Tag: School of Architecture + Cities

Congratulations to Nedal Harris Ghosheh from MArch DS22 on being shortlisted for “Drawing of the Year Awards 2025” by Archisource and having his work exhibited at the “London Creates” exhibition

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Congratulations to Nedal Harris Ghosheh from MArch DS22 on being shortlisted for “Drawing of the Year Awards 2025” organised by Archisource.

Author: Nedal Harris Ghosheh

A selection of drawings from the competition is currently being exhibited at the “London Creates” major creative exhibition at The Truman Brewery.

For more details about the exhibition and the accompanying events, see below:

About London Creates 2025

11 – 19 July 11am-6pm  |  Free to visit  |  The Truman Brewery, 83 Brick Lane, E1 6QR

London Creates is a major celebration of creativity and a collection of the best creative minds and future thinkers. Be immersed in the creative world of architecture and design, discover hundreds of the top visual representations from the sixth Drawing of the Year Awards 2025 alongside unique insights into the processes of Foster + Partners and RSHP, from the first sketches through to final models and everything in between.

It’s a truly inspirational showcase and masterclass in drawing.

Evening Talk Series

15th, 16th, 17th July 6-10pm  |  Free to attend  |  Open bar

Join us for a series of inspiring talks from leading industry voices discussing creative topics including John McElgunn, Senior Director at RSHP, Narinder Sagoo MBE, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners and David Bullock and Nathan Davies, Creative Directors from Hayes Davidson

Book your tickets: Evening Talks

Architecture + Cities Research Seminar: Krystallia Kamvasinou and Lorenzo Iannizzotto “Reimagining Terrain Vague: A Socio-ecological Approach for Vacant Urban Land” | Monday, May 19 at 13:00 (BST) | Online

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When: Monday, 19th of May 2025, 1pm-2pm (BST)

Where: Online

The final A+C research seminar of the year will take place on Monday, 19 May online here.

It will be given by Krystallia Kamvasinou and Lorenzo Iannizzotto on the subject of Reimagining Terrain Vague: A Socio-ecological Approach for Vacant Urban Land. 

All are welcome. 

OPEN 2025 | Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 18:00 (BST), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster

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When: Thursday, 19th of June 2025 at 6pm (BST)

Where: Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Rd, NW1 5LS

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER’S SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND CITIES INVITES YOU TO OPEN 2025

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Head of School Kate Cheyne cordially invites you to attend the opening of the graduating students’ degree show, OPEN 2025, featuring work from:

·       Architecture BA

·       Architecture and Design Foundation

·       Architecture and Environmental Design BSc

·       Architectural Technology BSc

·       Urban Planning and Design BA

·       Interior Architecture BA

·       MArch

Preview

Thursday 19 June, 6 – 9pm

Book to attend the launch via Eventbrite

Exhibition continues (open access)

Friday 20 June – Sunday 6 July

Marylebone | University of Westminster, London

You can also RSVP to DCDI-Events@westminster.ac.uk

Image credit: Emma Wilkinson, MArch

Architecture + Cities Research Seminar: Victoria Watson “Gangue Architecture” | Tuesday, May 6 at 13:00 (BST) | Online

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When: Tuesday, 6th of May 2025, 1pm-2pm (BST)

Where: Online

The next A+C research seminar will be held on Tuesday 6 May, 13.00 – 14.00. Victoria Watson will present her air grid work under the title of ‘Gangue Architecture.’ The link to the seminar is here.

All are welcome. 

MArch History and Theory Guest Lecture Series: “’doors that could take you elsewhere’: The Architectural Practice of Reading Science Fiction” by Amy Butt | Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 18:00 in M416 (Robin Evans Room)

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WHEN: Thursday, 3rd of April 2025 at 6pm

WHERE: M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

“Until it is built, all architecture is speculative fiction. As we contemplate the built worlds we will bring into being through our design work, this talk invites us to use methods of collective writing and making to learn from the speculative fiction authors who imagine alongside us.”

Architecture + Cities Research Seminar: Luz Navarro and Giulio Verdini “Place-based Engagement Strategies for Better Climate Resilience Governance in Disaster Situations: The Case of Caxias do Sul, Brazil” | Monday, March 31 at 13:00 (GMT) | Online

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When: Monday, 31st of March 2025, 1pm-2pm (GMT)

Where: Online

Luz Navarro and Giulio Verdini will be presenting their work on a recent trip to Brazil, at the A+C Research Seminar on Monday, March 31 at 13.00 online. The link to the meeting is here.

All are welcome. 

MArch History and Theory Guest Lecture Series: “No Compromise: the work of Florence Knoll” by Ana Araujo | Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 18:00 in M416 (Robin Evans Room)

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WHEN: Thursday, 27th of March 2025 at 6pm

WHERE: M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

Based on research conducted for her book, No Compromise: the work of Florence Knoll (Princeton Architectural Press, 2021), this presentation will look at the work of this iconic American designer. Florence Knoll was one of the minds behind the iconic Knoll enterprise: a company which became well-known for the licensing and distribution of some of the most seminal furniture pieces of the twentieth century – including the Barcelona collection, by Mies van der Rohe; the Tulip Collection, by Eero Saarinen; and the Diamond Collection, by Harry Bertoia.

“My research looks at the role Knoll had in commissioning and overviewing the production of these pieces (alongside many other classics issued by the company during her tenure), while also looking at her other activities in the company: her contribution to the development of the company’s unique marketing profile, the creation of a highly innovative textile department, and, most importantly, the establishment of the Knoll Planning Unit, the interior design division that she ran, and through which she invented the infamous ‘Knoll look’.”    

Dr Ana Araujo was trained as an architect and currently works in the fields of art curating, research and education. Her interests range across the fields of design, the visual arts, psychology, anthropology and gender studies. Ana also runs an online art gallery which is focused on the investigation of the feminine in art and culture. She is currently course director of the MA Interior Architecture and Design course at Birmingham City University.

Architecture + Cities Research Seminar: Rosa Schiano-Phan “Daylighting in the Marylebone Building 1920 – 2020” | Thursday, March 20 at 13:00 (GMT) | Online

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When: Thursday, 20th of March 2025, 1pm-2pm (GMT)

Where: Online

Rosa Schiano-Phan will be giving the Architecture and Cities Research Seminar on Thursday, March 20 at 13.00 online, on her research on ‘Daylighting in the Marylebone Building 1920 – 2020.’ 

The link to the seminar is here. 

Inaugural Lecture: “Helsinki to Kumasi – Stories from the Centre” by Prof Harry Charrington | Monday, March 17, 2025 at 18:00 in M416 (Robin Evans Room)

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When: Monday, 17th of March 2025 at 6pm

Where: M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

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In this lecture Professor Harry Charrington advocates for a more engaged history of architecture and place-making. He discusses some remarkable work in Helsinki and Kumasi, and introduces individuals with their own distinctive agency, showing that how they did things became what they achieved. He argues we need to share more stories like these if we are to develop a praxis capable of addressing the complexity of the living world. This is largely a task of recovery; these stories already exist as tacit knowledge in our day-to-day practices. Reflecting on over thirty years of practice, teaching, and research, and utilising archival material and oral histories, Charrington suggests how we might restore them to history – i.e. to humanity.

The event will be followed by a drinks reception – to close at 20:30.

Lecture: “Challenges of gentrification – how can urban regeneration be equitable” by Prof Jim Coleman | Monday, March 24, 2025 at 16:00 in M416 (Robin Evans Room)

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When: Monday, 24th of March 2025 at 4pm

Where: M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

Prof Jim Coleman is head of Economic Advisory at WSP and also a professor of professional practice in the School of Architecture and Cities at the University of Westminster. For many years Jim has advised both public and private sector organisations – in the UK and internationally – on the economics of large-scale spatial planning and real estate projects. This includes developing strategies to maximise both economic and social impacts of development and to adjust development programmes and phasing to better reflect a balance of commercial, financial and wider social interests. Jim will draw upon his professional experience to provide insights into how spatial and real estate plans can be shaped to address multiple priorities, as well as reflecting on emerging approaches to creating and measuring social value through development.

ALL ARE WELCOME