The Arandora Star
To memorialise the local Italian Brummies that lost their lives on the Arandora Star, the ship sunk by a U-boat on the Atlantic, our students worked with Simon Linford in producing a commemorative plaque and information poster. This was unveiled in
The Arandora Star
To memorialise the local Italian Brummies that lost their lives on the Arandora Star, the ship sunk by a U-boat on the Atlantic, our students worked with Simon Linford in producing a commemorative plaque and information poster. This was unveiled in
Project Electives for 2015/16
Phew! At last, we are able to launch this year’s set of projects that our students will participate on. Each project will be updated on the Co.LAB blog, illustrating the full process undertaken by the students – and hopefully showcasing
Project Electives for 2015/16
Phew! At last, we are able to launch this year’s set of projects that our students will participate on. Each project will be updated on the Co.LAB blog, illustrating the full process undertaken by the students – and hopefully showcasing
New Agency Interview: Backpack Studio
In the first of our interviews discussing the motivation and ideas behind new agencies, we speak to Mohamed Rahouma and Shamil Chauhan from Backpack Studios based in the North-West. They graduated from the Birmingham School of Architecture in 2014. Studio Name:
New Agency Interview: Backpack Studio
In the first of our interviews discussing the motivation and ideas behind new agencies, we speak to Mohamed Rahouma and Shamil Chauhan from Backpack Studios based in the North-West. They graduated from the Birmingham School of Architecture in 2014. Studio Name:
New commission: Curzon, Italian Quarter
image source: Brummagem magazine, ‘Remembering Birmngham’s Italians’, pp.6-9 We are pleased to announce our newest commission. We have been approached by the Friends of Eastside Community Park to work on a project to design a commemorative structure, marking the historic
New commission: Curzon, Italian Quarter
image source: Brummagem magazine, ‘Remembering Birmngham’s Italians’, pp.6-9 We are pleased to announce our newest commission. We have been approached by the Friends of Eastside Community Park to work on a project to design a commemorative structure, marking the historic
Creative Industries Federation
Jonathan Todd, chief economist of BOP Consulting, an international consultancy specialising in culture and the creative economy, recently reported on the launch of the Creative Industries Federation. The event focused on Birmingham’s creative ecology with strong representation from some of the
Creative Industries Federation
Jonathan Todd, chief economist of BOP Consulting, an international consultancy specialising in culture and the creative economy, recently reported on the launch of the Creative Industries Federation. The event focused on Birmingham’s creative ecology with strong representation from some of the
4 Years in numbers
Co.LAB has been running now for just over 4 years in its most current format, meaning it has done 4 cycles of electives that are run each academic year. As we begin to prepare for the 5th cycle, I thought
4 Years in numbers
Co.LAB has been running now for just over 4 years in its most current format, meaning it has done 4 cycles of electives that are run each academic year. As we begin to prepare for the 5th cycle, I thought
PROJECT PROFILE: Malvern Outdoor Dinning Hall
LOCATION: Malvern Hills COLLABORATORS: Malvern Outdoor Elements TYPE: Design Feasibility Co.LAB worked with Malvern Outdoor, the largest outdoor adventure organisation in the West Midlands, set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The facility was established in the 1970’s and
PROJECT PROFILE: Malvern Outdoor Dinning Hall
LOCATION: Malvern Hills COLLABORATORS: Malvern Outdoor Elements TYPE: Design Feasibility Co.LAB worked with Malvern Outdoor, the largest outdoor adventure organisation in the West Midlands, set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The facility was established in the 1970’s and
PROJECT PROFILE: Stirchley High Street
LOCATION: Stirchley, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Lifford Business Association TYPE: Urbanism, Research, Design and Feasibility Very much a strategic project, the process undertook an analysis of the area to create a design brief for the future development which aim to improve the built
PROJECT PROFILE: Stirchley High Street
LOCATION: Stirchley, Birmingham COLLABORATORS: Lifford Business Association TYPE: Urbanism, Research, Design and Feasibility Very much a strategic project, the process undertook an analysis of the area to create a design brief for the future development which aim to improve the built
PROJECT PROFILE: Chaddesley Corbett Forest School Pavilion
PROJECT: Forest School Pavilion LOCATION: Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster COLLABORATOR: Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School PROJECT TYPE: Design Feasibility Chaddesley Primary School serves the rural community between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. They have developed a reputation of excellence in developing a creative curriculum, with a
PROJECT PROFILE: Chaddesley Corbett Forest School Pavilion
PROJECT: Forest School Pavilion LOCATION: Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster COLLABORATOR: Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School PROJECT TYPE: Design Feasibility Chaddesley Primary School serves the rural community between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. They have developed a reputation of excellence in developing a creative curriculum, with a
School Events: Concrete + Jam
It is that time of year when students have just about finished their work for the year. Last thing on their timetable is the annual events, giving students the opportunity to work on more unconventional design tasks.
School Events: Concrete + Jam
It is that time of year when students have just about finished their work for the year. Last thing on their timetable is the annual events, giving students the opportunity to work on more unconventional design tasks.
Tour to Ash & Lacy Building System
Students took tours to Ash & Lacy factory at West Bromwish for better understanding of the manufacturing process. The tour was lead by Mr. Tharinda Rathnapala from Ash & Lacy and guided through the factories and warehouses. He introduced the process and machineries that
Tour to Ash & Lacy Building System
Students took tours to Ash & Lacy factory at West Bromwish for better understanding of the manufacturing process. The tour was lead by Mr. Tharinda Rathnapala from Ash & Lacy and guided through the factories and warehouses. He introduced the process and machineries that
Facade Panels in Context
At the end of the final presentation it was discussed that it would be useful to see the panels in their proposed context. Below are images showing two different sizes of panel, the smaller being similar to the one created
Facade Panels in Context
At the end of the final presentation it was discussed that it would be useful to see the panels in their proposed context. Below are images showing two different sizes of panel, the smaller being similar to the one created
Museum Collections Centre & Birmingham Central Library
The Museum Collections Centre (MCC) and the Birmingham Central Library are two very different buildings with a similar purpose – to archive stories. The MCC holds objects, statues and models, to preserve places and activities that took place in Birmingham. Birmingham
Museum Collections Centre & Birmingham Central Library
The Museum Collections Centre (MCC) and the Birmingham Central Library are two very different buildings with a similar purpose – to archive stories. The MCC holds objects, statues and models, to preserve places and activities that took place in Birmingham. Birmingham
Concrete Dream
When the old library wasn’t the new one yet, hopes were high for this new public space. Birmingham City Library was going to be surrounded by trees, fountains and waterfalls. It would be a place where people could read, learn,
Concrete Dream
When the old library wasn’t the new one yet, hopes were high for this new public space. Birmingham City Library was going to be surrounded by trees, fountains and waterfalls. It would be a place where people could read, learn,
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