New Urbanist Architecture Internship in Panama Mentored by George Moreno and Partners through Kalu Yala Internships
Kalu Yala is a sustainable community that will be built in the mountains about 45 minutes outside Panama City, Panama. Kalu Yala is founded on the core tenants of culture, new urbanism architecture, organic food, wellness, recreation, education, preservation, and conservation of the natural environment. The internship program allows students and young professionals to come to Panama and gain cultural exposure, work experience, and knowledge in order to create a project that will ultimately help shape this sustainable community. We plan to break ground this upcoming semester which will bring many opportunities for students to work with experts in various fields.
In 2013 we have a lot to be grateful for as we plan to break ground on a 42,000 square foot post-and-beam eco-resort which will host an off-the-grid event for 500 of the world's thought leaders this fall. (You read that right!) Once constructed, half the venue will be dedicated to the intern program, giving our students a true home at Kalu Yala.
Internships take place in 3 venues: creating the town's foundation in Kalu Yala; creating relationships in the neighboring town of San Miguel; and working on business logistics in Panama City. Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had interns from 39 states, 13 countries and 92 universities.
Summer 2013 Internship Programs
Architecture mentored by George Moreno and Partners- This is one of the top architecture firms in Panama, and our lead architect in partnership Moule and Polyzoides.
Agriculture and Animal Science
Biology
Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Community Outreach
Construction Management
Education
Outdoor Recreation
Kalu Yala’s newest program, Architecture, offers the opportunity to work alongside Panama’s premier architecture firm to develop a sustainable town based on innovative building solutions and New Urbanist principles.
The Architecture program offers qualified applicants the opportunity to design elements of a sustainable town by combining new technological innovations with traditional passive-response solutions. Additionally, interns will work alongside one of Panama’s premiere architecture firms, George Moreno & Partners, on a variety of ongoing projects related to nascent construction of Kalu Yala’s jungle settlement.
George Moreno & Partners is devoted to a wide variety of architectural subjects, consisting of single-family residences, prominent buildings on the Panama City skyline, master plans to expansive suburban communities, and environmentally-sensitive eco-resorts, affording exposure to many facets of the architectural and planning practices. The firm seeks to acknowledge natural and cultural heritages in designing the experience of places.
Interns disciplined in architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering will take on projects including testing the current regulating plan or devising solutions to sustainability targets and local construction constraints. Additionally, interns are welcome to develop innovative designs within the conceptual plan to any of the prospective buildings in the Kalu Yala Founder’s Village. The focus will be on one-to-two story detached single-family homes, 3-story multi-family homes over retail spaces, and multiple types of hospitality structures. Interns will receive critiques of all their work with the possibility of future implementation.
Based in Panama City, interns will be mentored by a Kalu Yala program director, the current Director of Design at George Moreno & Partners, and George himself. Each intern is expected to prepare and give a presentation of their work over the course of the semester to the organization and guests. We welcome interns who prioritize creativity and strong work ethics while contributing to the creation of a culture devoted to sustainability, innovation, and conscious citizenship.
The Kalu Yala Master Plan can be found here.
Upcoming semester dates:
Summer: May 20th- August 2nd
Fall: September 2nd- November 15th
Spring: January 13th- April 11th
Students can apply online by filling in the application form here, or visit www.kaluyala.com for more information.
Kate Stewart
President, Kalu Yala Internships
Kalu Yala Website
Facebook- facebook.com/kaluyala
More Than Just An Intern, a video
In 2013 we have a lot to be grateful for as we plan to break ground on a 42,000 square foot post-and-beam eco-resort which will host an off-the-grid event for 500 of the world's thought leaders this fall. (You read that right!) Once constructed, half the venue will be dedicated to the intern program, giving our students a true home at Kalu Yala.
Internships take place in 3 venues: creating the town's foundation in Kalu Yala; creating relationships in the neighboring town of San Miguel; and working on business logistics in Panama City. Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had interns from 39 states, 13 countries and 92 universities.
Summer 2013 Internship Programs
Architecture mentored by George Moreno and Partners- This is one of the top architecture firms in Panama, and our lead architect in partnership Moule and Polyzoides.
Agriculture and Animal Science
Biology
Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Community Outreach
Construction Management
Education
Outdoor Recreation
Kalu Yala’s newest program, Architecture, offers the opportunity to work alongside Panama’s premier architecture firm to develop a sustainable town based on innovative building solutions and New Urbanist principles.
The Architecture program offers qualified applicants the opportunity to design elements of a sustainable town by combining new technological innovations with traditional passive-response solutions. Additionally, interns will work alongside one of Panama’s premiere architecture firms, George Moreno & Partners, on a variety of ongoing projects related to nascent construction of Kalu Yala’s jungle settlement.
George Moreno & Partners is devoted to a wide variety of architectural subjects, consisting of single-family residences, prominent buildings on the Panama City skyline, master plans to expansive suburban communities, and environmentally-sensitive eco-resorts, affording exposure to many facets of the architectural and planning practices. The firm seeks to acknowledge natural and cultural heritages in designing the experience of places.
Interns disciplined in architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering will take on projects including testing the current regulating plan or devising solutions to sustainability targets and local construction constraints. Additionally, interns are welcome to develop innovative designs within the conceptual plan to any of the prospective buildings in the Kalu Yala Founder’s Village. The focus will be on one-to-two story detached single-family homes, 3-story multi-family homes over retail spaces, and multiple types of hospitality structures. Interns will receive critiques of all their work with the possibility of future implementation.
Based in Panama City, interns will be mentored by a Kalu Yala program director, the current Director of Design at George Moreno & Partners, and George himself. Each intern is expected to prepare and give a presentation of their work over the course of the semester to the organization and guests. We welcome interns who prioritize creativity and strong work ethics while contributing to the creation of a culture devoted to sustainability, innovation, and conscious citizenship.
The Kalu Yala Master Plan can be found here.
Upcoming semester dates:
Summer: May 20th- August 2nd
Fall: September 2nd- November 15th
Spring: January 13th- April 11th
Students can apply online by filling in the application form here, or visit www.kaluyala.com for more information.
Kate Stewart
President, Kalu Yala Internships
Kalu Yala Website
Facebook- facebook.com/kaluyala
More Than Just An Intern, a video