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Modern Gazetteer// Final Outcomes
These were our final models derived through our experiments with the mirrors. These will be displayed at alternate levels and shelves at the MCC reflecting a projection of the videos and pictures taken at the site. This projection would finally
Modern Gazetteer// Final Outcomes
These were our final models derived through our experiments with the mirrors. These will be displayed at alternate levels and shelves at the MCC reflecting a projection of the videos and pictures taken at the site. This projection would finally
Modern Gazetteer// Process Work
Using mirrors to create images within existing backgrounds. First we started off using a single reflecting surface to view hidden elements in and around the library. Then using two reflecting surfaces we tried to capture both the new and the
Modern Gazetteer// Process Work
Using mirrors to create images within existing backgrounds. First we started off using a single reflecting surface to view hidden elements in and around the library. Then using two reflecting surfaces we tried to capture both the new and the
Modern Gazetteer// Casting workshop
Outcome didn’t come out as expected as the overall cast was inverted. Dried well – needed longer to work out the casting process. Worked with different textures found in and around the site. actually impressions and re modelled from memory using
Modern Gazetteer// Casting workshop
Outcome didn’t come out as expected as the overall cast was inverted. Dried well – needed longer to work out the casting process. Worked with different textures found in and around the site. actually impressions and re modelled from memory using
Development [After Formative Review]
After our presentation we needed to bring all of the successful elements of our idea together. Using our feedback from the assessment we created this idea above. On reflection of this piece we decided that it was extremely busy and
Development [After Formative Review]
After our presentation we needed to bring all of the successful elements of our idea together. Using our feedback from the assessment we created this idea above. On reflection of this piece we decided that it was extremely busy and
Casting Workshop
A session of guided casting workshop is arranged for us in this module. As mentioned earlier that we knew at an early stage on what we wanted to focus on, this narrowed down our casting mould option during the workshop. The
Casting Workshop
A session of guided casting workshop is arranged for us in this module. As mentioned earlier that we knew at an early stage on what we wanted to focus on, this narrowed down our casting mould option during the workshop. The
Modern Gazetteer: Paradise Lost III
Birmingham Central Library opened in 1974 – designed by Birmingham architect John Madin in the ‘Brutalist Style’ – and was Europe’s largest non-national library. Birmingham Central Library Madin envisioned this library would be a centrepiece of what would become an
Modern Gazetteer: Paradise Lost III
Birmingham Central Library opened in 1974 – designed by Birmingham architect John Madin in the ‘Brutalist Style’ – and was Europe’s largest non-national library. Birmingham Central Library Madin envisioned this library would be a centrepiece of what would become an
THE MODERN GAZETTEER III: PARADISE [ LOST ]Group 5: ” The Journey”
Post by : Josephine Hakim The Group initially got intrigued by what the name of the site “PARADISE CIRCUS”, its location ( heart of Birmingham city ) and its intended function for the public suggest. In an industrial city mark
THE MODERN GAZETTEER III: PARADISE [ LOST ]Group 5: ” The Journey”
Post by : Josephine Hakim The Group initially got intrigued by what the name of the site “PARADISE CIRCUS”, its location ( heart of Birmingham city ) and its intended function for the public suggest. In an industrial city mark
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
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.
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
Numan Hassan // Modern Gazetteer
Preservation can be defined as all managerial, technical and financial considerations applied to retard deterioration and extend the useful life of (collection) materials to ensure their continued availability. Bournville Village Trust had introduced a policy which stipulated that the use
Numan Hassan // Modern Gazetteer
Preservation can be defined as all managerial, technical and financial considerations applied to retard deterioration and extend the useful life of (collection) materials to ensure their continued availability. Bournville Village Trust had introduced a policy which stipulated that the use
Numan Hassan // Doorways Part of Preservation
In May 2006 Trustees introduced a policy which stipulated that the use of UPVC for windows and doors would not be permitted on properties in Bournville Village Conservation Area, Bournville Tenants Conservation area, Bournville Works Housing Society Area, Laurence Court,
Numan Hassan // Doorways Part of Preservation
In May 2006 Trustees introduced a policy which stipulated that the use of UPVC for windows and doors would not be permitted on properties in Bournville Village Conservation Area, Bournville Tenants Conservation area, Bournville Works Housing Society Area, Laurence Court,
Numan Hassan // Protection of Bournville
Bournville Village Trust has been responsible for the administration and management of the Estate since its formation in 1900. Since that time, the Trust has continued to develop within the confines of the Estate in accordance with the wishes of its Founder, and to
Numan Hassan // Protection of Bournville
Bournville Village Trust has been responsible for the administration and management of the Estate since its formation in 1900. Since that time, the Trust has continued to develop within the confines of the Estate in accordance with the wishes of its Founder, and to
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