Author Archives: Co:LAB Student

Jac Doody// Birmingham Central Mosque

On our initial visit to the mosque, we decided to explore the surrounding context to see what other activities go on in Highgate. On the adjacent street there stands a Catholic church, this difference in religion seems to go unnoticed

Jac Doody// Birmingham Central Mosque

On our initial visit to the mosque, we decided to explore the surrounding context to see what other activities go on in Highgate. On the adjacent street there stands a Catholic church, this difference in religion seems to go unnoticed

Aluminium Tectonics- Jagdeep Sehmar

For our Co.Lab module we are working with Ash & Lacy, who are leading manufacturers and distributors of metal envelope systems. They specialize in a range of roofing, rain cladding systems and architectural fabrications. Initially we met with the staff

Aluminium Tectonics- Jagdeep Sehmar

For our Co.Lab module we are working with Ash & Lacy, who are leading manufacturers and distributors of metal envelope systems. They specialize in a range of roofing, rain cladding systems and architectural fabrications. Initially we met with the staff

Fatima Ladak // ZSP Analysis

A second proposal by ZSP was analysed in order to give feedback to the mosque members. As a group we analysed the design via the same four criteria as Broadway Malyan. 1. Access: They have reconfigured the vehicular access point, by

Fatima Ladak // ZSP Analysis

A second proposal by ZSP was analysed in order to give feedback to the mosque members. As a group we analysed the design via the same four criteria as Broadway Malyan. 1. Access: They have reconfigured the vehicular access point, by

Fatima Ladak // Broadway Malyan Analysis

Having been given a previous proposal submitted for the Central Mosque design, as a group we analysed four criteria: access to the site, parking spaces allocated, the internal spaces and the aesthetics. Broadway Malyan: 1. Access points have primarily stayed the

Fatima Ladak // Broadway Malyan Analysis

Having been given a previous proposal submitted for the Central Mosque design, as a group we analysed four criteria: access to the site, parking spaces allocated, the internal spaces and the aesthetics. Broadway Malyan: 1. Access points have primarily stayed the

Stanley Fu – Aluminium Techtonics sessions

The group went to an aluminium/metalwork cladding company called ‘Ash and Lacys’.  Firstly we were taken to a meeting room where ‘A&L’ showed a presentation about the work they do. The group was then taken on a tour of the

Stanley Fu – Aluminium Techtonics sessions

The group went to an aluminium/metalwork cladding company called ‘Ash and Lacys’.  Firstly we were taken to a meeting room where ‘A&L’ showed a presentation about the work they do. The group was then taken on a tour of the

Matthew Evans- What I have learned Zero carbon sessions 1-4

During this colab series in zero carbon design we have been taught the programme IESVE which is a modelling system that allows users to produce buildings which are more environmentally efficient in design as the system tests the building using

Matthew Evans- What I have learned Zero carbon sessions 1-4

During this colab series in zero carbon design we have been taught the programme IESVE which is a modelling system that allows users to produce buildings which are more environmentally efficient in design as the system tests the building using

Student Feedback

Following the presentation of our initial ideas we consulted two groups of art students on what they wanted to see in the space, we asked them questions about hwo they used the space, if they liked the space, what would

Student Feedback

Following the presentation of our initial ideas we consulted two groups of art students on what they wanted to see in the space, we asked them questions about hwo they used the space, if they liked the space, what would

Initial Concept Development

From brief discussions with the art students I identified a need for some form of breakout or “comfortable” space that could also be used for lone / group working if needed. I looked into Japanese pod designs where small spaces

Initial Concept Development

From brief discussions with the art students I identified a need for some form of breakout or “comfortable” space that could also be used for lone / group working if needed. I looked into Japanese pod designs where small spaces

Architecture Studio Spacial Mapping

A look at how the architecture studio functions, how students use the space, if the space meets the students needs. My study was prepared over 3 weeks, each week I would select times to draw the use of the architecture

Architecture Studio Spacial Mapping

A look at how the architecture studio functions, how students use the space, if the space meets the students needs. My study was prepared over 3 weeks, each week I would select times to draw the use of the architecture

Precedent Study

A look at the “support structures” multi purpose partition. A partition unit that can be orientated in a variety of ways to create “internal” and “external spaces, creating surfaces and spaces for exhibitions, offices, storage, private working and group working etc.

Precedent Study

A look at the “support structures” multi purpose partition. A partition unit that can be orientated in a variety of ways to create “internal” and “external spaces, creating surfaces and spaces for exhibitions, offices, storage, private working and group working etc.

zero carbon design – learning the software | gaurav janey

The theme of this co.lab project is to learn how to reduce carbon emissions of buildings making the use of integrated environmental solutions (ies) software. the software aims to produce models of buildings with minimalistic carbon emission value (or possibly

zero carbon design – learning the software | gaurav janey

The theme of this co.lab project is to learn how to reduce carbon emissions of buildings making the use of integrated environmental solutions (ies) software. the software aims to produce models of buildings with minimalistic carbon emission value (or possibly

David Stone // Photosynth and Pointclouds

Microsoft’s Photosynth is a powerful tool that algorithmically arranges, scales, orientates and assembles a large collection of photos into a seamless ‘synth’. The synths can be explored similarly to a panoramic image but include a much stronger three dimensional element as

David Stone // Photosynth and Pointclouds

Microsoft’s Photosynth is a powerful tool that algorithmically arranges, scales, orientates and assembles a large collection of photos into a seamless ‘synth’. The synths can be explored similarly to a panoramic image but include a much stronger three dimensional element as

Fatima Ladak // Schedule of Uses

Having fulling analysed the annual calendar received from the Central Mosque, the diagram below illustrates that usage of the mosque throughout a full week based on a 24 hour clock. The prayer times used, indicate the entire period of each

Fatima Ladak // Schedule of Uses

Having fulling analysed the annual calendar received from the Central Mosque, the diagram below illustrates that usage of the mosque throughout a full week based on a 24 hour clock. The prayer times used, indicate the entire period of each

David Stone // Mission Statement

I have been studying the Bournville Carillon, which overlooks the village green at the heart of Bournville. The history and meaning of the Carillon took my interest after I heard it play and wanted to look deeper into what more

David Stone // Mission Statement

I have been studying the Bournville Carillon, which overlooks the village green at the heart of Bournville. The history and meaning of the Carillon took my interest after I heard it play and wanted to look deeper into what more