Category Archives: Student Blog
IBStock Visit
Session: 26th January 17 Session Overview This week as a group we visited the Ibstock Atlas Factory in Aldridge, Walsall. We had a small introduction to the site as well a video which which described the two main methods of brick assembly.
IBStock Visit
Session: 26th January 17 Session Overview This week as a group we visited the Ibstock Atlas Factory in Aldridge, Walsall. We had a small introduction to the site as well a video which which described the two main methods of brick assembly.
Ibstock Factory Visit
Brick making processes (top left), Rollers (top right) and special shapes of bricks (below) We visited Ibstock quarry and Brick factory in Aldridge. The staff there were very knowledgeable about their products. The process of making bricks began with excavation
Ibstock Factory Visit
Brick making processes (top left), Rollers (top right) and special shapes of bricks (below) We visited Ibstock quarry and Brick factory in Aldridge. The staff there were very knowledgeable about their products. The process of making bricks began with excavation
Animal Stories – Animals Analysis
We have looked closer at the Raven and analysed its colours, textures and thought about the possibilities of what it could do. We took this idea and used it to look at the other animals that we have chosen to
Animal Stories – Animals Analysis
We have looked closer at the Raven and analysed its colours, textures and thought about the possibilities of what it could do. We took this idea and used it to look at the other animals that we have chosen to
Animal Stories – Analysis of Room
Colour & Materials After taking a tour of the gallery we began to analyse our designated room to display our exhibition. Our analysis highlights the simple use of materials within the space. The light coloured flooring and the white painted walls
Animal Stories – Analysis of Room
Colour & Materials After taking a tour of the gallery we began to analyse our designated room to display our exhibition. Our analysis highlights the simple use of materials within the space. The light coloured flooring and the white painted walls
Brick Assembly: Brick Throwing Session.19.01.2017.
Screen grabs from a video showing the process of hand brick throwing. Abdul, Ed, Ryan.
Brick Assembly: Brick Throwing Session.19.01.2017.
Screen grabs from a video showing the process of hand brick throwing. Abdul, Ed, Ryan.
Brick Making Demonstration
Demonstration from Adam Wattrus (above) We were taught how to throw a brick by Adam Wattrus. His demonstration was interesting as he had learned recently as well which made him conscious of many of the mistakes he had made when
Brick Making Demonstration
Demonstration from Adam Wattrus (above) We were taught how to throw a brick by Adam Wattrus. His demonstration was interesting as he had learned recently as well which made him conscious of many of the mistakes he had made when
Development of the Moulding Process
The original moulding process allowed us to determine whether or not the procedures we were using would be sufficient enough to create a meaningful mould. As a’group’ (Matthew, Rachel) we had come to the conclusion, that the mixing process we were using was
Development of the Moulding Process
The original moulding process allowed us to determine whether or not the procedures we were using would be sufficient enough to create a meaningful mould. As a’group’ (Matthew, Rachel) we had come to the conclusion, that the mixing process we were using was
CO.Lab – Prepared Mould
All, Following on from last week, we have prepared a mould which is currently in the procuring process, which will take between 8 -9 hours, the mould is currently in room P215. I would suggest we meet up on Saturday
CO.Lab – Prepared Mould
All, Following on from last week, we have prepared a mould which is currently in the procuring process, which will take between 8 -9 hours, the mould is currently in room P215. I would suggest we meet up on Saturday
CO.Lab – Material
Michael, As discussed previously today, we have put together a preliminary list of materials that we require for next week. Once we have established a suitable material for the purposes of creating a precise model, we will the need to
CO.Lab – Material
Michael, As discussed previously today, we have put together a preliminary list of materials that we require for next week. Once we have established a suitable material for the purposes of creating a precise model, we will the need to
Future House
TITLE: FutureHouse Zero Carbon LOCATION: Moseley, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Private clients PROJECT TYPE: Research & Development, Environmental Simulation Co.LAB is working with Prof. Lubo Jankovic and PhD candidate Purvesh Bharadwaj to undertake an early scoping study on the viability of turning
Future House
TITLE: FutureHouse Zero Carbon LOCATION: Moseley, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Private clients PROJECT TYPE: Research & Development, Environmental Simulation Co.LAB is working with Prof. Lubo Jankovic and PhD candidate Purvesh Bharadwaj to undertake an early scoping study on the viability of turning
PROJECT PROFILE: Digital Fashion
TITLE: Digital Fashion STUDENTS: BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Fashion Design PROJECT TYPE: Design Exploration This elective saw architecture students experimenting with their skills applied to a different scale of output and creative process. Students worked with BA (Hons) Fashion Design on
PROJECT PROFILE: Digital Fashion
TITLE: Digital Fashion STUDENTS: BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Fashion Design PROJECT TYPE: Design Exploration This elective saw architecture students experimenting with their skills applied to a different scale of output and creative process. Students worked with BA (Hons) Fashion Design on
PROJECT PROFILE: Interpreting PACA
TITLE: Modern Gazetteer – Interpreting the Public Arts Commissions Agency Archive LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: BA (Hons) Art & Design, BCU Art and Design Archive, Eastside Projects, Birmingham Civic Society PROJECT TYPE: Research & Investigation In the spirit of the Gazetteer, projects are responsive
PROJECT PROFILE: Interpreting PACA
TITLE: Modern Gazetteer – Interpreting the Public Arts Commissions Agency Archive LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: BA (Hons) Art & Design, BCU Art and Design Archive, Eastside Projects, Birmingham Civic Society PROJECT TYPE: Research & Investigation In the spirit of the Gazetteer, projects are responsive
PROJECT PAGE: Minerva Works
TITLE: Minerva Works Creative Economy LOCATION: Warwick Barr COLLABORATORS: MAAP, ISIS Waterside Regeneration PROJECT TYPE: Strategic Design The area of Digbeth, just adjacent to the east of Birmingham City Centre, is a post-industrial Landscape with a unique mix of
PROJECT PAGE: Minerva Works
TITLE: Minerva Works Creative Economy LOCATION: Warwick Barr COLLABORATORS: MAAP, ISIS Waterside Regeneration PROJECT TYPE: Strategic Design The area of Digbeth, just adjacent to the east of Birmingham City Centre, is a post-industrial Landscape with a unique mix of
Architectural Crit.
We used the work of A.F. Grasha as the basis to apply architectural teaching (inquiry-based learning) methods to a further education context. The students found this mode of presentation and feedback useful but stated their time could have been best
Architectural Crit.
We used the work of A.F. Grasha as the basis to apply architectural teaching (inquiry-based learning) methods to a further education context. The students found this mode of presentation and feedback useful but stated their time could have been best
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