This paper introduces our bicycle-based cinema device—the “kino-cinebomber”— as a vehicle to re-imagine disused buildings and obsolete urban infrastructure for re-activated public leisure spaces.
The study explores potential uses to re-appropriate the former washing areas associated with back to back housing to invent a new neighbourhood utility.
An architectural tour exploring differing typologies of architecture and a response to cultural regeneration. Of the places visited; La Friche de la Belle de Mai - The Wasteland – was the highlight! A former tobacco factory near the Saint-Charles station in Marseille
Simon Baker reflects on his time spent in Uganda, Africa with the charity 'The Child of Hope'. The purpose of the visit was to meet the children being sponsored by Highfield School; to teach in the school; to offer practical support; and to learn from each other.
Samuel Kapasa has been awarded a prize of £2000 plus four full days with a leading engineer at Hoare Lea to develop his winning idea. The proposal aims to harness the wind force generated by motorway traffic for the use of a new generation of electric vehicles.
Architecture often reflects the economic, political, social and cultural context we live in. The former Headquarters building of the Tetley Brewery reflects different influences and ideas pertinent to the time when it was built and now through its refurbishment.
This paper will examine three realized projects in Leeds and York, England, to question the legacy and ‘value’ of temporal use within the city and the connections between affect and place.
Following my experience of the construction industry as an architectural assistant and further research, I believe there are three key areas of significant potential for the future of communication within BIM.
This chapter takes as its focus an open-air, ‘pop-up’, site-specific cinema in the car park at Marshall’s Mill, Leeds, a Grade II* listed former flax spinning mill. In the shadow of the official heritage of the mill, this was a Do-It-Yourself event.
Britain needs a revolution in the scale, quality and funding of home building to meet the housing needs of our growing and changing population.
The aim of this evaluation is to set out recommendations for Design Council CABE, of the value of engaging with the community in the design review process.
Marshall’s Mill is a significant and imposing seven storey red brick Victorian mill set in Leeds' creative quarter. The refurbishment works to the Mill adopted the five ways to well being to explore a different design approach.
Park Hill is an exemplar of Brutalist architecture. Our approach is that of plan masters with an ongoing stewardship of design rather than a detached master architect determining the culture of place.
The downturn has left ugly gaps in Leeds where buildings should be. Grant Woodward speaks to the man with weird and wonderful ideas to fill them.
The idea targets a City in Flux, identifying opportunities of intervention which enhance the public realm and animate space (1. Space).
This essay results from an excursion to Wuhan China in 2013 to present two projects to local and central authorities, and the introduction of a third project whilst in the country.
The studio is focused on reinvigorating places through the stimulation of local cultures and distinction derived through temporary propositions and event leading to long term legacy proposals and lasting change cementing local diversity.
The studio is focused on reinvigorating places through the stimulation of local cultures and distinction derived through temporary propositions and event leading to long term legacy proposals and lasting change cementing local diversity.
Group ginger is a practice of architects. Our name derives from the political term, a ginger group. Ginger groups work to identify alternative ideas for the benefit of their host. As such Group Ginger works with clients to identify opportunities which amplify development potential and celebrate activity.
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