Architectural Association Independent Radio

Why not listen in to one of the broadcasts on the Architectural Association's Independent Radio station run by AA staff & students past & present.

You can listen online or subscribe to the podcasts to keep updated and entertained on the go, documentaries, interviews, music and inspirations are just some of the content available.

Jeremy Till at the V&A

As part of the V&A's 'Listen to Leading Thinkers and Designers' the Dean of Architecture here at UoW Jeremy Till will be talking on Tuesday 22nd June 7pm-8pm, so a date to put in your diary!

The theme is architecture and locality, cost is £8 & £6 concession you can book over the phone on o2o 7942 2211

There are also some other talks that are 'Closer look at Architecture' that may also be of interest, follow the link above to view all related.

Fantasy Atelier talks

The ICA is hosting a weekend (Live Weekends: 6 May 2010 - 23 May 2010), of talks some of which are aimed at Architecture students. Many of the events are interactive so why not get involved as the organisers would welcome participation.

Some of the themes include effects of national debt and the role that social architecture can play in economic and cultural futures, London Olympic developments 2012 aswell as more intriguing topics such as "Amenity Space - How many people can you fit in a phone box?".

More information available here

Archigram archive

Archigram's archives are now available to view free online as a web resource, for public and academic use.

"The project was run by EXP, an architectural research group at the University of Westminster. It was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and made possible by the members of Archigram and their heirs, who retain copyright of all images."

Sections include, Archigram magazines, projects, shows & people.

Enjoy!

RIBA Trust annual lecture

This year's RIBA annual lecture will take place on the 18th of May at its London base on 66 Portland Place, 6.30-9.00pm. The guest speaker this year is Kevin McCloud who will be discussing matters on sustainability and how architects and residents need to collaborate to enhance existing structures.

Tickets can be booked online via the RIBA, you will need to register first.

Why not also take a look at some of the other talks that are scheduled for the next few months or watch some of the video archives of past talks available here

Journal title highlight of the month

I thought it may be useful to draw to your attention some of the journal titles that you may find of interest and valuable in your research and study.

The journal title I have chosen this month is The Journal of Architecture it is jointly published by the RIBA & Routledge. There are a range of issues which have a range of themes and subjects including individual architects, design theory, architectural culture, sustainability, everyday building and many more. There are also book and exhibition reviews included regularly.

You can access the title via infoLinx, select the tab 'Find e-Journal' and type the title into the search box at the top and use 'Go' to retrieve the list of matching results. Remember that if you are accessing the title off campus select the i button to check whether you will need a username & password to access.

Personally I find this title a great resource especially when researching subjects which have a historical context such as architectural movements which continue to influence contemporary developments.

Whitechapel built environment talks

There will be a series of talks/events planned later on this summer at the Whitechapel Gallery, which are related to aspects of the built environment:

Sunday 30th May, 3pm - Screening: Goudvis Robbrecht en Daem (free)

Thursday June 3rd, 7pm - William Mann on Robbrecht and Daem: pacing through architecture (free)

Thursday 10th June, 7pm - Panel discussion: restless cities (£7/£5 con)

Saturday 19th June, 3pm - Chris Dyson & Ed McKeon on architecture & music (free)

Monday 21st June, 7pm - Urban projects: Paul Robbrecht