Author Archives: Co:LAB Student

Aluminium Tectonics – Emraan Mayow

ASH & LACY TIMELINE 1857 – Formed First Company – Joseph Ash. 1864 – Joined with John Pierce Lacy to form Ash & Lacy. 1970 – Ash & Lacy Steel Products Formed. 1975 – Floclad Added to Product Range. 1984 – Flospan Buildings Developed and Launched/Dekex Fully Sealed Roof

Aluminium Tectonics – Emraan Mayow

ASH & LACY TIMELINE 1857 – Formed First Company – Joseph Ash. 1864 – Joined with John Pierce Lacy to form Ash & Lacy. 1970 – Ash & Lacy Steel Products Formed. 1975 – Floclad Added to Product Range. 1984 – Flospan Buildings Developed and Launched/Dekex Fully Sealed Roof

Stirchley St. – area mapping

Residential area/comercial area Key points, main blocks, local shops

Stirchley St. – area mapping

Residential area/comercial area Key points, main blocks, local shops

Research

Research into local amenities

Research

Research into local amenities

Historical Urban Development

Urban Development Desktop Survey utilising Historic mapping to identify how Stirchley Village has developed over time. Please view the pdf attachment above.

Historical Urban Development

Urban Development Desktop Survey utilising Historic mapping to identify how Stirchley Village has developed over time. Please view the pdf attachment above.

Baad Space. The proposal.

The final consultation with the art students was generally well received. We had finally reached a solution which in principle met their needs. The issues raised were fine tuning points, not the fundamental changes we had received at previous consultations. They

Baad Space. The proposal.

The final consultation with the art students was generally well received. We had finally reached a solution which in principle met their needs. The issues raised were fine tuning points, not the fundamental changes we had received at previous consultations. They

Fatima Ladak // Competition Brief Final Output

After 2 prototypes of the competition brief package, the final version is now complete. The inner sheets are now a series of thinner gsm paper type while the outer sheets are heavyweight and matt. This allows the folder to hold

Fatima Ladak // Competition Brief Final Output

After 2 prototypes of the competition brief package, the final version is now complete. The inner sheets are now a series of thinner gsm paper type while the outer sheets are heavyweight and matt. This allows the folder to hold

Workshop at the Birmingham Hippodrome // Rachelle Salazar

The danceXchange is an organisation that organises performing events all over Birmingham. One of the largest event that will be held on Birmingham is the International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB). This event is well known for its diversity of cultures as

Workshop at the Birmingham Hippodrome // Rachelle Salazar

The danceXchange is an organisation that organises performing events all over Birmingham. One of the largest event that will be held on Birmingham is the International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB). This event is well known for its diversity of cultures as

Aluminium Tectonics – Benjamin James

Finally, the ‘cross louvre’ design for our solar shading system is complete. It has developed through all stages with initial designs being inspired by the simple experience of walking through a wood. The experience led to the idea of manipulating

Aluminium Tectonics – Benjamin James

Finally, the ‘cross louvre’ design for our solar shading system is complete. It has developed through all stages with initial designs being inspired by the simple experience of walking through a wood. The experience led to the idea of manipulating

Aluminium techtonics – Final product – Stanley Fu

After many tests with cardboard and aluminium, the final produce was ready to be made. A 4x4cm wooden frame was used to support the cladding system which would be build at a scale of 1:2. We built the model high

Aluminium techtonics – Final product – Stanley Fu

After many tests with cardboard and aluminium, the final produce was ready to be made. A 4x4cm wooden frame was used to support the cladding system which would be build at a scale of 1:2. We built the model high

Aluminium Tectonics – Kimran Farooq

Our light studies show that designs 2 and 3 work most effectively as they reduce the amount of light reflecting from the facade; they reduce the amount of light entering through the windows and they don’t completely block the view

Aluminium Tectonics – Kimran Farooq

Our light studies show that designs 2 and 3 work most effectively as they reduce the amount of light reflecting from the facade; they reduce the amount of light entering through the windows and they don’t completely block the view

Aluminium Tectonics- Jagdeep Sehmar

The sketches show alternative joining methods we explored before finalising our chosen method. Both methods consisted of using a ‘T-joint’ that would be bolted into the substructure frame. Using this we would simply bolt the two neighbouring shading devices together

Aluminium Tectonics- Jagdeep Sehmar

The sketches show alternative joining methods we explored before finalising our chosen method. Both methods consisted of using a ‘T-joint’ that would be bolted into the substructure frame. Using this we would simply bolt the two neighbouring shading devices together

Post zero carbon IES|Matthew Evans

Over the sessions on zero carbon design, i have successfully turned the Victorian house into a zero carbon building, with CO2 being -29KgCO2. This programme has taught me what can you change and what can’t you change when it comes

Post zero carbon IES|Matthew Evans

Over the sessions on zero carbon design, i have successfully turned the Victorian house into a zero carbon building, with CO2 being -29KgCO2. This programme has taught me what can you change and what can’t you change when it comes

Thursday 27th February

This past week I have rounded up all the missing information, finding it from the internet and emailing the site manager, Tim Botfield and his manager Veronica Barry. I then gave this to Greg for him to add to the

Thursday 27th February

This past week I have rounded up all the missing information, finding it from the internet and emailing the site manager, Tim Botfield and his manager Veronica Barry. I then gave this to Greg for him to add to the

Fatima Ladak // Brief Prototype

Below is an image of a prototype of the competition brief that I will produce. The idea is to create a package of information to send out to those interested in the competition. The information will consist of the project

Fatima Ladak // Brief Prototype

Below is an image of a prototype of the competition brief that I will produce. The idea is to create a package of information to send out to those interested in the competition. The information will consist of the project