Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito

  Our first site visit to Ash & Lacy as an introduction into part 1 of the project, comprising of a presentation into the companies history and current ventures, followed by a general tour of the production sequence involved.

Aluminium Tectonics-Alvin Amito

  Our first site visit to Ash & Lacy as an introduction into part 1 of the project, comprising of a presentation into the companies history and current ventures, followed by a general tour of the production sequence involved.

John Maxted // Paradise Circus Initial Response

Following the group walk around the initial response to the site was quite mixed. Responses varied from the brutal nature of the finished concrete to items concerning failing spaces. A reoccurring theme that came up was the juxtaposition between the

John Maxted // Paradise Circus Initial Response

Following the group walk around the initial response to the site was quite mixed. Responses varied from the brutal nature of the finished concrete to items concerning failing spaces. A reoccurring theme that came up was the juxtaposition between the

John Maxted // Birmingham Museums Collection Centre

On our visit to the Museums Collection Centre we were overwhelmed with the range of items and artefacts within the collection. The sheer scale and size of the collection was quite overwhelming, especially within the austere space of the warehouse.

John Maxted // Birmingham Museums Collection Centre

On our visit to the Museums Collection Centre we were overwhelmed with the range of items and artefacts within the collection. The sheer scale and size of the collection was quite overwhelming, especially within the austere space of the warehouse.

Zero Carbon – M.Arch

Working in-conjunction with the zero carbon course students, masters students have been training in a software called Integrated Environmental Solutions.  This Co.Lab project is currently a knowledge sharing based process to allow architectural students to gain a further understanding of a

Zero Carbon – M.Arch

Working in-conjunction with the zero carbon course students, masters students have been training in a software called Integrated Environmental Solutions.  This Co.Lab project is currently a knowledge sharing based process to allow architectural students to gain a further understanding of a

Term 1

Last week we finished the first term at St Edmund’s. This term we have been working closely with both year 12 and 13 on their design skills. We were very aware from the start that ‘design skills’ is a very

Term 1

Last week we finished the first term at St Edmund’s. This term we have been working closely with both year 12 and 13 on their design skills. We were very aware from the start that ‘design skills’ is a very

Client Presentation

On 8th December, we presented our proposed scheme so far to Nick Hands, the manager of Malvern Outdoor Elements. The presentation gave us a first hand experience of presenting to a client in a professional manner. The presentation went well and

Client Presentation

On 8th December, we presented our proposed scheme so far to Nick Hands, the manager of Malvern Outdoor Elements. The presentation gave us a first hand experience of presenting to a client in a professional manner. The presentation went well and

COLAB: MALVERN OUTDOORS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Prior to meeting our client and presenting our final design, we had several collaborative sessions and group meetings that take place on alternate Mondays: 27th October – Parkside building BCU On our first meeting we all split up into smaller

COLAB: MALVERN OUTDOORS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Prior to meeting our client and presenting our final design, we had several collaborative sessions and group meetings that take place on alternate Mondays: 27th October – Parkside building BCU On our first meeting we all split up into smaller

SITE VISIT: MALVERN OUTDOORS

Malvern Outdoor Elements approached Birmingham School of Architecture to produce a feasibility study for a live design project. This has provided unique opportunities for year 2 students to experience the initial stages of a project that may ultimately get built,

SITE VISIT: MALVERN OUTDOORS

Malvern Outdoor Elements approached Birmingham School of Architecture to produce a feasibility study for a live design project. This has provided unique opportunities for year 2 students to experience the initial stages of a project that may ultimately get built,

Modern Gazetteer III – Group 4

With the demolition of the Birmingham Central library due to begin in early 2015 the question has arisen as part of the Co-Lab project how do we archive the library? It is inappropriate to take a literal archivist approach to

Modern Gazetteer III – Group 4

With the demolition of the Birmingham Central library due to begin in early 2015 the question has arisen as part of the Co-Lab project how do we archive the library? It is inappropriate to take a literal archivist approach to

Aluminium Tectonics – Emraan Mayow

ASH & LACY TIMELINE 1857 – Formed First Company – Joseph Ash. 1864 – Joined with John Pierce Lacy to form Ash & Lacy. 1970 – Ash & Lacy Steel Products Formed. 1975 – Floclad Added to Product Range. 1984 – Flospan Buildings Developed and Launched/Dekex Fully Sealed Roof

Aluminium Tectonics – Emraan Mayow

ASH & LACY TIMELINE 1857 – Formed First Company – Joseph Ash. 1864 – Joined with John Pierce Lacy to form Ash & Lacy. 1970 – Ash & Lacy Steel Products Formed. 1975 – Floclad Added to Product Range. 1984 – Flospan Buildings Developed and Launched/Dekex Fully Sealed Roof

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Starting the Conversation

image: Bouton & Watt Boiler Room, Soho Birmingham Production Space: Starting the Conversation 16 December, 6.30–8.30pm This first public event is a chance to find out more about the Birmingham Production Space proposal and, most importantly, feedback on the ideas

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Starting the Conversation

image: Bouton & Watt Boiler Room, Soho Birmingham Production Space: Starting the Conversation 16 December, 6.30–8.30pm This first public event is a chance to find out more about the Birmingham Production Space proposal and, most importantly, feedback on the ideas

Stirchley St. – area mapping

Residential area/comercial area Key points, main blocks, local shops

Stirchley St. – area mapping

Residential area/comercial area Key points, main blocks, local shops

Project Profile: Birmingham Open Media

TITLE: Birmingham Open Media Studio & Gallery (BOM) LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: Birmingham Open Media, Fotofilia PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction, Strategic Planning, Fundraising  This project involves a full architectural design process for a regional centre on open media and photography. The facility is located

Project Profile: Birmingham Open Media

TITLE: Birmingham Open Media Studio & Gallery (BOM) LOCATION: Birmingham City Centre COLLABORATORS: Birmingham Open Media, Fotofilia PROJECT TYPE: Design, Construction, Strategic Planning, Fundraising  This project involves a full architectural design process for a regional centre on open media and photography. The facility is located

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Creative Occupation: A Photo Essay

Birmingham Open Media is now open with its first exhibition on show in its gallery, the cafe and photography studio both occupied and the BOM fellows taking over the co-working spaces – generating new work for display. Six weeks in, here

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Creative Occupation: A Photo Essay

Birmingham Open Media is now open with its first exhibition on show in its gallery, the cafe and photography studio both occupied and the BOM fellows taking over the co-working spaces – generating new work for display. Six weeks in, here