Category Archives: Student Blog
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
[EDIT/or] BCU Marketing
As part of the promotion of our work and development of the online presence of the conference we met with BSOAD marketing team to discuss the different avenues we could pursue. Ed described that although many students have set up
[EDIT/or] BCU Marketing
As part of the promotion of our work and development of the online presence of the conference we met with BSOAD marketing team to discuss the different avenues we could pursue. Ed described that although many students have set up
Brick Project – Group D – Week 2
On the second week of the Colab project, we were tasked to create a temporary mould. We went to see what facilities we had available. We managed to created a practice mould for our current brick project, we used Plywood
Brick Project – Group D – Week 2
On the second week of the Colab project, we were tasked to create a temporary mould. We went to see what facilities we had available. We managed to created a practice mould for our current brick project, we used Plywood
Brick Group A – Week 1
Week 1 – We did basic research about bricks. What makes a brick: Bricks are made from clay-bearing soil, lime, and sand (concrete materials) Process of making a brick: Clay preparation – It is important that the clay is prepared
Brick Group A – Week 1
Week 1 – We did basic research about bricks. What makes a brick: Bricks are made from clay-bearing soil, lime, and sand (concrete materials) Process of making a brick: Clay preparation – It is important that the clay is prepared
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 2 | Photos & initial ideas
After viewing the site, I was interested in the users that actually used and traveled through the site, from this I went back to the site to view the users of the site, I observed many people using the site
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 2 | Photos & initial ideas
After viewing the site, I was interested in the users that actually used and traveled through the site, from this I went back to the site to view the users of the site, I observed many people using the site
Brick Group B – Week 1
Date: 12/01/2018 The Brick Project – Group B INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH The common materials used for masonry construction is brick, as it is generally a highly durable form of construction. Traditionally, the term brick referred to ‘a unit composed of clay, but
Brick Group B – Week 1
Date: 12/01/2018 The Brick Project – Group B INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH The common materials used for masonry construction is brick, as it is generally a highly durable form of construction. Traditionally, the term brick referred to ‘a unit composed of clay, but
The Brick Project 2017-2018
Project Partner: Ibstock Brick Limited Synopsis: The Brick Project enables groups of students to study the real life manufacture of clay products. Special shaped bricks, such as Ibstock’s Umbra Sawtooth shown here, offer designers the opportunity to explore relief in
The Brick Project 2017-2018
Project Partner: Ibstock Brick Limited Synopsis: The Brick Project enables groups of students to study the real life manufacture of clay products. Special shaped bricks, such as Ibstock’s Umbra Sawtooth shown here, offer designers the opportunity to explore relief in
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 1 | Introduction to the site
To begin the project, we went on the site of Ashted Locks, to familiarise ourselves with the area. Analysis during this week can be categorised into three areas; the history of the site, its heritage and how it is used
Innovative Urban Lighting – Group 1 | Week 1 | Introduction to the site
To begin the project, we went on the site of Ashted Locks, to familiarise ourselves with the area. Analysis during this week can be categorised into three areas; the history of the site, its heritage and how it is used
Video Diary
This week the group have tested the video diary task to attempt to extract the essential topics which are up for discussion. Common topics were evident from the group’s videos including; Traveling, routines, eating, cooking, family, networks, the balance between
Video Diary
This week the group have tested the video diary task to attempt to extract the essential topics which are up for discussion. Common topics were evident from the group’s videos including; Traveling, routines, eating, cooking, family, networks, the balance between
Research methods review
During the session, we reviewed our draft presentation. It became apparent that the slides are very dry due to the amount of the presented text and that they needed to be edited with focus on people, rather than writings.
Research methods review
During the session, we reviewed our draft presentation. It became apparent that the slides are very dry due to the amount of the presented text and that they needed to be edited with focus on people, rather than writings.
Analysing the results
This week, the research group at BCU focused on analysing the results achieved based on the hypotheses each tested using the excel spreadsheet template issued to the group. There was an array of variations tested as there were numerous categories
Analysing the results
This week, the research group at BCU focused on analysing the results achieved based on the hypotheses each tested using the excel spreadsheet template issued to the group. There was an array of variations tested as there were numerous categories
Capture – Process – Produce
Above is a screenshot of the selection of images I took of a corner of the William Mitchell sculptures under Hockley Flyover (right hand side of screen). The 3D model you see (left hand side of screen) is the object
Capture – Process – Produce
Above is a screenshot of the selection of images I took of a corner of the William Mitchell sculptures under Hockley Flyover (right hand side of screen). The 3D model you see (left hand side of screen) is the object
Did Hockley need to be lost to be found?
In making records of Hockley Flyover, a site of ‘grade separation’ where one highway is carried over another, we attempt to evaluate the past, present and future built form to ask ‘what is the impact of urban regeneration on our
Did Hockley need to be lost to be found?
In making records of Hockley Flyover, a site of ‘grade separation’ where one highway is carried over another, we attempt to evaluate the past, present and future built form to ask ‘what is the impact of urban regeneration on our
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