Architecture of Realities in Madrid, Toledo & Alcala Henares

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From 11 to 18 of July 2017.

This workshop focuses on the Modern and Contemporary architecture in Spain, especially in Madrid. Also the focus will extend to explore and discover the Architecture diversity in Toledo, world heritage sites Jewish, Christian and Islamic monuments. More further to explore the urban geography and Landscape architecture in Spain, especially in Alcala Henares city. Our applicants will have the opportunity to explore the diverse architectural styles and to understand how historical and new buildings are well conserved in the same region side by side.

  Introduction

The workshop is a fruitful cooperation between the "CINPAA" INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE FOR NEW PEDAGOGY, TRAINING & CONSULTING COOP. in Spain, and “KTN EGYPT” Knowledge Transfer Network in Egypt.

The workshop deals with the architectural styles in Madrid, Toledo and Alcala Henares cities. Also exploring and discussing advantages and disadvantages of contemporary and modern architecture in Spain. Even, to explore some historical and heritage buildings by visiting them.

  Description

The workshop deals with the architectural styles in Madrid, Toledo and Alcala Henares cities. Also exploring and discussing advantages and disadvantages of contemporary and modern architecture in Spain. Even, to explore some historical and heritage buildings by visiting them.

  Benefits

• Issuing a Certificate of Participation with partner’s logo and approval, for each applicant, certified from Ktn Egypt.
• Exploring Architectural Heritage in Madrid, Toledo and Alcala Henares.
• Dealing with experts and professionals in a foreign country.
• The obtaining of the Schengen visa.
• International environment dealing with colleagues in same situations.
• Making your own international network of contacts which work as a knowledge network.
• Opportunities to develop even you academic or professional career with doing postgraduate studies abroad.

  Main Topics

• Heritage and historical Architecture in Madrid, Toledo and Alcala Henares.
• Contemporary and Modern Architecture in Madrid
• Urban geography and planning of Madrid and Spain .
• Visiting world heritage sites in Madrid and Toledo.
• Exploring landscape architecture in Alcala Henares.

  Lecturers and Tour Guides

Will Be Announced Soon.

  Who can Apply

To be eligible to apply for this Summer School:

• International applicants with architecture, urban design, urban planning, urban studies, physical planning, arts, applied arts, landscape architecture, gardening, social sciences, and geography backgrounds are eligible to apply.
• Have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction (English language), as we may ask you to submit a proof of language proficiency or to make a phone call interview with the applicant.
• Respect the specific criteria and applicable additions for application process.

  How to Apply

Gladly, follow the applying procedures by:

1.    Prepare a clear scanned copy of your valid passport

With at least 10 months validity in advance, and use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, TIFF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes) 

2.    Prepare your CV using the CV Template as a guide to fill in your personal information. 

Use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

3.     Fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. 

4.     After reviewing your application and attached documents you will receive an email from Ktn Egypt to inform you whether you have been accepted to join the program or not. If you did not hear from us within 1 week, please contact us on ktnegypt@gmail.com.

5.     After receiving your acceptance letter from us, proceed with the registration fees payments, please refer to the course fees section.

The fees will be paid after the applicants receive their acceptance letter from the Ktn Egypt.

• Early fees payment (before the call deadline will pay 90 % fees).
• Standard fees payment (till 1 week of the call deadline will pay 100 % fees).
• Late fees payment (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will pay 110 % fees).

Please refer to the following bank accounts related to your way of payment.

For paying in US Dollars please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327003

For paying in European Euros please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327002

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay in Egyptian Pounds in the moment due to currency rates changings.

• After payment we will contact you to proceed together with the visa procedure to the responsible embassy in Cairo. Please Visit the Visa process section above.
• We will contact you to manage the flight tickets booking and confirm the visa appointment, by which you will have to be there with all needed documents.

  Schedule

- Please refer to the attached document to take a look on the Workshop program, Schedule will be announced soon.

- Detailed program will be distributed in the first day of the Summer School

- All lectures are given by experts and staff from Madrid, under the supervision of the Mr. Fadi Salfeti the CEO of CINPAA TRAINING & CONSULTING COOP.

- In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
- Announced dates can be changed (plus or minus 2 days) according to flight tickets reservation, as we try always to find the cheapest offer for flights to our applicants.

  Accommodation

In Madrid capital of Spain

The accommodation will be in double or triple rooms of three stars hotel with private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas and rooms as well.

  Workshop Fees

The total cost of the workshop is 650 Euros + Equivalent to 400 USD (for flight ticket), including the following,

• Transportation inside Madrid.
• Return flight ticket from Cairo to Madrid.
• Medical Travel Insurance for the duration of stay in Europe.
• Accommodation (without meals) in Madrid.
• Workshop tools and facilities.

While the fees do not include,

• Visa costs (Around 100 Euros)
• Pocket money for Living Costs in Spain (around 200 Euros)

Furthermore, the applicants have to bring all the needed documents, such as passports, bank statements, proof of registration, and any further documents as needed by the embassy of Spain in Cairo.

  Deadline

The application deadline is on Thursday 20th of April, 2017.

  Recommended reading

• Will be announced soon

  External Links

• Will be announced soon

  Contact person

Muhammad Eldaidamony

email: meldaidamony@gmail.com

Mobile: +201025363673

  Terms and conditions

Please check also the attached file for further details about our terms and conditions. Gladly, applicants must submit a signed Terms and Conditions Form. 

• The registration fees must be paid within 2 weeks from the call deadline.
• Supervisors are more than welcome to accompany 10 applicants or more from the same institution (for more details please contact us).
• Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining the visa from the responsible embassy, by sending an acceptance letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.
• Applicants, who are under 21 years old, must submit parents’ acknowledgment form.
• In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
• Applicants must attend 75 % from the event in order to receive a certificate of participation.
• Applicants must not leave the event’s city 1 day in advance before the date of departure.

  Offers

Gladly, Ktn Egypt gives offers for the applicants who are participating in any events according to the following:

1. Applicants from academic staff will get 10 % fees discount.
2. Applicants who participate for the second time will get 20 % fees discount.
3. Applicants who participate for the third time will get 30 % fees discount.

  Cancellations and refund

Applicants who would like to cancel their participation in any of the Ktn Egypt events will be as following:

• Early cancellation (before the call deadline will get 100 % fees back).
• Standard cancellation (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will receive a refund of minus 20 % ).
• Late cancellation (More than 2 weeks after the call deadline there will be no fees refund).

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