Author Archives: Bham Co:LAB Staff
PROJECT PROFILE: Chaddesley Corbett Forest School Pavilion
PROJECT: Forest School Pavilion LOCATION: Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster COLLABORATOR: Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School PROJECT TYPE: Design Feasibility Chaddesley Primary School serves the rural community between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. They have developed a reputation of excellence in developing a creative curriculum, with a
PROJECT PROFILE: Chaddesley Corbett Forest School Pavilion
PROJECT: Forest School Pavilion LOCATION: Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster COLLABORATOR: Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School PROJECT TYPE: Design Feasibility Chaddesley Primary School serves the rural community between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. They have developed a reputation of excellence in developing a creative curriculum, with a
School Events: Concrete + Jam
It is that time of year when students have just about finished their work for the year. Last thing on their timetable is the annual events, giving students the opportunity to work on more unconventional design tasks.
School Events: Concrete + Jam
It is that time of year when students have just about finished their work for the year. Last thing on their timetable is the annual events, giving students the opportunity to work on more unconventional design tasks.
Innovation in Clustered Networks
image source: www.purest-form.com/particle-field/ Research to develop the Birmingham Production Space undergoes a new phase – attempting to clarify its position in the city both culturally, economically and geographically. We are also progressing the proposal with discussions alongside BCU to promote greater
Innovation in Clustered Networks
image source: www.purest-form.com/particle-field/ Research to develop the Birmingham Production Space undergoes a new phase – attempting to clarify its position in the city both culturally, economically and geographically. We are also progressing the proposal with discussions alongside BCU to promote greater
Project Profile: Centrala
TITLE: Centrala Gallery & Cafe LOCATION: Minerva Works, Digbeth, Birmingham PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction Centrala is a new art facility located within a former industrial unit of Minerva Works. The 150m2 unit is converted into a cafe, bookshop, gallery, seminar room, 3 artist
Project Profile: Centrala
TITLE: Centrala Gallery & Cafe LOCATION: Minerva Works, Digbeth, Birmingham PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction Centrala is a new art facility located within a former industrial unit of Minerva Works. The 150m2 unit is converted into a cafe, bookshop, gallery, seminar room, 3 artist
2014 Blog Review
The techie people at WordPress have kindly created an automated annual review of our blog. That’s nice of them. Some of it was actually interesting enough to share. “The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This
2014 Blog Review
The techie people at WordPress have kindly created an automated annual review of our blog. That’s nice of them. Some of it was actually interesting enough to share. “The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This
Formative Reviews, Competition, Ownership
Formative reviews, Wednesday 17th December. Covering 9 projects in 3 parallel sessions with approximately 26 groups presenting. The December reviews normally mark the halfway point for the Co.LAB module, with each group discussing their progress to date. It is also
Formative Reviews, Competition, Ownership
Formative reviews, Wednesday 17th December. Covering 9 projects in 3 parallel sessions with approximately 26 groups presenting. The December reviews normally mark the halfway point for the Co.LAB module, with each group discussing their progress to date. It is also
What is Birmingham Production Space?
Birmingham Production Space (BPS) is a proposal, an idea, and an opportunity for a national centre for the production of art, design and manufacturing. The proposition is ambitious and necessary; drawing on Birmingham’s industrial heritage of ‘making’ whilst positioning the
What is Birmingham Production Space?
Birmingham Production Space (BPS) is a proposal, an idea, and an opportunity for a national centre for the production of art, design and manufacturing. The proposition is ambitious and necessary; drawing on Birmingham’s industrial heritage of ‘making’ whilst positioning the
BPS Survey Results
image: Workshop Birmingham BPS report (Ruth Claxton) Last month, we promoted an open call for a survey for Birmingham Production Space; gathering information on the region’s current art and design practice, finding out what the creative industries need, what are
BPS Survey Results
image: Workshop Birmingham BPS report (Ruth Claxton) Last month, we promoted an open call for a survey for Birmingham Production Space; gathering information on the region’s current art and design practice, finding out what the creative industries need, what are
Starting the Conversation
image: Bouton & Watt Boiler Room, Soho Birmingham Production Space: Starting the Conversation 16 December, 6.30–8.30pm This first public event is a chance to find out more about the Birmingham Production Space proposal and, most importantly, feedback on the ideas
Starting the Conversation
image: Bouton & Watt Boiler Room, Soho Birmingham Production Space: Starting the Conversation 16 December, 6.30–8.30pm This first public event is a chance to find out more about the Birmingham Production Space proposal and, most importantly, feedback on the ideas
Project Profile: Birmingham Open Media
TITLE: Birmingham Open Media Studio & Gallery (BOM) LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: Birmingham Open Media, Fotofilia PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction, Strategic Planning, Fundraising This project involves a full architectural design process for a regional centre on open media and photography. The facility is located
Project Profile: Birmingham Open Media
TITLE: Birmingham Open Media Studio & Gallery (BOM) LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: Birmingham Open Media, Fotofilia PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction, Strategic Planning, Fundraising This project involves a full architectural design process for a regional centre on open media and photography. The facility is located
Creative Occupation: A Photo Essay
Birmingham Open Media is now open with its first exhibition on show in its gallery, the cafe and photography studio both occupied and the BOM fellows taking over the co-working spaces – generating new work for display. Six weeks in, here
Creative Occupation: A Photo Essay
Birmingham Open Media is now open with its first exhibition on show in its gallery, the cafe and photography studio both occupied and the BOM fellows taking over the co-working spaces – generating new work for display. Six weeks in, here
A collaborative reading list
A new academic year is already under way and we are finalising details of this year’s Co.LAB engagement with the taught curriculum and extra-curricular activity at the school. The core live project activities continue with a new set of partners
A collaborative reading list
A new academic year is already under way and we are finalising details of this year’s Co.LAB engagement with the taught curriculum and extra-curricular activity at the school. The core live project activities continue with a new set of partners
BOM. Opening Party 14.11.14
Friday finally saw the opening of Birmingham Open Media with a special launch party hosted by 8-bit lounge and Ceephax Acid Crew. The first exhibition in the gallery features work from Chaos Computer Club, Europe’s largest and most influential network of hackers. More
BOM. Opening Party 14.11.14
Friday finally saw the opening of Birmingham Open Media with a special launch party hosted by 8-bit lounge and Ceephax Acid Crew. The first exhibition in the gallery features work from Chaos Computer Club, Europe’s largest and most influential network of hackers. More

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