University of Westminster BAIA students at Parsons The New School for Parallel Cities 1

Parallel Cities 1 explored the process of craft techniques combining digital and analogue media with film and physical models to uncover relationships between bodies, networks, and spaces in New York City.

The workshop brought together 8 graduate and undergraduate students from Parsons’ Temporary Environments course and 8 second year students from the University of Westminster’s BA (Hons) Interior Architecture Course. The students received training in Rhino and Grasshopper, in addition to digital fabrication processes focused on networked workflows. Individually, they developed their own site study of a portion of Long Island City, while contributing to the overall workshop goals of the design and fabrication of a larger group installation.

more information here.

Architectural Details: Elissa and Alvar Aalto’s Patchwork Wall of Bricks

"Aalto’s idiosyncratic courtyard walls are this building’s defining feature, and form a beautiful example of how a unique architectural language can be produced by deviating from conventional construction techniques. The walls are composed of a patchwork of different brick patterns, forming a collage of texture and color that evokes the patina of the surrounding forest."

more at architizer.

'Furnitecture' by Anna Yudina

"Furnitecture is a sourcebook exploring the furnishings, interior environments, and solutions for small spaces at the meeting point between design and architecture. The book features the work of a rising generation of designers across the globe who are starting to think about furniture in an architectural way, resulting in pieces that brilliantly transform interior spaces."

seen at artwords bookshop.

Fab Fest 2016 Registration Open

Fab Fest is a new International Fabrication Festival hosted this summer by the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment and the Fabrication Laboratory at the University of Westminster. It will feature 50 or more innovative cardboard pavilions designed and built by students from Westminster as well as by guest teams from across the UK and around the world.

Feb Fest will run from June 28th - July 2nd.

You can find more information about the brief and how to register here.

Robin Evans Memorial Series Inaugural Lecture Thursday 3 March 2016

Robin Evans, “Projection and its analogues: The Arrested Image,” 1995

Robin Evans Memorial Series Inaugural Lecture: About Bob Evans

This free event reflects on, commemorates and celebrates the life, work and influence of Bob Evans, the architect and educator.

A Senior Lecturer at University of Westminster between 1986 and 1993, Bob Evans was much loved by his colleagues and students, and used his penetrating intellect and brilliantly creative mind to enlighten at every level and promote enthusiasm and optimism in the field of architecture. Evans lectured widely at world renowned institutions including Harvard, Cambridge and the Architectural Association and his many essays and reviews were regularly published in journals such as Casa Bella, Architectural Review and AA Quarterly. Bob Evans died suddenly at his home in 1993, tragically young and at a moment when his career promised so much more.

This event is open to current and former students and staff and members of the public. Please extend this invitation to those who may be interested.

When: 6pm (5.30pm doors), Thursday 3 March 2016.

Where: Robin Evans Room, 35 Marylebone Road, London.

Book: This event is free, but please register your place online. Book Now.

Talk synopsis: This first lecture, in what is to become an annual series, will focus on the life and work of Bob Evans and his exploration of the world of ideas in architecture from the perspective of those who were influenced by him, his former students and colleagues. 

Welcome, and Introductions 

• Harry Charrington and Katharine Heron,  Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment, University of Westminster

Confirmed Speakers: 

• Professor Anne Boddington, Dean of Arts & Humanities, University of Brighton
• Dr John Bold, Reader, University of Westminster
• Richard Difford, Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, University of Westminster
• Joseph Ryqwert CBE, RIBA gold Medallist, Professor Emeritus University of Pennsylvania.
• Fred Scott, Fellow Teacher

This event will be followed by a chance to network with students, staff and alumni over a glass of wine. 

Converted Warehouse Office in LA by Domaen

Domaen created the interior for Pasadena-based creative agency Conscious Minds, whose clients include Nike, Levis and Red Bull.

The curved, folded, and faceted object forms the centrepiece of the 6,000-square-foot (550 square metres) former warehouse, providing seating and meeting areas, and also incorporating video screens and lighting.

more at dezeen.

Mindfulness Pods by Oyler Wu Collaborative

How do you design a public space for a private activity? That was the problem posed to the architects at Oyler Wu Collaborative recently byHeadspace, a five-year-old startup dedicated to creating a platform for mindfulness principles.

More at Fast Co. Design

Suzie Attiwill Lecture, 10 March 1PM at University of Westminster

poster design by Kitty Heston

Bartlett PhD Research Projects 2016

Sou Fujimoto Lecture 10 February

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto will discuss the relationship between nature and architecture, as well as that between nature and artificial environments. As a practicing architect he will demonstrate how he bridges architecture and nature using different design approaches and the fact that sometimes architectural design doesn’t intervene, but rather respects and works with what already exists.

Sou Fujimoto established Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000 after graduating from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo University

10 February | 18.30 – 20.00
The Bartlett

Rm. G02
140 Hampstead Road | NW1 2BX | Map
No booking required | first come, first seated

Artek: The Aaltos go to London, lecture by Professor Harry Charrington 25 February

poster design by Kitty Heston

Unveiling the models of Brad Cloepfil

more here.