Category Archives: Modern Gazetteer

Simon Day | Binding the archive

How can the process of binding can inform the publication for the project? The use of open, or ‘case binding’ without a spine, can present a document for which paper stock (colour, density, type) can inform a visible index for

Simon Day | Binding the archive

How can the process of binding can inform the publication for the project? The use of open, or ‘case binding’ without a spine, can present a document for which paper stock (colour, density, type) can inform a visible index for

Esqandar Zulqarnain // Vantage & Heritage

Vantage & Heritage is a form of a tribute to Bournville’s affluent typologies of architecture from domestic houses to civic buildings. Framed by arts & crafts influenced design, the exhibition is to give the viewer an interactive experience of getting

Esqandar Zulqarnain // Vantage & Heritage

Vantage & Heritage is a form of a tribute to Bournville’s affluent typologies of architecture from domestic houses to civic buildings. Framed by arts & crafts influenced design, the exhibition is to give the viewer an interactive experience of getting

Ross Hetherington // Social Mix 1974 – 2013

Bournville was planned as a social city, probably the first community where a “fine grained” (Sarkissian, W and Heine, W p.13) social mix was planned from the start. From the outset George (Cadbury) wanted to create a mixed community, a

Ross Hetherington // Social Mix 1974 – 2013

Bournville was planned as a social city, probably the first community where a “fine grained” (Sarkissian, W and Heine, W p.13) social mix was planned from the start. From the outset George (Cadbury) wanted to create a mixed community, a

Ross Hetherington // Exhibition

Exhibition Drawing – Precedents – Printing –  A0 (or equivalent) Giclee Print (Canson Aquarelle Rag 310 gsm paper)  – £80.00 x 2 (Or lower cost inkjet printing.) Potential for booklet/zine to compliment?? Framing Options – Thin Black Frame  – £40.00 x 2 Optional Slab Exhibition

Ross Hetherington // Exhibition

Exhibition Drawing – Precedents – Printing –  A0 (or equivalent) Giclee Print (Canson Aquarelle Rag 310 gsm paper)  – £80.00 x 2 (Or lower cost inkjet printing.) Potential for booklet/zine to compliment?? Framing Options – Thin Black Frame  – £40.00 x 2 Optional Slab Exhibition

Numan Hassan // Doorways Part of Preservation

In May 2006 Trustees introduced a policy which stipulated that the use of UPVC for windows and doors would not be permitted on properties in Bournville Village Conservation Area, Bournville Tenants Conservation area, Bournville Works Housing Society Area, Laurence Court,

Numan Hassan // Doorways Part of Preservation

In May 2006 Trustees introduced a policy which stipulated that the use of UPVC for windows and doors would not be permitted on properties in Bournville Village Conservation Area, Bournville Tenants Conservation area, Bournville Works Housing Society Area, Laurence Court,

Numan Hassan // Protection of Bournville

Bournville Village Trust has been responsible for the administration and management of the Estate since its formation in 1900. Since that time, the Trust has continued to develop within the confines of the Estate in accordance with the wishes of its Founder, and to

Numan Hassan // Protection of Bournville

Bournville Village Trust has been responsible for the administration and management of the Estate since its formation in 1900. Since that time, the Trust has continued to develop within the confines of the Estate in accordance with the wishes of its Founder, and to

3.3.3_20131015_BVT MArch Module Brief

3.3.3_20131015_BVT MArch Module Brief

“Photography [……

“Photography […] is suspended between both the discourse of science and art, staking its claim to cultural value on both the model of truth upheld by empirical science and the model of pleasure offered by the romantic aesthetics” Allan Sekula,

“Photography [……

“Photography […] is suspended between both the discourse of science and art, staking its claim to cultural value on both the model of truth upheld by empirical science and the model of pleasure offered by the romantic aesthetics” Allan Sekula,

“Archives are c…

“Archives are contradictory in character […] One is torn between narration and categorisation, between chronology and inventory” Allan Sekula, Reading an Archive, p.446

“Archives are c…

“Archives are contradictory in character […] One is torn between narration and categorisation, between chronology and inventory” Allan Sekula, Reading an Archive, p.446

David Stone // Modern Contemporary Digital Artists

French contemporary artists François Quévillon is an installation and media artist from Montreal Quebec, Canada. His work explores phenomena of the world and perception through the implementation of processes sensitive to the public’s interference and to the environment’s variable conditions. His

David Stone // Modern Contemporary Digital Artists

French contemporary artists François Quévillon is an installation and media artist from Montreal Quebec, Canada. His work explores phenomena of the world and perception through the implementation of processes sensitive to the public’s interference and to the environment’s variable conditions. His

Eleni Zorpa// Modern Gazetteer

Above post show the new characteristics and rules of houses design over the year in Bournville Trust Village .

Eleni Zorpa// Modern Gazetteer

Above post show the new characteristics and rules of houses design over the year in Bournville Trust Village .

Eleni Zorpa //Modern Gazetteer

After the dialogue which i had with some students from Art School last week we had very interesting discussion about the control rules which create an Utopia around the Bournville. Thus this week i focused on these BVT rules through

Eleni Zorpa //Modern Gazetteer

After the dialogue which i had with some students from Art School last week we had very interesting discussion about the control rules which create an Utopia around the Bournville. Thus this week i focused on these BVT rules through

Ross Hetherington // Online Survey – Initial Responses

The online survey has been live for just over a week, there has been an interesting response so far with some key themes repeating. The survey has also caused people to debate the morals of the question in their responses.

Ross Hetherington // Online Survey – Initial Responses

The online survey has been live for just over a week, there has been an interesting response so far with some key themes repeating. The survey has also caused people to debate the morals of the question in their responses.

Simon Day | Print Degradation & it’s value

A more practical aspect of the design and print process when considering archival material is how the stored information will degrade over time, and how decisions made now will affect the quality and reliability of the information in years to

Simon Day | Print Degradation & it’s value

A more practical aspect of the design and print process when considering archival material is how the stored information will degrade over time, and how decisions made now will affect the quality and reliability of the information in years to