Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
What did I do before block architects?
Some people have been asking me what did I do before block architects? Over the next few weeks I will provide you with some images of some of the projects that I worked on. I didnt design them all but took an integral part.
The images above are of The Lowry designed by MWP Ltd, London. I worked there when I was doing my Part II training. It was a fantastic environment to train. MWP office was 5 storeys at 8 Fitzroy Square, London and it was also the office of Sir James Stirling, Michael Wilfords previous business partner. I remember fondly the year or so that I spent at the office working and learning from some great Architects including Sutherland & Hussey who now have their own highly acclaimed practice in Edinburgh.
Here's more about the Lowry:
Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces.
The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, bringing together a wide variety of performing and visual arts under one roof. Opening its door to the best in entertainment and education in the arts, The Lowry aims to give everyone access to new areas of creativity and to embrace its broad community.
The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, bringing together a wide variety of performing and visual arts under one roof. Opening its door to the best in entertainment and education in the arts, The Lowry aims to give everyone access to new areas of creativity and to embrace its broad community.
The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts (1,730, 466 and 180 seats respectively) presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and gallery spaces (1,610 metres of floor space); showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions.
Movement into and through the building generates an air of theatricality, festivity and anticipation. The layout of The Lowry encourages visitors to explore and enjoy the variety of facilities housed within it, throughout the day and evening. An open ramped route with dramatic views connects the theatre foyers and gallery spaces, forming a public promenade around the building, linking all activities.
A restaurant, cafes & bars are situated along the southern side of the building, with spectacular waterside views and in fine weather can extend out to quayside terraces overlooking the expansive Manchester Ship Canal.
A breathtaking new international landmark, The Lowry is a "must see" tourist attraction - not just a venue, but a destination. The Lowry increases opportunities for social interaction within the community and generate a spirit of participation. Above all, it is an exciting and stimulating venue for education, recreation and creativity.
Monday, 7 September 2009
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Croy Development
Here is the image of the development in Croy that we have recently received planning permission.
We are members of Constructionline
block architects are delighted to announce that we are now accredited members of constructionline. To find out more please visit http://www.constructionline.co.uk/Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Recovering Economy
The Global economy is finally recovering from the deepest recession since the war, the International Monetary Fund declared yesterday. IMF chief economist Oliver Blanchard said world leaders must now focus on ways of sustaining the tentative rebound that is underway. 'The recovery had started. Sustaining it will require rebalancing acts, both within and across countries, but there are still deep scars' he wrote.
The assessment comes after official figures showed Germany, France and Japan emerged from recession in the second quarter of the year.
Yesterday Chancellor Alistair Darling insisted Britain would not be far behind the growth resuming later this year.
The IMF's most recent forecast suggest that global gross domestic product will fall 1.4% this year before rising 2.5% in 2010. Its outlook for Britain is far less optimistic, however. Output here could drop 4.2% this year and rebound just 0.2% next year, according to July estimates.
The fund is due to update those figures in the coming weeks.
Source. www.dailymail.co.uk
The assessment comes after official figures showed Germany, France and Japan emerged from recession in the second quarter of the year.
Yesterday Chancellor Alistair Darling insisted Britain would not be far behind the growth resuming later this year.
The IMF's most recent forecast suggest that global gross domestic product will fall 1.4% this year before rising 2.5% in 2010. Its outlook for Britain is far less optimistic, however. Output here could drop 4.2% this year and rebound just 0.2% next year, according to July estimates.
The fund is due to update those figures in the coming weeks.
Source. www.dailymail.co.uk
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