UNIT H: CULTURAL GEOMETRIES
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Lessons for Students in Architecture
"The work of Herman Hertzberger is the subject of wide international esteem. In this book, the background to his work and the ideas underlying it are put into words by the architect himself. It presents a broad spectrum of subjects and designs, with practical experience and evaluation of the use of these buildings serving as a leitmotif.
The book divides into three parts: Public Domain, Making Space Leaving Space, and Inviting Form. By arranging texts and designs into a number of themes Hertzberger has managed to direct his broad practical experience into a fascinating theory. In his view everyone - the more he sees, experiences, and absorbs - is automatically in possession of an ever-expanding arsenal of potential instructions with which to choose a path towards a result. More than 750 illustrations give a broad insight into Hertzbergers library and a stimulating impression of one of the most important Dutch architects alive today. Rather than supplying the reader with design recipes, Hertzberger has provided an essential source of inspiration to everyone involved in some way with the design process."
http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Lessons_for_Students_in_Architecture.html?id=iw5Jczr3zkwC
The book divides into three parts: Public Domain, Making Space Leaving Space, and Inviting Form. By arranging texts and designs into a number of themes Hertzberger has managed to direct his broad practical experience into a fascinating theory. In his view everyone - the more he sees, experiences, and absorbs - is automatically in possession of an ever-expanding arsenal of potential instructions with which to choose a path towards a result. More than 750 illustrations give a broad insight into Hertzbergers library and a stimulating impression of one of the most important Dutch architects alive today. Rather than supplying the reader with design recipes, Hertzberger has provided an essential source of inspiration to everyone involved in some way with the design process."
http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Lessons_for_Students_in_Architecture.html?id=iw5Jczr3zkwC
Donnybrook by Peter Barber Architects
“Donnybrook is one of the most innovative housing projects to be undertaken in the UK for decades…
It is not impossible to imagine that in 10 years time, Donnybrook might be remembered as a significant turning point in the culture of British housing
provision”
Ellis Woodman, Building Design Magazine, 24th February 2006
http://www.peterbarberarchitects.com/01_Donny.html
It is not impossible to imagine that in 10 years time, Donnybrook might be remembered as a significant turning point in the culture of British housing
provision”
Ellis Woodman, Building Design Magazine, 24th February 2006
http://www.peterbarberarchitects.com/01_Donny.html
Monday, 28 January 2013
Arte Povera
This might be interesting for those of you interested in casting....Guiseppe Penone, of the Arte Povera movement.
The installation will be on show at the Whitechapel Gallery until August 2013 so drop by and have a look.
GIUSEPPE PENONE - Spazio Di Luce - An Installation for the Whitechapel Gallery from Martin Hampton on Vimeo.
Another project he mentions briefly is this:
The installation will be on show at the Whitechapel Gallery until August 2013 so drop by and have a look.
GIUSEPPE PENONE - Spazio Di Luce - An Installation for the Whitechapel Gallery from Martin Hampton on Vimeo.
Another project he mentions briefly is this:
London Calling...
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, we are now leaving the sunny climes of Portugal and we shall shortly be arriving in London where the temperature is 3 degrees Celsius and wet.
Be sure to wrap up warm on any planned expeditions.
Find attached a link to the site map of the earl's court re-development. LINK
As discussed today, the map has 23 clearly defined boundaries which straddle the periphery of the redevelopment as well as an area within the development zone. You must pick a site that relates to your areas of investigation from P02. 1 site per student.
You will be asked to confirm which site you have chosen at Thursday's pin-up.....
....and before you head into town a couple of videos to inspire you:
London Bus Tour from moritz oberholzer on Vimeo.
....and finally an interesting talk from Simon Withers of Architecture Diploma Unit 15 at the University of Greenwich. About working with Vivienne Westwood and Malcom Mclaren at their renowned World's End shop in west London, 16th Century armour, the Kelly Gang, and making universes out of one's studio.
Sun, Sea and Piracy from Jonathan Hagos on Vimeo.
Be sure to wrap up warm on any planned expeditions.
Find attached a link to the site map of the earl's court re-development. LINK
As discussed today, the map has 23 clearly defined boundaries which straddle the periphery of the redevelopment as well as an area within the development zone. You must pick a site that relates to your areas of investigation from P02. 1 site per student.
You will be asked to confirm which site you have chosen at Thursday's pin-up.....
....and before you head into town a couple of videos to inspire you:
London Bus Tour from moritz oberholzer on Vimeo.
....and finally an interesting talk from Simon Withers of Architecture Diploma Unit 15 at the University of Greenwich. About working with Vivienne Westwood and Malcom Mclaren at their renowned World's End shop in west London, 16th Century armour, the Kelly Gang, and making universes out of one's studio.
Sun, Sea and Piracy from Jonathan Hagos on Vimeo.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
London (Re)Generation
An interesting publication on regeneration in London, would be worth a read. There is an article about the Earl's Court Project, which would be worth photocopying and putting up in the unit space.
Here is a link to the google books preview LINK
Here is a link to the google books preview LINK
Earl's Court 2030
As we draw an end to our projects in Portugal, perhaps it's now time to start re-considering Earls' Court.
Have a look back at the website myearlscourt.com, as there are some interesting new updates including an edition of TimeOut London focusing on the Earl's Court area (post re-development) in 2030. It's very much a fictional 'moodboard' for the proposed development and was interestingly given out to local residents who visited the masterplan exhibition drop-in sessions and the 21,000 homes in the vicinity of the development.
Publisher's disclaimer - "this guide is a vision, not a blueprint".
Also, an interesting link to the Cultural Strategy for the Earl's Court Project LINK
Have a look back at the website myearlscourt.com, as there are some interesting new updates including an edition of TimeOut London focusing on the Earl's Court area (post re-development) in 2030. It's very much a fictional 'moodboard' for the proposed development and was interestingly given out to local residents who visited the masterplan exhibition drop-in sessions and the 21,000 homes in the vicinity of the development.
Publisher's disclaimer - "this guide is a vision, not a blueprint".
Also, an interesting link to the Cultural Strategy for the Earl's Court Project LINK
Saturday, 5 January 2013
Millionaire Boy Racers
All,
A stone's throw from our sites - the millionaire boy racers of sloane street...
A must watch:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/millionaire-boy-racers/4od
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