Category Archives: News and Events

Project Launch, 2013-14

Today saw the launch presentation for all 10 projects in this year’s Co.lab inititive. Students will be updating their progress via the blog. Below is a full list of projects: IDBF Community Launch              partner: DanceXchange Hodge Hill Landscapes              partner: Hodge

Project Launch, 2013-14

Today saw the launch presentation for all 10 projects in this year’s Co.lab inititive. Students will be updating their progress via the blog. Below is a full list of projects: IDBF Community Launch              partner: DanceXchange Hodge Hill Landscapes              partner: Hodge

Co.Lab will exhibit all our projects this year on Thursday 27 June at MADE* as part of Love Architecture Birmingham and the catalogue launch of Thrift Radiates Happiness There will be a bbq, drinks, chat and yes, some more neon

Co.Lab will exhibit all our projects this year on Thursday 27 June at MADE* as part of Love Architecture Birmingham and the catalogue launch of Thrift Radiates Happiness There will be a bbq, drinks, chat and yes, some more neon

Tamed With A Smile Opening: 22 June, 17:00

Co.Lab and the Modern Gazetteer research group will be launching our next exhibition at Dudley Zoo as part of Tamed With A Smile – a project investigating the relationship between the legacy, preservation and potential of the Tecton Buildings as

Tamed With A Smile Opening: 22 June, 17:00

Co.Lab and the Modern Gazetteer research group will be launching our next exhibition at Dudley Zoo as part of Tamed With A Smile – a project investigating the relationship between the legacy, preservation and potential of the Tecton Buildings as

We are on the network

          We recently submitted some projects to be part of the Live Projects Network, an online resource for a ‘critical point of reference’ on experiential learning activities. Set up by Jane Anderson and Colin Priest, two

We are on the network

          We recently submitted some projects to be part of the Live Projects Network, an online resource for a ‘critical point of reference’ on experiential learning activities. Set up by Jane Anderson and Colin Priest, two

School Events Launched

                        The School Events have finally launched with 6 great projects. Most projects selections are now full after the presentation was packed with students. This year we are integrating

School Events Launched

                        The School Events have finally launched with 6 great projects. Most projects selections are now full after the presentation was packed with students. This year we are integrating

BD Blog

                          Co.lab is featured in BD Online this week with an article by Fatema Bandali, one of our graduate mentors.  Fatema discusses the perspectives of both sides (what

BD Blog

                          Co.lab is featured in BD Online this week with an article by Fatema Bandali, one of our graduate mentors.  Fatema discusses the perspectives of both sides (what

School Events 9-24 May

Every year, the Birmingham School of Architecture coordinates an Events period in May to get students in a wide range of activities beyond their regular assignments. This will be the first time the events are under the Co.lab initiative. And

School Events 9-24 May

Every year, the Birmingham School of Architecture coordinates an Events period in May to get students in a wide range of activities beyond their regular assignments. This will be the first time the events are under the Co.lab initiative. And

The Importance of Live Projects in Architecture Schools

<From the RIBA Student Newsletter, April 2013> by Fatema Bandali, Co.lab Mentor Many a time, as students of architecture, we have questioned different stages of design with ‘how is this to be constructed?’ As more weight is generally placed on

The Importance of Live Projects in Architecture Schools

<From the RIBA Student Newsletter, April 2013> by Fatema Bandali, Co.lab Mentor Many a time, as students of architecture, we have questioned different stages of design with ‘how is this to be constructed?’ As more weight is generally placed on

The Palais Opens

The Flatpack Palais opens its doors after almost 7 months preparation. The venue will be packed with screenings and filmic events for the next four days. Visit the Flatpack website for details on the programme www.flatpackfestival.org.uk/

The Palais Opens

The Flatpack Palais opens its doors after almost 7 months preparation. The venue will be packed with screenings and filmic events for the next four days. Visit the Flatpack website for details on the programme www.flatpackfestival.org.uk/

Open Lecture: Assemble Studio

                              Co.lab and the Birmingham School of Architecture invited Anthony Engi Meacock from Assmble studio to provide students with a short presentation on their recent works

Open Lecture: Assemble Studio

                              Co.lab and the Birmingham School of Architecture invited Anthony Engi Meacock from Assmble studio to provide students with a short presentation on their recent works

Co.Lab Christmas Review @ NEST

The review marked the halfway point for all projects this academic year. 130+ students, 28 presentations, 10 projects, 4 courses, lots of sandwiches, one rubbish photo. Thank you to NEST Gallery for the catering, Glenn Howells Architects for the space,

Co.Lab Christmas Review @ NEST

The review marked the halfway point for all projects this academic year. 130+ students, 28 presentations, 10 projects, 4 courses, lots of sandwiches, one rubbish photo. Thank you to NEST Gallery for the catering, Glenn Howells Architects for the space,