Start independently
in your
Architecture career.
At Odepla you can gain your first project experience during your studies. Use the platform to create your first designs and advise builders on small projects while we take care of the rest. Ideal for building your portfolio and starting into the world of architecture.
What Odepla offers you
On Odepla, you benefit from the unique opportunity to create paid designs and concepts during your studies and thus gain your first project experience. Regardless of your specialty.
Network building
As an architecture student, get to know new customers and work with them to develop innovative concepts. This is a great opportunity to build business relationships early.
Creativity and competitions
Use your creativity and take part in architectural competitions. Create designs for a variety of projects and gain valuable experience in your field.
Make money
Earn money alongside your studies by doing what you love – designing and advising on small architectural projects. This offers you the opportunity to gain practical experience and supplement your income.
We firmly believe in the team and the concept of Odepla. That's why we hold a joint online talk once a semester where our students can exchange ideas directly with the founders, get to know the platform, ask questions and be inspired.
This is what aspiring architects say about Odepla
We are continually working to improve Odepla and ensure that it contains the features and framework you need.
FAQs
There is an application process for architecture students on Odepla, for which you will need, for example, your certificate of matriculation. The application process is important so that only real architecture students can offer their services on Odepla.
The fee for an architectural service is negotiated individually between you and the client. Odepla offers you assistance and recommendations so that you ultimately receive fair payment for your work.
No.
Since you do smaller design and concept work on Odepla that doesn't require approval, you can work from anywhere.
If a client requires an approved design, the request is marked accordingly and can only be processed by registered architects.
No.
On Odepla you create, among other things, drafts and design ideas that are not subject to approval. Accordingly, you do not have to have a completed architecture degree or an entry in the Chamber of Architects.
However, if a client requires an approved design, the request is marked accordingly and can only be processed by registered architects.
No.
On Odepla you act completely independently.
Odepla offers you the platform and opportunity to do this and to take your first steps towards “independence” during your studies.
For this purpose, we have compiled some information that should help you with this question, among others.
You can find the information here:
Odepla – Guide to self-employment
Odepla is an acronym and stands for “Open Design Platform”.