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

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 2

Week 2 – We planned out our schedule and began design research. For this project we are collaborating with Ibstock Brick who are the largest manufacturer of clay bricks in the UK.  Ibstock use the processes identified in the previous

Brick Group A – Week 2

Week 2 – We planned out our schedule and began design research. For this project we are collaborating with Ibstock Brick who are the largest manufacturer of clay bricks in the UK.  Ibstock use the processes identified in the previous

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

Brick Group B – Week 2

Date: 15/01/2018 The Brick Project – Group B During this group session we reflected on our assigned individual research that was undertaken from our last meet on 12/01/2017 (See previous individual posts). We planned and assessed the time scale of

Brick Group B – Week 2

Date: 15/01/2018 The Brick Project – Group B During this group session we reflected on our assigned individual research that was undertaken from our last meet on 12/01/2017 (See previous individual posts). We planned and assessed the time scale of

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

Furniture Making….

image source: steamhouse_uk instagram Check out STEAMhouse_UK instagram and twitter account as the interior fit out develops. Including this post of our tessellated furniture design all lovingly CNC’d in-house at Parkside.

Furniture Making….

image source: steamhouse_uk instagram Check out STEAMhouse_UK instagram and twitter account as the interior fit out develops. Including this post of our tessellated furniture design all lovingly CNC’d in-house at Parkside.

Keeley Travels – Week 1

  To begin the CoLab project we were tasked to record a walk in any way we wished. The walk I decided to document was my walk from the train station to work. I chose this walk as I do

Keeley Travels – Week 1

  To begin the CoLab project we were tasked to record a walk in any way we wished. The walk I decided to document was my walk from the train station to work. I chose this walk as I do