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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
Wellbeing Community Gardens – Concept
A brief overview of the pdf sent to Faye on the 31st of Jan.
Brick Group A – Week 4
Week 4 – Adam Watruss came in this week and talked through what he did last year. Then he demonstrated hand-throwing clay. Process of hand-throwing clay: The important stage of hand-throwing clay is adding sand to both clay and the
Brick Group A – Week 4
Week 4 – Adam Watruss came in this week and talked through what he did last year. Then he demonstrated hand-throwing clay. Process of hand-throwing clay: The important stage of hand-throwing clay is adding sand to both clay and the
Brick Group A – Week 3
Week 3 – We had our clay induction with Claire Walton. During the induction Claire spoke about the basics about clay and also health and safety. Also we was shown how to hand-throw clay. Firstly, we clamped the mould in
Brick Group A – Week 3
Week 3 – We had our clay induction with Claire Walton. During the induction Claire spoke about the basics about clay and also health and safety. Also we was shown how to hand-throw clay. Firstly, we clamped the mould in
Week 3 – Group D- Clay Induction
In week three, we tested our moulds by using pottery clay to create our bricks. We did this to see how secure our moulds were and what things we would change about them. Our mould had the biscuit joint which
Week 3 – Group D- Clay Induction
In week three, we tested our moulds by using pottery clay to create our bricks. We did this to see how secure our moulds were and what things we would change about them. Our mould had the biscuit joint which
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 4 | Discussion with Master students
This week we had the review with Product Design Master students. We presented our ideas and analysis before discussing their initial thoughts on what we are planning to achieve. Also this week, we had a first look at some of the
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 4 | Discussion with Master students
This week we had the review with Product Design Master students. We presented our ideas and analysis before discussing their initial thoughts on what we are planning to achieve. Also this week, we had a first look at some of the
Scene 1 Installation – Frames.
In this meeting, group 1 and group 5 liaise together to form one idea for the beginning of the play to the end. We had to create an installation that would work together for both groups. As the first scene
Scene 1 Installation – Frames.
In this meeting, group 1 and group 5 liaise together to form one idea for the beginning of the play to the end. We had to create an installation that would work together for both groups. As the first scene
Meeting Group 1
We had collated a short meeting to arrange some thoughts and ideas into our concept. Each group have to come up with a concept idea and to talk throughly about their findings and justification to their design. In our findings
Meeting Group 1
We had collated a short meeting to arrange some thoughts and ideas into our concept. Each group have to come up with a concept idea and to talk throughly about their findings and justification to their design. In our findings
Keeley Travel – Week 2
As a group we went on a 3 hour walk around the city, beginning outside of the Curzon building and ending within Grand Central. The purpose of the walk to observe the city in a different way that we usual
Keeley Travel – Week 2
As a group we went on a 3 hour walk around the city, beginning outside of the Curzon building and ending within Grand Central. The purpose of the walk to observe the city in a different way that we usual
Keeley Travel – Week 2 Walk
Keeley travel walk for week 2 had us a group travel from Millennium Point to New Street Station on a route that took us through Digbeth, The Bullring shopping area, St Phillips, Victoria Square, The Mail Box and finally New
Keeley Travel – Week 2 Walk
Keeley travel walk for week 2 had us a group travel from Millennium Point to New Street Station on a route that took us through Digbeth, The Bullring shopping area, St Phillips, Victoria Square, The Mail Box and finally New
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 3 | Defining the Urban Strategy
This week we made the decision as to who the lighting will cater to and what the prime usage would be. Taking into consideration the functional light available on site already, we decided that the prime usage for our design
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 3 | Defining the Urban Strategy
This week we made the decision as to who the lighting will cater to and what the prime usage would be. Taking into consideration the functional light available on site already, we decided that the prime usage for our design
Visions Of America
“Architecture as a canvas and light as a material.” – Refik Anadol Visions of America: Amériques Led by conductor laureate Esa – Pekka Salonen, performed by Los Angeles. Philharmonic Duration: 25 Minutes Rehearsal Documentation from 6th November, 2014 Walt
Visions Of America
“Architecture as a canvas and light as a material.” – Refik Anadol Visions of America: Amériques Led by conductor laureate Esa – Pekka Salonen, performed by Los Angeles. Philharmonic Duration: 25 Minutes Rehearsal Documentation from 6th November, 2014 Walt
BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 2
Looking into key terms such as the materials used in Brutalist architecture. An example: Reinforced concrete – Rough unfinished surfaces are one of the key features of brutalist architecture, therefore reinforced concrete can be seen in most brutalist forms; Central Library
BHX MOD SOC MAP – Week 2
Looking into key terms such as the materials used in Brutalist architecture. An example: Reinforced concrete – Rough unfinished surfaces are one of the key features of brutalist architecture, therefore reinforced concrete can be seen in most brutalist forms; Central Library
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
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