Author Archives: Co:LAB Student
Ibstock Atlas Factory Visit
Today the Brick Assembly group visited the Ibstock Atlas Factory in Aldridge, Walsall where we were first given a presentation of the various methods and techniques involved in making bricks. We were then given a guided tour of the factory floor
Ibstock Atlas Factory Visit
Today the Brick Assembly group visited the Ibstock Atlas Factory in Aldridge, Walsall where we were first given a presentation of the various methods and techniques involved in making bricks. We were then given a guided tour of the factory floor
Ibstock Factory Visit
Brick making processes (top left), Rollers (top right) and special shapes of bricks (below) We visited Ibstock quarry and Brick factory in Aldridge. The staff there were very knowledgeable about their products. The process of making bricks began with excavation
Ibstock Factory Visit
Brick making processes (top left), Rollers (top right) and special shapes of bricks (below) We visited Ibstock quarry and Brick factory in Aldridge. The staff there were very knowledgeable about their products. The process of making bricks began with excavation
Hand Thrown Brick – Demonstration
Session: 19th January 17 Session Overview The session started with a demonstration on brick throwing from Andy, a master’s student who did a vast study on brick including several exchanges with ibstock. He took us through a step by step guide
Hand Thrown Brick – Demonstration
Session: 19th January 17 Session Overview The session started with a demonstration on brick throwing from Andy, a master’s student who did a vast study on brick including several exchanges with ibstock. He took us through a step by step guide
Animal Stories – Conceptual Idea
We have chosen the animals with the stories that we thought were most interesting, and animals which we thought would have most impact to draw visitors into the room and take more time to observe the exhibits. We have placed
Animal Stories – Conceptual Idea
We have chosen the animals with the stories that we thought were most interesting, and animals which we thought would have most impact to draw visitors into the room and take more time to observe the exhibits. We have placed
Animal Stories – Animals Analysis
We have looked closer at the Raven and analysed its colours, textures and thought about the possibilities of what it could do. We took this idea and used it to look at the other animals that we have chosen to
Animal Stories – Animals Analysis
We have looked closer at the Raven and analysed its colours, textures and thought about the possibilities of what it could do. We took this idea and used it to look at the other animals that we have chosen to
Animal Stories – Analysis of Room
Colour & Materials After taking a tour of the gallery we began to analyse our designated room to display our exhibition. Our analysis highlights the simple use of materials within the space. The light coloured flooring and the white painted walls
Animal Stories – Analysis of Room
Colour & Materials After taking a tour of the gallery we began to analyse our designated room to display our exhibition. Our analysis highlights the simple use of materials within the space. The light coloured flooring and the white painted walls
Animals Stories – Journey Collage Through The Room
This collage depicts the journey through the building, showing the range of materials and features within the space. The journey follows from top to bottom, or vice versa, showing the approach to the rooms by summarising the adjacent rooms.
Animals Stories – Journey Collage Through The Room
This collage depicts the journey through the building, showing the range of materials and features within the space. The journey follows from top to bottom, or vice versa, showing the approach to the rooms by summarising the adjacent rooms.
Edgelands I
Edgelands I Chasm. Between two places. Dark phantasm, Faceless. Glitch. What damned decision Spawned this niche, This deep incision. Shift, Pass automata, Trans-locate dimension rift. Edit faceless from the data. This week we were given the task of writing
Edgelands I
Edgelands I Chasm. Between two places. Dark phantasm, Faceless. Glitch. What damned decision Spawned this niche, This deep incision. Shift, Pass automata, Trans-locate dimension rift. Edit faceless from the data. This week we were given the task of writing
Week 1: An introduction to hand-thrown bricks
In this session, we were shown the process of hand throwing bricks. Tools & Materials: Wet Clay Sand Brick Mould Water Pallet board Metal Bow Kiln Method: Firstly, prepare the mold (wooden.) This should be made to standard size of a brick.
Week 1: An introduction to hand-thrown bricks
In this session, we were shown the process of hand throwing bricks. Tools & Materials: Wet Clay Sand Brick Mould Water Pallet board Metal Bow Kiln Method: Firstly, prepare the mold (wooden.) This should be made to standard size of a brick.
Brick Assembly: Brick Throwing Session.19.01.2017.
Screen grabs from a video showing the process of hand brick throwing. Abdul, Ed, Ryan.
Brick Assembly: Brick Throwing Session.19.01.2017.
Screen grabs from a video showing the process of hand brick throwing. Abdul, Ed, Ryan.
Brick Making Demonstration
Demonstration from Adam Wattrus (above) We were taught how to throw a brick by Adam Wattrus. His demonstration was interesting as he had learned recently as well which made him conscious of many of the mistakes he had made when
Brick Making Demonstration
Demonstration from Adam Wattrus (above) We were taught how to throw a brick by Adam Wattrus. His demonstration was interesting as he had learned recently as well which made him conscious of many of the mistakes he had made when
Modern Gazetteer – Digbeth First Friday installation
Modern Gazetteer have been offered a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Digbeth First Friday event in February 2017. We will be curating and exhibiting a small sample of 60 models alongside an augmented reality installation at K4 Architects
Modern Gazetteer – Digbeth First Friday installation
Modern Gazetteer have been offered a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Digbeth First Friday event in February 2017. We will be curating and exhibiting a small sample of 60 models alongside an augmented reality installation at K4 Architects
Augmented reality – A Virtual installation.
The client for the project had stressed concerns with an installation in Fletchers walk, where we had originally intended to suspend 2,000 models from the soffit. Wanting to still have a public facing exhibition in one of the last remnants
Augmented reality – A Virtual installation.
The client for the project had stressed concerns with an installation in Fletchers walk, where we had originally intended to suspend 2,000 models from the soffit. Wanting to still have a public facing exhibition in one of the last remnants
Development of the Moulding Process
The original moulding process allowed us to determine whether or not the procedures we were using would be sufficient enough to create a meaningful mould. As a’group’ (Matthew, Rachel) we had come to the conclusion, that the mixing process we were using was
Development of the Moulding Process
The original moulding process allowed us to determine whether or not the procedures we were using would be sufficient enough to create a meaningful mould. As a’group’ (Matthew, Rachel) we had come to the conclusion, that the mixing process we were using was
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