Author Archives: Co:LAB Student
Design Development
This week we have presented our proposal of the entrance screen for the new Birmingham Conservatoire. After measuring the opening from a facade elevation provided by the architects of the new building we have decided to create a 1:2 scale model
Design Development
This week we have presented our proposal of the entrance screen for the new Birmingham Conservatoire. After measuring the opening from a facade elevation provided by the architects of the new building we have decided to create a 1:2 scale model
MODERN GAZETTEER: PARADISE LOST- Beth Mamicha
The images above demonstrate our first insights from our first group session. We created a mind map after our initial site visit to the Paradise Forum. Looking into the buildings different usability, maintainability, potential and loses. It was mostly our first time
MODERN GAZETTEER: PARADISE LOST- Beth Mamicha
The images above demonstrate our first insights from our first group session. We created a mind map after our initial site visit to the Paradise Forum. Looking into the buildings different usability, maintainability, potential and loses. It was mostly our first time
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
First week of Workshop sessions. We racked our brains for ideas on how we could clad the Conservatoire building and we came up with these initial models. We focused on the subject of music and movement so that we could
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
First week of Workshop sessions. We racked our brains for ideas on how we could clad the Conservatoire building and we came up with these initial models. We focused on the subject of music and movement so that we could
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
After observing the complete Ash and Lacy production processes, we were split into groups and produced a presentation focusing on one of the areas, using a range of media and also producing a draft of a response to the next part of
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
After observing the complete Ash and Lacy production processes, we were split into groups and produced a presentation focusing on one of the areas, using a range of media and also producing a draft of a response to the next part of
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
Our first site visit to Ash & Lacy as an introduction into part 1 of the project, comprising of a presentation into the companies history and current ventures, followed by a general tour of the production sequence involved.
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
Our first site visit to Ash & Lacy as an introduction into part 1 of the project, comprising of a presentation into the companies history and current ventures, followed by a general tour of the production sequence involved.
John Maxted // Paradise Circus Initial Response
Following the group walk around the initial response to the site was quite mixed. Responses varied from the brutal nature of the finished concrete to items concerning failing spaces. A reoccurring theme that came up was the juxtaposition between the
John Maxted // Paradise Circus Initial Response
Following the group walk around the initial response to the site was quite mixed. Responses varied from the brutal nature of the finished concrete to items concerning failing spaces. A reoccurring theme that came up was the juxtaposition between the
John Maxted // Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
On our visit to the Museums Collection Centre we were overwhelmed with the range of items and artefacts within the collection. The sheer scale and size of the collection was quite overwhelming, especially within the austere space of the warehouse.
John Maxted // Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
On our visit to the Museums Collection Centre we were overwhelmed with the range of items and artefacts within the collection. The sheer scale and size of the collection was quite overwhelming, especially within the austere space of the warehouse.
Zero Carbon – M.Arch
Working in-conjunction with the zero carbon course students, masters students have been training in a software called Integrated Environmental Solutions. This Co.Lab project is currently a knowledge sharing based process to allow architectural students to gain a further understanding of a
Zero Carbon – M.Arch
Working in-conjunction with the zero carbon course students, masters students have been training in a software called Integrated Environmental Solutions. This Co.Lab project is currently a knowledge sharing based process to allow architectural students to gain a further understanding of a
Term 1
Last week we finished the first term at St Edmund’s. This term we have been working closely with both year 12 and 13 on their design skills. We were very aware from the start that ‘design skills’ is a very
Term 1
Last week we finished the first term at St Edmund’s. This term we have been working closely with both year 12 and 13 on their design skills. We were very aware from the start that ‘design skills’ is a very
Client Presentation
On 8th December, we presented our proposed scheme so far to Nick Hands, the manager of Malvern Outdoor Elements. The presentation gave us a first hand experience of presenting to a client in a professional manner. The presentation went well and
Client Presentation
On 8th December, we presented our proposed scheme so far to Nick Hands, the manager of Malvern Outdoor Elements. The presentation gave us a first hand experience of presenting to a client in a professional manner. The presentation went well and
COLAB: MALVERN OUTDOORS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Prior to meeting our client and presenting our final design, we had several collaborative sessions and group meetings that take place on alternate Mondays: 27th October – Parkside building BCU On our first meeting we all split up into smaller
COLAB: MALVERN OUTDOORS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Prior to meeting our client and presenting our final design, we had several collaborative sessions and group meetings that take place on alternate Mondays: 27th October – Parkside building BCU On our first meeting we all split up into smaller
SITE VISIT: MALVERN OUTDOORS
Malvern Outdoor Elements approached Birmingham School of Architecture to produce a feasibility study for a live design project. This has provided unique opportunities for year 2 students to experience the initial stages of a project that may ultimately get built,
SITE VISIT: MALVERN OUTDOORS
Malvern Outdoor Elements approached Birmingham School of Architecture to produce a feasibility study for a live design project. This has provided unique opportunities for year 2 students to experience the initial stages of a project that may ultimately get built,
Modern Gazetteer III – Group 4
With the demolition of the Birmingham Central library due to begin in early 2015 the question has arisen as part of the Co-Lab project how do we archive the library? It is inappropriate to take a literal archivist approach to
Modern Gazetteer III – Group 4
With the demolition of the Birmingham Central library due to begin in early 2015 the question has arisen as part of the Co-Lab project how do we archive the library? It is inappropriate to take a literal archivist approach to
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