize, AJ Student Prize, GIA Awards, and the RSA Student Prize for Architecture.
At archi-schola.com we work closely with students to refine ideas, structure projects, and communicate thinking — whether for a studio brief, design portfolio, or research proposal. Our focus is on cultivating clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity in your work. Rather than promoting a particular style, we will support you in identifying your own interests and building a coherent project or thesis around them.
Good architectural tutoring nurtures your development as a critical thinker and designer—as well as your technical outcomes. Our sessions are tailored, rigorous, and generous—grounded in careful listening and a respect for the student’s voice. Whether you’re preparing for reviews, interviews, thesis development or academic writing, you’ll receive focused, honest feedback that helps you move forward with confidence.
Proven Excellence in Teaching
Achievements
Don't just take our word for it. Look at the list of of awards and achievements that students under
Dr Piotr Lesniak's co-mentorship received for their projects.
We are proud to have helped so many individuals excel and we look forward to helping you too through our online architecture courses and design tutorials.
Irene Palmiotto (Instauratio Urbis III)
- N Morcos‑Asaad Prize – Winner (2020)
- RIBA President’s Silver Medal – Nominated (2020)
- RIAS / A+DS Andy MacMillan Drawing Award – Shortlisted (2020)
- INSPIRELI Awards – Finalist (2020)
- Architect’s Journal Student Awards – Shortlisted (2020)
Mohannad Khalaf (Self and Others)
Nassim Belgroune (From Shadow to Light)
Daniel Tihanyi (Preservation & Enhancement)
Daniel Timofan (Redivivus)
Gie Eng Teh (Place in Fiction)
The above student projects have been developed
in Studio 04: Place at the University of Strathclyde, UK.
Tutors: Piotr J Lesniak (since 2019),
Gordon Murray (2019-2023),
Oscar Murray (since 2023).
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