thoughts on architecture
The Architect Benevolent Society are having another online art auction for some wonderful pieces donated by architects and artists in support of the charity. Have a peek! http://absnet.org.uk/support-us/12-days-architectural-artwork
We have been exploring ways to use the capabilities of Kuma, our larger robot hand that is mounted on a track. We quickly decided on using the hot knife cutting tool as it seemed the one that offered the most possibilities for now. We have a large stock of blue foam perfect for this task,... Continue Reading →
WAS launched a series of public speaking workshops for architects over the next 2 weeks. Professional coaches can help you with speech structure, engaging the public, body language, and tackling nervousness. There are 3 workshops, so you're welcome to attend on whichever date suits you best. Lunchtime, 1pm 30th November, 4th December, 7th December See... Continue Reading →
We are very excited to be hosting an ABE winter party as a collaboration between the Architecture Society, Property Society, Construction Society, and Tourism Society. Free food and drinks, so bring some festive cheer and come meet students and staff from other courses! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uwsu-abe-societies-winter-party-2017-tickets-39485939508
The process of recognising architectural heritage or value is prescribed by detailed legislation.[1] In an interview with Stefania Romascanu, adviser at the Sibiu Department for the Protection of Culture and Heritage, she described the consultation process as lengthy, often lasting years. If a request is received for a building to be granted the status of... Continue Reading →
A few of us continued to New York for another 3 days. It's a wonderfully eclectic city with lots of interesting architecture. We walked a lot, saw a lot, and I'm certain that I would need another few weeks to cover everything still. I'll just post some highlights here. The JFK main concourse is still... Continue Reading →
Another 6 hour trip and we were back in Chicago, this time in a much nicer hostel. I absolutely loved the city, which seemed a perfect mix of urban and suburban in one's grasp. I started off with a night tour of the city and a blues concert, followed by an extensive Frank... Continue Reading →
The studio research trip was very useful and enjoyable! After landing in Chicago and spending a night in the worst hostel I've ever stayed in, we went on to Detroit. Detroit has a bad reputation, as far as American cities go, being the second most dangerous city in the US (ref). It rose and fell... Continue Reading →
I just found out that the joint project I did with Anthony a while back is not being shown as part of the Ceramica exhibition at the RIBA North. Do go visit ! https://www.architecture.com/ceramica "In this exhibition we see how traditional ceramic techniques and digital engineering processes can be used together to produce more meaningful... Continue Reading →
Crista Popescu 