Summer Internship | WEsearch Lab

Architecture Industry Research - Summer Internship

Powering Design Industry Assessment

Are you an architecture student who wants to discover great design work, research firms, and understand the landscape of the architecture profession? WEsearch Lab, India's leading design computation and AI research unit, is expanding its ecosystem. We are looking for motivated architecture interns to help us build a comprehensive research database of architecture practices across the world.
This summer internship is ideal for students who enjoy digging through architecture publications, awards, and archives to identify leading firms and notable projects. The work involves structured research and careful documentation.

About WEsearch Lab

WEsearch Lab operates at the forefront of spatial design and artificial intelligence. We have established ourselves as India's leading design computation consultant and AI researcher in spatial design, lending our expertise to projects of national significance such as the Central Vista redevelopment and the G20’s venue Pragati Maidan redevelopment.

Our commitment to innovation is further demonstrated through the release of our own Grasshopper plugins, including Eelish for automated column-beam placement and Chingree for generating Mondrian-inspired 3D massing. Our groundbreaking work has been presented at prestigious international institutions like the Architectural Association, London, and the University of Southern California.

WEsearch Lab's AI-enabled research, such the work on the detection of design plagiarism, has been recognized with the Indian Institute of Architect's (IIA) Excellence in Architecture Award. Most recently, we launched safeornot.in, an innovative AI tool that predicts the safety perception of women in a neighbourhood using photographs.

WEsearch Lab has recently been developing several products and initiatives for the architecture industry, and we are currently expanding our research and outreach efforts.

What you'll contribute to

You will be the "Intelligence Engine" behind our outreach strategy. Your role will involve:
• Deep-Dive Research: Identifying and profiling top-tier architecture firms across the globe through digital archives, industry journals, and award listings).
• Database Architecture: Building and maintaining a high-integrity database of firms, including principal details, and direct contact metrics in Excel/Google Sheets (this step may be fully or partially automated using AI tools - we will cross this bridge when we get to it.

What you'll gain

• A stipend to support your time and effort.
• Deep exposure to the global architecture industry landscape.
• Experience in structured research and industry intelligence.
• Insight into how architecture initiatives and platforms are built and launched.
• Certification recognizing your role in a high-impact industry launch.
• A fully remote working environment, offering flexibility and convenience.

Who we're looking for

• Students/Graduates in Architecture: You must "speak the language" of the industry and recognize the nuances of high-quality design.
• The "Info Detective" Mindset: You enjoy the process of digging through digital archives to find the right person and the right project.
• Good Organiser: You treat (or, are willing to learn to treat) an Excel sheet like a blueprint - accuracy and structure are non-negotiable for you.
• Must be available for a full-time commitment during the internship period (at least 2 months).
• Familiarity with architecture publications, awards, or firms is a plus.

Location: Fully remote (work from anywhere)
Duration: Minimum 2 months

Ready to contribute? If you're a dedicated and eager architecture student looking for a unique internship experience, we encourage you to apply!

Name*

Email address*

Contact number (Whatsapp enabled)*

College*

Completed year of study*

City of residence*

Expected stipend*

Internship start and end dates*

Suppose you are building a database of architecture firms. What pieces of information should be saved for each firm to make the database useful for outreach? (Max 100 words)*

Research architecture awards in China and classify them into S-tier, A-tier, and B-tier based on their prestige and industry perception. For each award, briefly analyze the number of entries, the number of categories, entry fees, etc. Present your comparative findings. Conclude with three suggestions on how a new award could be positioned competitively based on your study. (Max 300 words)*

Researching and documenting 50+ firms a week can be repetitive. Tell us about a time you had to complete a high-volume, detail-oriented, but repetitive task. How did you ensure you didn't make mistakes? How did you maintain motivation? (Max 100 words)*

Research three professional architecture awards in India. Briefly describe one drawback, limitation, or gap you observe in each of them. (Max 100 words)*

Find 10 architecture firms in India whose projects have been published in international architecture media. List firm name, firm website, firm phone number, firm contact email, publication name, and project source link.*

If you were to start design awards for architecture students, how would you approach it? Tell us about the award, method, distribution of information, etc. Think of it as a mini pitch. (Max 200 words)*

I understand that this is not a design internship. I am available full-time.

Thanks for applying. We shall get back to you soon!