Author Archives: Co:LAB Student
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Glass
Glass: Towards the middle of the 19th century, the glass industry entered a period of intensive development; the end of the century saw the introduction of the first mechanised processes for making glass, backed by a systematic investigation of the
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Glass
Glass: Towards the middle of the 19th century, the glass industry entered a period of intensive development; the end of the century saw the introduction of the first mechanised processes for making glass, backed by a systematic investigation of the
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Steel
Steel: The modern movement, in the period after the First World War, took the steel frame for granted, as an indispensable instrument for achieving freedom and rationality in design. The outburst of building activity after the Second World War helped
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Steel
Steel: The modern movement, in the period after the First World War, took the steel frame for granted, as an indispensable instrument for achieving freedom and rationality in design. The outburst of building activity after the Second World War helped
[EDIT/or] Research for interviews
As part of the publication of the Architecture Festival City conference a journal is to be produced alongside a book and website. This journal will intra-disciplinary and document some of the papers presented as well as new works created out
[EDIT/or] Research for interviews
As part of the publication of the Architecture Festival City conference a journal is to be produced alongside a book and website. This journal will intra-disciplinary and document some of the papers presented as well as new works created out
week 2
On week two we walked around Birmingham and discovered new and interesting places. We started with digbeth walked through the city centre and the canal and we finished the journey at the mailbox. Even though the group was mainly formed
week 2
On week two we walked around Birmingham and discovered new and interesting places. We started with digbeth walked through the city centre and the canal and we finished the journey at the mailbox. Even though the group was mainly formed
Chelmsley Wood
In Group 4 we have decided to expand on some of our studio work based in the council estate of Chemsley Wood, near Solihull. Below is some quote from Lynsey Hanley describing her experience of growing up in the estate:
Chelmsley Wood
In Group 4 we have decided to expand on some of our studio work based in the council estate of Chemsley Wood, near Solihull. Below is some quote from Lynsey Hanley describing her experience of growing up in the estate:
Keeley Travel- Week 3
To relieve a tourist of “going round the Wrekin” (taking a long and rambling route to a destination) and give them the important stuff they don’t want to miss. To push the boundaries of what is seen to be the definition of
Keeley Travel- Week 3
To relieve a tourist of “going round the Wrekin” (taking a long and rambling route to a destination) and give them the important stuff they don’t want to miss. To push the boundaries of what is seen to be the definition of
Keeley Travel, Group 3, Week 4
First Group Discussion Monday 5th February 2018 This week we were allocated into groups, made up of 2 March and 2 BA students, we came together in these groups to discuss our ideas and interpretations. The core of the
Keeley Travel, Group 3, Week 4
First Group Discussion Monday 5th February 2018 This week we were allocated into groups, made up of 2 March and 2 BA students, we came together in these groups to discuss our ideas and interpretations. The core of the
A walk to remember around Birmingham
By Thilini Wijesekera – Level 05 Architecture (BA) We went on a walk around Birmingham city center to discover lots of amazing places. It was interesting because I daily walk pass some of this places but never researched or was
A walk to remember around Birmingham
By Thilini Wijesekera – Level 05 Architecture (BA) We went on a walk around Birmingham city center to discover lots of amazing places. It was interesting because I daily walk pass some of this places but never researched or was
A tourist’s comparison of Berlin to Birmingham
From the 29th January to the 2nd Febraury, myself and a group of BA Arch students travelled to Berlin as part of a student trip for us to explore great examples of musuem design for an upcoming project. It would
A tourist’s comparison of Berlin to Birmingham
From the 29th January to the 2nd Febraury, myself and a group of BA Arch students travelled to Berlin as part of a student trip for us to explore great examples of musuem design for an upcoming project. It would
Walking Around Birmingham (Week 2)
In a walk around Birmingham’s city centre, we discovered that there were many drastically different atmospheres to be found, within each district. This was particularly unusual, given the relatively small space that we explored, with abandoned factories and industrial buildings,
Walking Around Birmingham (Week 2)
In a walk around Birmingham’s city centre, we discovered that there were many drastically different atmospheres to be found, within each district. This was particularly unusual, given the relatively small space that we explored, with abandoned factories and industrial buildings,
Keeley Travel – Weeks 3-4
Over the last fortnight, we have begun to use our experience of walking through Birmingham and viewing the city through the eyes of a ‘tourist’ to enable us to discuss potential ideas and concepts for our travel publication. After watching
Keeley Travel – Weeks 3-4
Over the last fortnight, we have begun to use our experience of walking through Birmingham and viewing the city through the eyes of a ‘tourist’ to enable us to discuss potential ideas and concepts for our travel publication. After watching
Bull Ring Shopping Centre (1965)
Here is an example of a promotional film exploring Birmingham’s original mega-mall, from planning and construction to the site’s official opening. The film was made by the Bull Ring Centre’s developers. The intent was to lure prospective shoppers as well as
Bull Ring Shopping Centre (1965)
Here is an example of a promotional film exploring Birmingham’s original mega-mall, from planning and construction to the site’s official opening. The film was made by the Bull Ring Centre’s developers. The intent was to lure prospective shoppers as well as
Keeley Travel | 001
Critical Tourism | Group 3 For the last week’s discussion, our group have more specific goal for this project. Birmingham is a strange city in my opinion, no one can say it is bad or good expressly. Before coming to Birmingham, I
Keeley Travel | 001
Critical Tourism | Group 3 For the last week’s discussion, our group have more specific goal for this project. Birmingham is a strange city in my opinion, no one can say it is bad or good expressly. Before coming to Birmingham, I
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