Charrette Information

Charrette Summary Report

What is a Charrette?
Charrette (n.):a French word for "cart or wagon" used to collect students' drawings at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris during the 19th Century. History states that students would leap onto the cart with their artwork in an attempt to complete their project. The term "charrette" has become a universal term used by architects and designers to describe an intensive effort to complete a project before a deadline. The KSC charrette is an open opportunity for you to help design the campus. Bring your best ideas, create new ones on the spot or listen to others in this participatory workshop.