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Innovative Urban Lighting Week 6 Group 2 – Laser cut bats and light study
After making the cardboard bats the previous week, we concluded that bats with a pattern cut out would not only keep the weight down, but could potentially cast interesting patterns on the ground and canal with the sunlight. I designed
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 6 Group 2 – Laser cut bats and light study
After making the cardboard bats the previous week, we concluded that bats with a pattern cut out would not only keep the weight down, but could potentially cast interesting patterns on the ground and canal with the sunlight. I designed
Innovative Urban Lighting- Week 2 Group 2- Inspiration for lighting as an attraction
We established early on that the site is well lit during the evening due to the surrounding buildings, Curzon B extension and University Locks. The new buildings and updated public realm means that the site is well lit. Bearing this
Innovative Urban Lighting- Week 2 Group 2- Inspiration for lighting as an attraction
We established early on that the site is well lit during the evening due to the surrounding buildings, Curzon B extension and University Locks. The new buildings and updated public realm means that the site is well lit. Bearing this
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 8 Group 2 – Color Palette
In the week 8, we start to discuss the color of light. If all the bats are white, the whole look of light might quite boring, so we try to pick three different colors for the bats. The picture below
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 8 Group 2 – Color Palette
In the week 8, we start to discuss the color of light. If all the bats are white, the whole look of light might quite boring, so we try to pick three different colors for the bats. The picture below
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 4 Group 2 – Presentation to Product Design MA students.
The only real poorly lit area was underneath the bridge. Taking on board what the Canal and River Trust said regarding not having fittings on the bridge itself we decided that LED lights under the hand rail would be more
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 4 Group 2 – Presentation to Product Design MA students.
The only real poorly lit area was underneath the bridge. Taking on board what the Canal and River Trust said regarding not having fittings on the bridge itself we decided that LED lights under the hand rail would be more
Innovative Urban Lighting- Week 7 Group 2- Presentation
Formative presentations were held on 21.02.2018, where Phillips lighting had been invited to attend to hear about our projects, to discuss and provide feedback on how to move forward. We had prepared a presentation which went through our initial analysis,
Innovative Urban Lighting- Week 7 Group 2- Presentation
Formative presentations were held on 21.02.2018, where Phillips lighting had been invited to attend to hear about our projects, to discuss and provide feedback on how to move forward. We had prepared a presentation which went through our initial analysis,
Creating a story line.
A long time ago in a classroom far far away, four architecture students found themselves in a bit of a pickle. Their idea for coLAB was creative and fun but sometimes their thoughts were fickle. walkers, drivers It is the
Creating a story line.
A long time ago in a classroom far far away, four architecture students found themselves in a bit of a pickle. Their idea for coLAB was creative and fun but sometimes their thoughts were fickle. walkers, drivers It is the
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 6 Group 2 – Section Model
At the end of last week discussion, we decided to do the light design which can on the top of the canal and link the Curzon building and University Locks. In order to provide an interesting effect in the daytime,
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 6 Group 2 – Section Model
At the end of last week discussion, we decided to do the light design which can on the top of the canal and link the Curzon building and University Locks. In order to provide an interesting effect in the daytime,
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 8 | Development of acrylic model
We analysed the card board model and made the changes that where necessary in order to move on to the first laser cut 1 -1 model we changed the dimensions and the angles of the product and finalised it AutoCad.
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 8 | Development of acrylic model
We analysed the card board model and made the changes that where necessary in order to move on to the first laser cut 1 -1 model we changed the dimensions and the angles of the product and finalised it AutoCad.
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 7 Group 2 – Animation
As part of the group presentation to Philips I made an animation of the bats using the cross section which Adam made, and bat ‘paintbrushes’ made on photoshop manipulated to make them look like they were in flight. Unlike a
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 7 Group 2 – Animation
As part of the group presentation to Philips I made an animation of the bats using the cross section which Adam made, and bat ‘paintbrushes’ made on photoshop manipulated to make them look like they were in flight. Unlike a
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 2 Group 2 – Canal & River Trust Visit
After establishing the maintenance of the canals were the responsibility of the Canal and River Trust we though it would be advantageous to visit their office and askabout planning permission and potential lighting restrictions (JL)
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 2 Group 2 – Canal & River Trust Visit
After establishing the maintenance of the canals were the responsibility of the Canal and River Trust we though it would be advantageous to visit their office and askabout planning permission and potential lighting restrictions (JL)
Edit/or Precedent study
One of the key tasks for the Co.Lab module was to review the existing website for the Architecture, Festival & the City, and propose a new design template and content for a new website. As a group we analysed the
Edit/or Precedent study
One of the key tasks for the Co.Lab module was to review the existing website for the Architecture, Festival & the City, and propose a new design template and content for a new website. As a group we analysed the
Innovative Urban Lighting Group 4 – Site Analysis Week 2
22th January Site analysis – Sketches During the site visit we began develop a urban design strategy to see what areas needed potential lighting and developed as part of the public realm. As the idea the was to include the
Innovative Urban Lighting Group 4 – Site Analysis Week 2
22th January Site analysis – Sketches During the site visit we began develop a urban design strategy to see what areas needed potential lighting and developed as part of the public realm. As the idea the was to include the
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Archival Images
During the 7th Co.Lab session, we considered the use of archival images or drawings in the map. This would be useful for representing buildings that are have been demolished or buildings that were never built. Using the ‘The digital archive
BHX MOD SOC MAP_ Archival Images
During the 7th Co.Lab session, we considered the use of archival images or drawings in the map. This would be useful for representing buildings that are have been demolished or buildings that were never built. Using the ‘The digital archive
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 1 Group 4 – Site Visit
Monday 8th January During the first site visit to Ashted Locks, located between the New Curzon Building and Student Accommodation (University Locks). We began to walk around the canal boundary to observe the initial site constraints and opportunities that could
Innovative Urban Lighting Week 1 Group 4 – Site Visit
Monday 8th January During the first site visit to Ashted Locks, located between the New Curzon Building and Student Accommodation (University Locks). We began to walk around the canal boundary to observe the initial site constraints and opportunities that could
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