Category Archives: Bhm Mod Soc Map
BHX MOD SOC MAP_GLOSSARY: Brutalism
Context The term was associated with the architects Peter and Alison Smithson in the 1950s and 1960s. Principal characteristics Structure, materials and services expressed honestly Expressing the functional spaces and their relationship. simple, block-like forms and raw concrete construction Rough
BHX MOD SOC MAP_GLOSSARY: Brutalism
Context The term was associated with the architects Peter and Alison Smithson in the 1950s and 1960s. Principal characteristics Structure, materials and services expressed honestly Expressing the functional spaces and their relationship. simple, block-like forms and raw concrete construction Rough
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Reinforced Concrete
Reinforced concrete: “Reinforced concrete is an artificial monolithic materials, derived from the union of steel and concrete, when the latter hardens after the mix has been poured in a fluid state into specially prepared shuttering.” Rough unfinished surfaces are one
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Reinforced Concrete
Reinforced concrete: “Reinforced concrete is an artificial monolithic materials, derived from the union of steel and concrete, when the latter hardens after the mix has been poured in a fluid state into specially prepared shuttering.” Rough unfinished surfaces are one
BHX MOD SOC MAP_GLOSSARY: International Style
Context Between 1920-1960. Developed in the 1920s and ’30s and became the dominant tendency in Western architecture (Europe and United States) during the middle decades of the 20th century. Architects Pioners Loos : domestic Perret, Behrens and Gropius: Industrial Sant`Elia :
BHX MOD SOC MAP_GLOSSARY: International Style
Context Between 1920-1960. Developed in the 1920s and ’30s and became the dominant tendency in Western architecture (Europe and United States) during the middle decades of the 20th century. Architects Pioners Loos : domestic Perret, Behrens and Gropius: Industrial Sant`Elia :
Demolishing a listed building
Conservation Areas : You can check with your local planning authority to see if your proposed work is in a conservation area. If you live in a conservation area, you will need planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation
Demolishing a listed building
Conservation Areas : You can check with your local planning authority to see if your proposed work is in a conservation area. If you live in a conservation area, you will need planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation
BHX MOD SOC MAP _ Historic England
Historic England Who are Historic England? Historic England are a public body that give advice to help people protect and preserve the Historic Environment through the use of grants and planning services generally. Historic England also has an extensive archive
BHX MOD SOC MAP _ Historic England
Historic England Who are Historic England? Historic England are a public body that give advice to help people protect and preserve the Historic Environment through the use of grants and planning services generally. Historic England also has an extensive archive
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Shell Structure
Shell Structure Shell Structures are commonly used in modernist designs as a representation of the capabilities of concrete. The designs tend to use single or doubled curves and natural forms in a sculptural way. More complex uses of shells come
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Shell Structure
Shell Structure Shell Structures are commonly used in modernist designs as a representation of the capabilities of concrete. The designs tend to use single or doubled curves and natural forms in a sculptural way. More complex uses of shells come
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Modular Co-ordination
Modular Co-ordination The term Modular Co-Ordination describes an attempted synergy between designers and manufacturers. Where component parts are ideally scaled to fit together in plans, and plans are designed around the use of the component parts. The standard first set
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Modular Co-ordination
Modular Co-ordination The term Modular Co-Ordination describes an attempted synergy between designers and manufacturers. Where component parts are ideally scaled to fit together in plans, and plans are designed around the use of the component parts. The standard first set
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Great Britain
Great Britain Great Britain is seen as a late adopter to the modernist style of architecture with examples before the 1930s being a rarity. The style was adopted more during periods of post war reconstruction with functionalism and new materials
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : Great Britain
Great Britain Great Britain is seen as a late adopter to the modernist style of architecture with examples before the 1930s being a rarity. The style was adopted more during periods of post war reconstruction with functionalism and new materials
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : CLASP
CLASP – Collection of Loosely Assembled Steel Parts The term CLASP was developed in the 1950s, particularly used in relation to the development of prefabricated schools. The schools would have been funded by SCOLA (School Consortium of Prefab Schools). The
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Glossary : CLASP
CLASP – Collection of Loosely Assembled Steel Parts The term CLASP was developed in the 1950s, particularly used in relation to the development of prefabricated schools. The schools would have been funded by SCOLA (School Consortium of Prefab Schools). The
BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 3
At the start of the session we explored key terms that are related to listed buildings, these terms were divided amongst the group. Group 3 looked into the ‘classifications’ and the removal of listed buildings – ‘can listed buildings be
BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 3
At the start of the session we explored key terms that are related to listed buildings, these terms were divided amongst the group. Group 3 looked into the ‘classifications’ and the removal of listed buildings – ‘can listed buildings be
WEEK 3- Exploring listed. buildings and its process
This week, we were given questions to answer about listed buildings to broaden our knowledge about it. In each group (3 groups) we were given questions which were to be answered about a specific subject on listed buildings. Group 2
WEEK 3- Exploring listed. buildings and its process
This week, we were given questions to answer about listed buildings to broaden our knowledge about it. In each group (3 groups) we were given questions which were to be answered about a specific subject on listed buildings. Group 2
BHX MOD SOC MAP_Week Two
In the second Colab session, groups were tasked with developing a glossary of key terms which will be used in the production of a map regarding the modernist buildings of Birmingham. The glossary included terms like ‘CLASP’ and ‘functionalism’ as
BHX MOD SOC MAP_Week Two
In the second Colab session, groups were tasked with developing a glossary of key terms which will be used in the production of a map regarding the modernist buildings of Birmingham. The glossary included terms like ‘CLASP’ and ‘functionalism’ as
BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 2
Discussion over key terms in week two session featured; Neo-Classicism, CLASP, Modular coordination and some significant figures as Louis Kahn, Gio Ponti, Luis Sert. Group explored key terms in a reference to Modernist Architecture in Great Britain. A brief analogy
BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 2
Discussion over key terms in week two session featured; Neo-Classicism, CLASP, Modular coordination and some significant figures as Louis Kahn, Gio Ponti, Luis Sert. Group explored key terms in a reference to Modernist Architecture in Great Britain. A brief analogy
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