Author Archives: Bham Co:LAB Staff
Downtown is for People
Modern Gazetteer, Co.LAB’s resident explorer is presenting Downtown is for People – an exhibition of their most recent investigation into the disappearing modernism of our city. Private View and opening party with visuals and music by C100, today, Friday 3rd
Downtown is for People
Modern Gazetteer, Co.LAB’s resident explorer is presenting Downtown is for People – an exhibition of their most recent investigation into the disappearing modernism of our city. Private View and opening party with visuals and music by C100, today, Friday 3rd
Elective Projects 2017
A new year, a new set of ‘electives’. Possibly our most diverse and largest group yet. Including the part time groups that started in October 2016, this academic year sees Co.LAB undertake 12 projects with: 15 academic staff, 185
Elective Projects 2017
A new year, a new set of ‘electives’. Possibly our most diverse and largest group yet. Including the part time groups that started in October 2016, this academic year sees Co.LAB undertake 12 projects with: 15 academic staff, 185
image credit: Birmingham City University On December 14th, our work on the Knowledge Hub urban strategy played a key part in the Curzon Symposium, hosted by Birmingham City Council. A video, commissioned by BCU, was presented to the delegates at
47 Times: Chapter Structure
We can reveal a bit more information today on our book 47 Times Together as we have been able to make (slow) progress on editing the content. The objective of the book still remains undefined, and will probably remain so
47 Times: Chapter Structure
We can reveal a bit more information today on our book 47 Times Together as we have been able to make (slow) progress on editing the content. The objective of the book still remains undefined, and will probably remain so
Make Do Facade: Display Iteration 1
We have now completed the first iteration for the display system. After a (virtual) discussion between artist, engineer (students) and gallery, the main points of discussion are: To play with the contrast between the fragility/lightness of aluminium and the heavier gauge
Make Do Facade: Display Iteration 1
We have now completed the first iteration for the display system. After a (virtual) discussion between artist, engineer (students) and gallery, the main points of discussion are: To play with the contrast between the fragility/lightness of aluminium and the heavier gauge
Display Prototype
The initial scoping phase has now progressed to the second stage of the Production Show: Prototyping, Discovering, Analysing. The students are developing a display system that acts as a functioning working prototype as well as exhibiting artefacts from the creative
Display Prototype
The initial scoping phase has now progressed to the second stage of the Production Show: Prototyping, Discovering, Analysing. The students are developing a display system that acts as a functioning working prototype as well as exhibiting artefacts from the creative
Ash & Lacy Factory Visit
A visit to Ash & Lacy’s main production plant, our students saw a range of production methods with aluminium composite material (acm), perforated sheeting and solid aluminium. A few key considerations to apply to the project development are: The manufacturer’s
Ash & Lacy Factory Visit
A visit to Ash & Lacy’s main production plant, our students saw a range of production methods with aluminium composite material (acm), perforated sheeting and solid aluminium. A few key considerations to apply to the project development are: The manufacturer’s
First Discussions: ‘Support Structures’
Today our students met Gavin Wade, director of Eastside Projects, in order to gain an understanding of their approach to display, working process, and role art (and of the gallery) has in the city. This collaboration will build upon the narrative
First Discussions: ‘Support Structures’
Today our students met Gavin Wade, director of Eastside Projects, in order to gain an understanding of their approach to display, working process, and role art (and of the gallery) has in the city. This collaboration will build upon the narrative
Future House
TITLE: FutureHouse Zero Carbon LOCATION: Moseley, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Private clients PROJECT TYPE: Research & Development, Environmental Simulation Co.LAB is working with Prof. Lubo Jankovic and PhD candidate Purvesh Bharadwaj to undertake an early scoping study on the viability of turning
Future House
TITLE: FutureHouse Zero Carbon LOCATION: Moseley, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Private clients PROJECT TYPE: Research & Development, Environmental Simulation Co.LAB is working with Prof. Lubo Jankovic and PhD candidate Purvesh Bharadwaj to undertake an early scoping study on the viability of turning
PROJECT PROFILE: Knowledge Hub
Project Title: Knowledge Hub Urban Strategy Location: Aston/Eastside, Birmingham Partners: Birmingham City University, Node Urban Design Project Type: Consultation, Design Strategy/Feasibility Prof. Cliff Allen, Vice-Chancellor of BCU commissioned the School of Architecture and Design to work up a masterplan design
PROJECT PROFILE: Knowledge Hub
Project Title: Knowledge Hub Urban Strategy Location: Aston/Eastside, Birmingham Partners: Birmingham City University, Node Urban Design Project Type: Consultation, Design Strategy/Feasibility Prof. Cliff Allen, Vice-Chancellor of BCU commissioned the School of Architecture and Design to work up a masterplan design
Project Launches for 2016-17
It has been a while since our last post on the blog. It seems like all of our posts start with that phrase but this time it really has – almost a year. We’ve had a bit of a refresh
Project Launches for 2016-17
It has been a while since our last post on the blog. It seems like all of our posts start with that phrase but this time it really has – almost a year. We’ve had a bit of a refresh
Final Proposal: Italian Quarter Memorial
TITLE: Memorial for the Curzon Italian Quarter LOCATION: Eastside, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Friends of Eastside Community Park PROJECT TYPE: Community Participation, Design Feasibility This commission developed a design proposal for a permanent memorial located in Eastside Park in commemoration for the
Final Proposal: Italian Quarter Memorial
TITLE: Memorial for the Curzon Italian Quarter LOCATION: Eastside, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Friends of Eastside Community Park PROJECT TYPE: Community Participation, Design Feasibility This commission developed a design proposal for a permanent memorial located in Eastside Park in commemoration for the
PROJECT PROFILE: Digital Fashion
TITLE: Digital Fashion STUDENTS: BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Fashion Design PROJECT TYPE: Design Exploration This elective saw architecture students experimenting with their skills applied to a different scale of output and creative process. Students worked with BA (Hons) Fashion Design on
PROJECT PROFILE: Digital Fashion
TITLE: Digital Fashion STUDENTS: BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Fashion Design PROJECT TYPE: Design Exploration This elective saw architecture students experimenting with their skills applied to a different scale of output and creative process. Students worked with BA (Hons) Fashion Design on
PROJECT PROFILE: Interpreting PACA
TITLE: Modern Gazetteer – Interpreting the Public Arts Commissions Agency Archive LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: BA (Hons) Art & Design, BCU Art and Design Archive, Eastside Projects, Birmingham Civic Society PROJECT TYPE: Research & Investigation In the spirit of the Gazetteer, projects are responsive
PROJECT PROFILE: Interpreting PACA
TITLE: Modern Gazetteer – Interpreting the Public Arts Commissions Agency Archive LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: BA (Hons) Art & Design, BCU Art and Design Archive, Eastside Projects, Birmingham Civic Society PROJECT TYPE: Research & Investigation In the spirit of the Gazetteer, projects are responsive
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