Author Archives: Co:LAB Student

Creating a story line.

A long time ago in a classroom far far away, four architecture students found themselves in a bit of a pickle. Their idea for coLAB was creative and fun but sometimes their thoughts were fickle. walkers, drivers It is the

Creating a story line.

A long time ago in a classroom far far away, four architecture students found themselves in a bit of a pickle. Their idea for coLAB was creative and fun but sometimes their thoughts were fickle. walkers, drivers It is the

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 6 Group 2 – Section Model

At the end of last week discussion, we decided to do the light design which can on the top of the canal and link the Curzon building and University Locks. In order to provide an interesting effect in the daytime,

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 6 Group 2 – Section Model

At the end of last week discussion, we decided to do the light design which can on the top of the canal and link the Curzon building and University Locks. In order to provide an interesting effect in the daytime,

Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 8 | Development of acrylic model

We analysed the card board model and  made the changes that where necessary  in order to move on to the first laser cut 1 -1 model we changed the dimensions and the angles of the product and finalised it AutoCad.

Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 8 | Development of acrylic model

We analysed the card board model and  made the changes that where necessary  in order to move on to the first laser cut 1 -1 model we changed the dimensions and the angles of the product and finalised it AutoCad.

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 7 Group 2 – Animation

As part of the group presentation to Philips I made an animation of the bats using the cross section which Adam made, and bat ‘paintbrushes’ made on photoshop  manipulated to make them look like they were in flight. Unlike a

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 7 Group 2 – Animation

As part of the group presentation to Philips I made an animation of the bats using the cross section which Adam made, and bat ‘paintbrushes’ made on photoshop  manipulated to make them look like they were in flight. Unlike a

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 2 Group 2 – Canal & River Trust Visit

After establishing the maintenance of the canals were the responsibility of the Canal and River Trust we though it would be advantageous to visit their office and askabout planning permission and potential lighting restrictions  (JL)

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 2 Group 2 – Canal & River Trust Visit

After establishing the maintenance of the canals were the responsibility of the Canal and River Trust we though it would be advantageous to visit their office and askabout planning permission and potential lighting restrictions  (JL)

Edit/or Precedent study

One of the key tasks for the Co.Lab module was to review the existing website for the Architecture, Festival & the City, and propose a new design template and content for a new website. As a group we analysed the

Edit/or Precedent study

One of the key tasks for the Co.Lab module was to review the existing website for the Architecture, Festival & the City, and propose a new design template and content for a new website. As a group we analysed the

Innovative Urban Lighting Group 4 – Site Analysis Week 2

22th January Site analysis – Sketches During the site visit we began develop a urban design strategy to see what areas needed potential lighting and developed as part of the public realm. As the idea the was to include the

Innovative Urban Lighting Group 4 – Site Analysis Week 2

22th January Site analysis – Sketches During the site visit we began develop a urban design strategy to see what areas needed potential lighting and developed as part of the public realm. As the idea the was to include the

BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Archival Images

During the 7th Co.Lab session, we considered the use of archival images or drawings in the map. This would be useful for representing buildings that are have been demolished or buildings that were never built. Using the ‘The digital archive

BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Archival Images

During the 7th Co.Lab session, we considered the use of archival images or drawings in the map. This would be useful for representing buildings that are have been demolished or buildings that were never built. Using the ‘The digital archive

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 1 Group 4 – Site Visit

Monday 8th January During the first site visit to Ashted Locks, located between the New Curzon Building and Student Accommodation (University Locks). We began to walk around the canal boundary to observe the initial site constraints and opportunities that could

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 1 Group 4 – Site Visit

Monday 8th January During the first site visit to Ashted Locks, located between the New Curzon Building and Student Accommodation (University Locks). We began to walk around the canal boundary to observe the initial site constraints and opportunities that could

Edit/or Website development

November 2017 saw BSoAD host the International Architectural Humanities Research Association (AHRA) Conference: Architecture, Festival & the City, with the aim to capture ideas, knowledge, meaning, and conversation through an interactive festival involving both academics and students. As part of

Edit/or Website development

November 2017 saw BSoAD host the International Architectural Humanities Research Association (AHRA) Conference: Architecture, Festival & the City, with the aim to capture ideas, knowledge, meaning, and conversation through an interactive festival involving both academics and students. As part of

[Edit/or] Website Content Development

Following discussions on the brief with the client for the new website, along with the choice of a website builder. Our objectives were to create a clear, informative and interactive website – building on the theme and festive nature of

[Edit/or] Website Content Development

Following discussions on the brief with the client for the new website, along with the choice of a website builder. Our objectives were to create a clear, informative and interactive website – building on the theme and festive nature of

Critical Tourism – The Art of Bookmaking

During this week’s session, we were joined by Simon Goode from the London Centre for Book Arts who taught us the art of making and binding books by hand. The idea of the session was to learn the skills required

Critical Tourism – The Art of Bookmaking

During this week’s session, we were joined by Simon Goode from the London Centre for Book Arts who taught us the art of making and binding books by hand. The idea of the session was to learn the skills required

Keeley Travel – Group 2 – Book Making

Today’s session was run by Simon Goode from the London Centre for Book Arts, who taught us all about different book binding techniques. Simon took us through a step-by-step tutorial on how to do simple stitch binding and how we

Keeley Travel – Group 2 – Book Making

Today’s session was run by Simon Goode from the London Centre for Book Arts, who taught us all about different book binding techniques. Simon took us through a step-by-step tutorial on how to do simple stitch binding and how we

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 1 Group 2 – Site Visit

Monday 8th January, We identified our site as Ashted locks, situated between the Curzon Building and University Locks student accommodation. Some of our observations from the site were that the overflows from the canal were quite large and offered a

Innovative Urban Lighting Week 1 Group 2 – Site Visit

Monday 8th January, We identified our site as Ashted locks, situated between the Curzon Building and University Locks student accommodation. Some of our observations from the site were that the overflows from the canal were quite large and offered a