Adapt-r exhibition 23 November-18 December at P3

Jan Kaplický ‘drawings’ exhibition November 9th – December 16th 2016

"This exhibition commemorates Jan Kaplický, who was one of the most gifted and visionary architects working at the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. His death in 2009 at the age of 71 robbed the world of a designer whose virtuosity was only just coming to wider public attention, having been a benchmark in the world of architecture for nearly three decades. 

His trademark ‘futuristic’ style was formed from the intersection of the bold elegance of Czech modernism, the sweeping lines of the Baroque and intricacy of the exploded technical diagram. His work moved beyond a simple categorisation as High Tech into a realm where technology was both a utopian image and absolute fact. 

Kaplický always felt that drawings were the epitome of the ‘decisive creative act’ and the care and intricacy of his drawings show the workings of a man who was passionate in the pursuit of precision. Produced before the rise of computer aided drafting (CAD), the complexity of form and the delicacy of line are astonishing, and coupled with a wit and originality around programme and a genuine commitment to an ethical use of technology and materials Kaplický’s works represent a liberating and joyful approach to architecture. 

The exhibition re-presents material from a book published last year by Circa Press, featuring Kaplický’s most iconic projects produced on his own and in collaboration with Future Systems partners David Nixon and Amanda Levete. The book is an exquisite testimonial to a man whose quest for a synthesis between technology and form was manifest in the detail and care that are apparent in every line. The drawings are presented at various scales to communicate Kaplický’s obsessions and to demonstrate to a generation of brought up on CAD that the complexity of an idea maybe found in the economy of lines and not solely in their abundance. "

The exhibition has been designed and curated by Nic Clear, Head of Architecture and Landscape at the University of Greenwich and a long time Kaplický fan.

University of Greenwich Galleries
Stephen Lawrence Gallery
11 Stockwell Street
London SE10 8EY
http://www.greenwichunigalleries.co.uk
Dates: November 9th – December 16th 2016
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 11am – 5pm, Saturday – 11am – 4pm

Qalindiya International III 5-29 October

PG 2016 Exhibition 16-23 September

An exhibition of thesis projects from the MA Architecture; MSc Architecture & Environmental Design,
MA Interior Design, MA International Planning & Sustainable Development and MA Urban Design

PREVIEW
Friday 16 September 2016 6 – 9pm


UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Architecture Studios - 4th Floor
35 Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5LS


EXHIBITION CONTINUES DAILY
Saturday 17 September
to Friday 23 September
9am – 9pm


westminster.ac.uk/abe
http://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/subjects/architecture-and-interiors/postgraduate-courses
Image credit: Lina Alsafarini

London Design Festival 17-25 September

alison brooks architects' curving 'smile' at london design festival

The London Design Festival is an annual event, held to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community. The next Festival will be held 17-25 September 2016.

more information here.

Mapping Memories Exhibition 15 September Koppel Project Gallery

"Mapping Memories is a researching tool and visualisation platform that stands for the recognition of Latin Americans in the UK. The project is carried out by Verónica Posada (critic for BAIA) and Lorena Raigoso. In London, Mapping Memories aims to make visible the cultural practices of the Latin American community whilst strengthening community cohesion and a reinforcing a sense of belonging in the areas in which Latin Americans live, work and meet. We advocate for the protection of Latin American spaces that are at risk of demolition due to the dynamics of regeneration and gentrification in the city of London."

next Thursday 15 of September at 6:30 pm at The Koppel Project - 93 Baker Street, W1U 6RL.

BAIA at Free Range 2016

OPEN 2016 Opening 16 June

The BAIA contribution to the show on the 4th floor of the Marylebone building.

Bartlett PhD Research Projects 2016

Unveiling the models of Brad Cloepfil

more here.

'Mavericks: Breaking the Mould of British Architecture' Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts 26 January — 20 April 2016

"...this exhibition focuses on Britain and twelve architects who have broken the mould of British architecture in their own individual ways across its history, united only by the unpredictability of their particular kind of maverick-ness. Celebrating the original and the unorthodox, the exhibition and the book it accompanies ask us to question what we think we know about the course of British architecture."

Featuring the work of FAT (including Sean Griffiths, University of Westminster Professor).

at the RA.

more here.

'Peckham Catalysts' Exhibition 19 Jan- 30 Jan

An exhibition designed, fabricated and installed by University of Westminster Interior Architecture BA Honours students of their models, drawings and videos. 

Starting from the question of how small-scale interventions and adaptive reuse could catalyse development and activity connected to Peckham's community, history and future, these designs put forward ideas for the alteration and expanded use of the existing building at 95A Rye Lane.

Exhibition opening: Monday 18 January 2016, 6 – 8pm 

Exhibition times: Tuesday 19 January 2016 – Saturday 30 January 2016

Peckham Plex

95A Rye Lane 

London, SE15 4ST

Entry is free.

more information here, here, and here.

Sectional Perspective by Interior Architecture BA Honours student Linda Tentori

The World of Charles and Ray Eames at the Barbican until 14 February

The World of Charles and Ray Eames

21 October 2015 - 14 February 2016

Charles and Ray Eames are among the most influential designers of the 20th century. Enthusiastic and tireless experimenters, this husband and wife duo moved fluidly between the fields of photography, film, architecture, exhibition-making, and furniture and product design.

at the Art Gallery 

Barbican Centre

Silk Street London 

EC2Y 8DS

Bartlett B-Pro Show 2015. 29th September-10th October

Exhibition of the work of students from The Bartlett School of Architecture's post-professional Masters programmes, B-Pro:

MArch AD (Architectural Design)
MArch UD (Urban Design)

Exhibition party and speeches
Tuesday 29 September 18.30 – 22.00

Exhibition open to the public
Tuesday 29 September – Saturday 10 October
Wednesday 30 September – Sunday 4 October 10.00 – 19.00
Monday 5 October – Friday 9 October 14.00 – 19.00
Saturday 10 October 10.00 – 19.00

Venue
The Bartlett School of Architecture UCL
140 Hampstead Road
London NW1 2BX

Chisenhale Art Place Open Weekend 2-4 October

"Join Chisenhale Art Place (Chisenhale Studios, Chisenhale Gallery and Chisenhale Dance Space) for three days of exciting free events as we open the doors of our iconic building to the public. Come and explore!

Chisenhale Studios will have 40 artist studios open over the Friday evening and weekend, plus the inaugural Into the Wild group exhibition. There will also be free workshops, talks and more on Saturday and Sunday.

Chisenhale Gallery presents the first UK solo exhibition by Jumana Manna which features the newly commissioned film A magical substance flows into me (2015) and a number of sculptures. A tour of the exhibition takes place on Saturday at 2pm. 

Chisenhale Dance Space events include a Friday evening performance by Into the Wild artists, and open rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday with groups such as PanicLab, Feet Off the Ground and the Sugar Dandies."

The full programme and times can be found at www.chisenhale.co.uk

PG 2015: 12-18 September

An exhibition of thesis projects from the MA Architecture; MSc Architecture & Environmental Design and MA Interior Design

PREVIEW

Friday 11 September

6 – 9pm

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Ground Floor Concourse - 35 Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5LS

EXHIBITION CONTINUES DAILY

Saturday 12 September

to Friday 18 September

9am – 9pm

westminster.ac.uk/abe

http://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/subjects/architecture-and-interiors/postgraduate-courses

Image credit: MA Architecture student Anna Ekonomova

Carston Höller: Decision at the Hayward Gallery 10 June – 6 September 2015

"Over the past 20 years Holler has created devices, vehicles and situations that alter visitors’ physical and psychological states."

"Carsten Höller: Decision is the artist’s largest survey show in the UK to date. Immersing visitors in a series of experimental environments, Höller’s interactive exhibition explores perception and decision making."

Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre
Wednesday 10 June – Sunday 6 September 2015

more here.

Summer Exhibition 2015 at the Royal Academy until 16 August

"For 247 years, the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition has offered a snapshot of contemporary art – and this year’s exhibition is a riot of colour, variety and discovery with over 1,100 works spilling out from our galleries."

8 June — 16 August

Saturday – Thursday 10am – 6pm

Friday 10am – 10pm

Royal Academy of Arts

Burlington House, Piccadilly,

London, W1J 0BD

More here.

While you are there check out the Joseph Cornell exhibition as well.

Camberwell Postgraduate Summer Show 2015, 16 Jul - 22 Jul 2015

Show includes examples of MA work from Book Arts, Designer Maker,Fine Art Digital, Illustration and Printmaking

Location:
Camberwell College of Arts
45-65 Peckham Road, London
SE5 8UF

open to general public:
Friday 17 July - 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Saturday 18 July - 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday 19 July - Closed
Monday 20 July - 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 20 July - 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Wednesday 22 July - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

more here.

Joseph Cornell Exhibition at the Royal Academy 4 July — 27 Sept 2015

"Wanderlust brings together 80 of Cornell’s most remarkable boxes, assemblages, collages and films, some never before seen outside the USA. Entirely self-taught, the independence of Cornell’s creative voice won the admiration of artists from Marcel Duchamp and the Surrealists, to Robert Motherwell and the Abstract Expressionists, with echoes of his work felt in Pop and Minimalist art."

at the Royal Academy of Arts
4 July — 27 September
Saturday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 10pm

more here.