Project Profile: Centrala
TITLE: Centrala Gallery & Cafe LOCATION: Minerva Works, Digbeth, Birmingham PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction Centrala is a new art facility located within a former industrial unit of Minerva Works. The 150m2 unit is converted into a cafe, bookshop, gallery, seminar room, 3 artist
Project Profile: Centrala
TITLE: Centrala Gallery & Cafe LOCATION: Minerva Works, Digbeth, Birmingham PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction Centrala is a new art facility located within a former industrial unit of Minerva Works. The 150m2 unit is converted into a cafe, bookshop, gallery, seminar room, 3 artist
Aluminium Tectonics-Workshop Session 4-Alvin Amito
We completed the 1:20 model in this session, adding support for the card frame in the corners and also vertical support so that the frame was sturdy. We then proceeded to make a larger scale model to understand how the
Aluminium Tectonics-Workshop Session 4-Alvin Amito
We completed the 1:20 model in this session, adding support for the card frame in the corners and also vertical support so that the frame was sturdy. We then proceeded to make a larger scale model to understand how the
Aluminium Tectonics-Second workshop session-Alvin Amito
At the second workshop session we came up with more solid ideas that were based on the themes of music and motion, incorporating elements from the musical instrument, the piano. We decided on creating a screen that resembled a piano
Aluminium Tectonics-Second workshop session-Alvin Amito
At the second workshop session we came up with more solid ideas that were based on the themes of music and motion, incorporating elements from the musical instrument, the piano. We decided on creating a screen that resembled a piano
Ash & Lacy study visit
Presentation of our study visit at Ash & Lacy. Our group looked in particular at the CNC cutting process, as well as the more technical process of preparing files and handling the aluminium sheets on the CNC bed. Razvan Pop
Ash & Lacy study visit
Presentation of our study visit at Ash & Lacy. Our group looked in particular at the CNC cutting process, as well as the more technical process of preparing files and handling the aluminium sheets on the CNC bed. Razvan Pop
Design Development
This week we have presented our proposal of the entrance screen for the new Birmingham Conservatoire. After measuring the opening from a facade elevation provided by the architects of the new building we have decided to create a 1:2 scale model
Design Development
This week we have presented our proposal of the entrance screen for the new Birmingham Conservatoire. After measuring the opening from a facade elevation provided by the architects of the new building we have decided to create a 1:2 scale model
MODERN GAZETTEER: PARADISE LOST- Beth Mamicha
The images above demonstrate our first insights from our first group session. We created a mind map after our initial site visit to the Paradise Forum. Looking into the buildings different usability, maintainability, potential and loses. It was mostly our first time
MODERN GAZETTEER: PARADISE LOST- Beth Mamicha
The images above demonstrate our first insights from our first group session. We created a mind map after our initial site visit to the Paradise Forum. Looking into the buildings different usability, maintainability, potential and loses. It was mostly our first time
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
First week of Workshop sessions. We racked our brains for ideas on how we could clad the Conservatoire building and we came up with these initial models. We focused on the subject of music and movement so that we could
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
First week of Workshop sessions. We racked our brains for ideas on how we could clad the Conservatoire building and we came up with these initial models. We focused on the subject of music and movement so that we could
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
After observing the complete Ash and Lacy production processes, we were split into groups and produced a presentation focusing on one of the areas, using a range of media and also producing a draft of a response to the next part of
Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito
After observing the complete Ash and Lacy production processes, we were split into groups and produced a presentation focusing on one of the areas, using a range of media and also producing a draft of a response to the next part of
2014 Blog Review
The techie people at WordPress have kindly created an automated annual review of our blog. That’s nice of them. Some of it was actually interesting enough to share. “The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This
2014 Blog Review
The techie people at WordPress have kindly created an automated annual review of our blog. That’s nice of them. Some of it was actually interesting enough to share. “The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This
Formative Reviews, Competition, Ownership
Formative reviews, Wednesday 17th December. Covering 9 projects in 3 parallel sessions with approximately 26 groups presenting. The December reviews normally mark the halfway point for the Co.LAB module, with each group discussing their progress to date. It is also
Formative Reviews, Competition, Ownership
Formative reviews, Wednesday 17th December. Covering 9 projects in 3 parallel sessions with approximately 26 groups presenting. The December reviews normally mark the halfway point for the Co.LAB module, with each group discussing their progress to date. It is also
What is Birmingham Production Space?
Birmingham Production Space (BPS) is a proposal, an idea, and an opportunity for a national centre for the production of art, design and manufacturing. The proposition is ambitious and necessary; drawing on Birmingham’s industrial heritage of ‘making’ whilst positioning the
What is Birmingham Production Space?
Birmingham Production Space (BPS) is a proposal, an idea, and an opportunity for a national centre for the production of art, design and manufacturing. The proposition is ambitious and necessary; drawing on Birmingham’s industrial heritage of ‘making’ whilst positioning the
BPS Survey Results
image: Workshop Birmingham BPS report (Ruth Claxton) Last month, we promoted an open call for a survey for Birmingham Production Space; gathering information on the region’s current art and design practice, finding out what the creative industries need, what are
BPS Survey Results
image: Workshop Birmingham BPS report (Ruth Claxton) Last month, we promoted an open call for a survey for Birmingham Production Space; gathering information on the region’s current art and design practice, finding out what the creative industries need, what are
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