Category Archives: Dominic Roberts

A Grand Day Out?

ManchesterModernist Society are organizing a ‘Preston Grand Day Out’ on Saturday 22 January 2011. All are welcome – see details on the MMS website.The trip will be led by Aidan Turner-Bishop, a key figure in the fight to protect the … Continue reading

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aSZ Arquitectes in Barcelona

Elena Canovas of the University of Barcelona joined us in our teaching at the recent Architecture/Archaeology workshop at IUAV Venezia. She is a director at aSZ Arquitectes, Barcelona. aSZ Arquitectes, Barcelona

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St Wilfrid remains in Hulme

A flying visit to St Wilfrid’s RC Church in Hulme, Manchester designed by A.W.N. Pugin. Pevsner writes: By Pugin, 1842, and memorable as a very early case of the archeologically convincing church … The exterior of the church is red … Continue reading

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Francis Roberts Day

The Twentieth Century Society have designated 16 October 2010 ‘Francis Roberts Day’. There will be a coach tour of buildings by Francis Roberts in Lancaster, Preston and Blackpool. Francis will be there to illuminate and explain. Apparently there has been … Continue reading

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Venetian Pile Driver

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On the Ponte dei Miracoli

On the Ponte dei Miracoli, Venice. Light; fragments of view; bridge as public space; the view and the viewer.

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Holl at the Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art flickr site now includes Steven Holl’s proposals and sketches for his new scheme opposite the Glasgow School of Art. Link: GSA Flickr Urban Realm website. Scheme description/press release.

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CiA Studio Projects, 2010-2011

We are looking at four sites for sixth year (Bachelor of Architecture) studio projects: Option 1: Dubrovnik: We have identified and visited two excellent sites within the old city, the first is an extensive ruin area, the second is an … Continue reading

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The Plečnik Pool

After a rather slow period the Flickr Plečnik group is seeing plenty of submissions. The picture is by klausness and shows Zacherl-Haus in Vienna (1903-1905).

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Venice Projects: This Year’s Models & Drawings

Bachelor of Architecture Year 6 Projects 2009-2010 Following the students’ participation in the workshop Archaeology’s Places & Contemporary Uses the students chose sites in Venice for their major projects. Slideshow of Year 6 Drawings and Models Students: Peter Brown, Christopher … Continue reading

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Degree Show 2010

The Degree Shows at Manchester Metropolitan University open on Friday 18th June at 5pm. CiA Studio’s Bachelor of Architecture Projects can be found in Rooms 502 and 503 on the fifth floor of the Chatham Building, Cavendish Street, M15 6BR. … Continue reading

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The Lycian Way

  Our good friend and erstwhile colleague Neil Stevenson has caught the mid-life pilgrimage bug. His latest cycle journey was along the Lycian Way in Turkey, a route littered with archaeological remains, interesting lodgings and good food. Neil’s Lycian Way … Continue reading

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