Lincoln School of Architecture

Current student work on show in the Gallery

2012-03-02T09:54:00.011Z

Examples of present student work across BA (Hons) Architecture RIBA part 1 and BArch RIBA part 2, now renamed Master of Architecture (MArch) are currently on display in the Gallery of the Architecture building, and will remain on show until Saturday 10 March. The work forms part of a revalidation visit currently underway by RIBA.

Structural model workshop by 3rd year Architecture students

2012-02-14T14:01:00.005Z

Here is just a small selection of photos, taken by workshop manager Kenny Cromar, from the recent full day structural model workshop held in the workshop and gallery space in the Architecture building, as part of the 3rd year technology and sustainability module.

Senior Lecturer and module leader, Dr Amira Elnokaly, shown here with her students in the workshop, was very pleased with outcome of the workshop and hopes it will go on to be part of the Student as Producer project later this year...

Shown above is one of the models which was constructed at a scale of 1:1 'geodesic dome'.

If you missed the display of work, then you can watch below one of the videos the students put together today after the workshop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wgsXuAW2W8&feature=youtu.be

Graduate of Design for Exhibition and Museums

2012-02-08T09:28:00.004Z

Graduate of BA (Hons) Design for Exhibition and Musems Gillian MacNee has contacted us to keep us up to date with her career progression. Here's what she has to say......

"It's been awhile but I thought I'd drop you a wee line to let you know how I'm doing! I didn't go into museum design, but wanted to stay in museums, so I worked at the Glasgow Science Centre, and then I went on to Newcastle Uni to do my museum masters.

"After volunteering at the Transport Museum, I got a job at the new Riverside Museum in Glasgow, and then got a job at the National Museum of Scotland; I felt like I was following opening museums! I currently work in learning and programmes, developing and delivering the formal and informal programmes. It's a lot of fun and I still remember you (course tutors Pam and Geoff) both telling us all how museum design is all about telling stories, that is what is important, and even though I'm not in design it's still a principle I stick to; museums should be about interesting stories! I now specialise in storytelling, and dabble in puppetry too! Weird where life takes you!

"And I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Lincoln, and even though I didn't go into design, I learnt so many things, pushed my limits, and couldn't have imagined doing a better course!

Glasgow’s well-loved Museum of Transport has relocated to this spectacular waterfront landmark (shown above) that was designed by internationally-renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The Riverside Museum is her first major public building in the UK.

The dynamic new Riverside Museum displays Glasgow’s rich industrial heritage, which stems from the River Clyde. The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the Museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting.

Away with the Birds

2012-02-03T14:57:00.004Z

Former Lincoln Product Design student, and now managing the 3D workshop in the University's Architecture Building, Kenny Cromar is proud to announce the opening of his exhibition Away with the Birds.

The exhibition is a celebration of photography and automated sculpture, exhibited in the surrealist style. Kenny explains "The photography on view was generally captured spontaneously, seen earlier as a flash of imagery in the corner of my eye. Conditions being just right at the time, provided an image that was so dramatic, it seemed surreal.

"I break photographic rules. I use longer than normal shutter speeds (generally hand held) to get as much light and colour into the frame before the image loses its sharpness. Directing the lens straight into the facing sun and not caring to much about depth of field, as the overall vista was usually more important.

The automated sculpture on show is deep and dark, exploring an emotional need to recreate the human form. For one minute on the hour and one minute in every half hour, the automation will be in progress, providing room for thought.In this exhibition all will not be what it seems, or is all, exactly what it appears to be!

Exhibition will be held at Gallery St Martins, Lincoln.

Kenny Cromar Feb 2012
Artist, Photographer and Performance Poet

Opening Times

Private view: Thursday 9 February 6pm to 9pm

Friday 10 to Sunday 12 February 10am to 4pm
Email: kcromar@lincoln.ac.uk for further information

MA Design for Exhibition and Museums

2012-01-30T10:49:00.007Z

Recent Lincoln Fine Art graduate Clare Tubby talks about her transition from Fine Art in the School of Art and Design to Exhibition Design at postgraduate level within the School of Architecture.

"Since graduating I have chosen to undertake more study at the University of Lincoln. I am now studying MA Design for Exhibition and Museums which is a postgraduate programme run by Dr Geoff Matthews in the Architecture building on the modern Brayford campus.

"The course involves research and design; you undertake three design projects in order to develop a strong and varied portfolio for interviews. Exhibition design can take many forms, museums, trade fairs, visitor centres, brand experiences, theme parks, world expos, even set design.

"The best part about designing any kind of exhibition is that you are basically telling a story through design. The reason I chose to do this particular masters is to make me more employable during these times of economic depression, being one of thousands of fine art graduates I found myself struggling to get a job and so opted to specialise in a design field in which there are still decent employment opportunities, and I got lucky because I’m also really enjoying the course.

For more information about this little known but succesful course, click on either of the following options: BA (Hons) or MA.

Visit the School of Architecture...in Lillestrom, Norway

2012-01-16T12:17:00.002Z

Academic representatives from the Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design, will be present at the Norwegian Recruitment Fair this week in Lillestrom, Noway, as guests of Norwegian student recruitment agents, Across the Pond. The event, which moves across Norway throughout January and February, will take place 17-19 January in Lillestrom, near Oslo.

Professor Michael Healey and Senior Lecturer John Stocker will be on hand to answer any queries with regard to applying to the University of Lincoln's School of Art and Design and School of Architecture. They are also looking forward to seeing portfolios should students wish to bring them along.

The University of Lincoln will also be present at the Oslo fair 14-16 February 2012. For further details, visit the fair website at http://www.fairs.no/

Busiest time ever for Lincoln at UCAS Design Your Future Exhibition in Manchester

2011-12-02T10:14:00.004Z

[The Lincoln stand ready for business - before the rush!]

Academic and professional staff were run off their feet at this week’s UCAS Design Your Future exhibition held at Manchester’s Central Convention Complex, formerly known as the GMEX. Over 1,200 Faculty newspapers were given out to eager students, most of whom stopped to talk to us and find out more about our courses, facilities, and the city itself.

Many of the students, who were there as part of an organised trip from their school or college, had heard about the university’s recent leap up the league tables, or had seen the Tomska series of banned adverts on YouTube, and were keen to find out more.

They were able to talk to staff and recent graduate Helen McCarron (pictured above) who now works for the University in our Careers and Employability service, about all our courses across both Schools of Architecture and Art and Design, as well as employability prospects and recent graduate profiles. If you would like to receive a copy of our new Focus on Employability newsletter, please email us at aadenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk

[Amy Allen from our Events Team is on hand to welcome students]

We are now looking forward to meeting even more students at London Olympia next week, which runs 6-7 December. Details can be found on the UCAS website.

Third year Forum for BA (Hons) Design for Exhibition and Museums

2011-11-30T20:50:00.007Z

On 25 November DEM hosted their annual 'Third Year Forum'. This event gives final year and MA students the opportunity to discuss their work at the concept stage with invited guests and colleagues from the Exhibitions industry. They were joined by colleagues from BA (Hons) Architecture Carlos Marquez and Dr Jane Lomholt, external examiner Philip Tefft, Managing Director of Ralph Applebaum Associates (London), and also from industry: Gavin Tuck, Creative Director of Small Back Room (London), Nicky Harding from Hayley Sharpe (Leicester), Bob Pilling for the Jews Court Trust (Lincoln) and David Sutton who has his own international exhibition design company in Nottingham. There were 35 projects presented and the day proved to be a great success.

The atmosphere of the event is perfectly described by Ellie Dunn third year student: "Thank you for organising the Forum for us. I think we all really enjoyed it (we were pretty nervous at the start) and found it really helpful. I certainly have.

"The comments, advice, praise, criticism and ideas were fantastic from all of the guests but more importantly above anything was that their enthusiasm for the different projects and their potential was infectious and boosted my enthusiasm for them! It was great to get several points of view on each project in a single sitting, making your head buzz with ideas."

The range of projects can be enjoyed as a series of A3 posters displayed in the studio and visitors are welcome.

London visit by Exhibition Design students

2011-11-30T14:16:00.009Z

The annual second year field trip by students from BA (Hons) Design for Exhibition and Museums to London to visit design studios and museums was a great success again this year, thanks to Programme Leader, Dr Geoff Matthews, and all his hard work in organising all the visits.

The highlights included a backstage visit to a brand new exhibition at the Museum of London to celebrate Dickens' birth entitled 'Dickens' London'. Although this exhibition does not open until 9 December, the lead designer Gail Symington gave students a back stage tour and a valuable insight into the hands-on installation of exhibitions as well as their design.

On to the National Maritime Museums (NMM), where students were met by Alastair McCaw the Managing Director at Real Studios,who gave students a tour of the 'Voyagers' Gallery. Real Studios has recently designed this gallery which includes work by Light Surgeons. Students were then given an insight into how the museum works and other ongoing exhibitions by their Head of Exhibitions, Hugo van Maasakkers and the museum's Design Manager, Michael Martin.

A visit to Event Communications gave the opportunity for students to meet Lisa Martin who graduated from the course three years ago. Lisa joins a long line of Exhibition Alumni who have worked for this prestigious multinational company. Lisa was joined by her colleague and interpreter Alex Fitzsimmons for an illustrated talk on a recently opened exhibition about Robert Burns in Dumfries.

Without doubt the overall highlight of the week was the visit to the British Museum Design offices to meet previous DEM graduate Peter Macdermid who gave them a private tour to the new Grayson Perry exhibition. More importantly their Senior Designer Caroline Ingham launched the second year of our British Museum Internship. This opportunity will enable a current second year to work in the British Museum Design offices over the Easter holidays. Competitive in nature, this is a unique opportunity to work in probably the most famous museum in the world.

[Senior Lecturer Pam Locker pictured on the left and Programme Leader Geoff Matthews pictured towards the end (with the hat) with students, in Southwark, London]

Students also visited the V&A, the Science Museum, British Library, the Natural History Museum and Tate Modern making it a packed but inspirational week and one which gave students their first glimpse of the very realistic opportunities of working as an exhibition designer in the capital.

Students work on labyrinth in Lincoln Cathedral

2011-11-23T14:55:00.005Z

First year Architecture students pictured below rehearsing last week outside the Main Building on the Brayford Campus, ready for installation of a chalk labyrinth in the cathedral today, pictured above.

Site visit by third year Architecture students

2011-11-23T14:45:00.004Z

Site visit made this week by 3rd year Architecture students to Lincoln Castle walls.

Award-winning eco-building officially opened

2011-11-07T16:15:00.004Z

An award-winning building which has been heralded nationally as a beacon of sustainable design was officially opened recently. The grand opening of the Wood Hall community building at Hill Holt Wood, an environmental social enterprise at Norton Disney on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border, took place on Saturday 17th September.

The development was officially opened by Lord Victor Adebowale CBE, Chief Executive of the national charity Turning Point and Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Mr Tony Worth, and the patron of Hill Holt Wood, Lady Neville.

The Wood Hall community building has already been recognised nationally as a fine example of self-sufficient, off-the-grid development. It was created using entirely sustainable materials, many of them sourced from the local areas, and incorporating the most innovative construction techniques available. Features include a rammed-earth circular conference room and double-reciprocal roof.

The blueprint of the design for the Wood Hall community building was developed by students within a third year undergraduate studio led by Dr Behzad Sodagar at Lincoln School of Architecture originally in 2006 as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. The design was further developed by the University and Hill Holt Wood in conjunction with local construction firm Simons Design Limited, and financial support from the environmental charity WREN. Construction was completed this year.

The project has won a string of national awards over recent years in recognition of its contribution to sustainability and environmental best practice, including honours at the Green Apple Awards, the Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards and the Lord Stafford Awards.

Karen Lowthrop, CEO of Hill Holt Wood, said: "We are delighted to officially name and open the Wood Hall community building at Hill Holt Wood. The award-winning structure was designed and built using a number of innovative approaches to sustainable construction and will provide a unique focal point and resource for the local community in an ancient woodland setting. We would particularly like to thank WREN for their help in funding the development and Simons Design Limited and the University of Lincoln for the inspirational design work."

Dr Behzad Sodagar, Reader in Architecture and Co-Director of Centre for Architectural Research said: “Seeing a blueprint created by our students becomes a reality in the shape of the Wood Hall community building has been very inspiring to our staff and students. The exercise demonstrated the effectiveness of research engaged teaching in architectural education. We’re very proud to have played a role in the pioneering work taking place in Hill Holt Wood over the last few years.”

International Office special prizegiving event

2011-10-31T10:46:00.018Z

Students and staff were treated to a wonderfully colourful start to Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, at the special prizegiving last week, given by the International Office at the University's EMMTEC centre, as seen below.

International students who are currently studying across the University had spent many hours rehearsing for the evening, which included South Asian dance performances, both individually, and as a group for a "Bollywood" type routine, with help from Indian tutor Meenakshi Mandhar of the School of Architecture, who led the coregraphy for the performance.

Many of the performers wore traditional dress, adding authencity to the evening. There were also individual performances from students reciting poetry or singing in their native languages.

Earlier in the evening, there was a prizegiving for international students from all disciplines and countries, attended by the University's Vice Chancellor Mary Stuart. Three students from the School of Architecture received awards:

Yow Han Wong from Malaysia (pictured above with Vice Chancellor Mary Stuart) and who is currently studying on BA (Hons) Architecture was one of four students to receive the Vice Chancellors Prize. He told us "The University of Lincoln was my first choice because I was told about the benefits of studying here with friendly people and moderate cost of living. I am from a town called Kluang in Malaysia which is about 6500 miles from UK. I am planning to gain some work experience hopefully in UK before furthering my study after completing this course. So far, I am doing well with all the things here and I believe it will always be so."

Another recipient of the Vice Chancellor's prize was Kimberley Drabyk from Canada (pictured below, again with Mary Stuart) who is currently studying on MA Design for Exhibition & Museums.

Kimberley chose this course was because she comes from a museum and fine arts background and this course puts both these areas together. Kim says "This course is living up to all of my expectations and more. I choose the University of Lincoln because it is the only one that offers my program. I am from New Westminster, Canada which is the oldest city in western Canada, first becoming a city in 1858. My career aspiration is to become a exhibition designer".

Shilpa Sara John from India (shown below) and who has just started studies on the new MA Interior Architecture and Design was awarded Faculty Champion, and presented her prize by new Senior Academic Anne Chick. Shilpa told us "I’m currently pursuing my Masters in Interior Architecture and Design I chose the University of Lincoln because of its reputation of a growing modern university, not only in the country, but internationally as well.

"As of now, it has met all my expectations. I come from Kerala, India. Being so far from home, the University has helped me settle in well with the friendly and helpful faculty. After my course, I wish to gain some good work experience and I aspire to be a successful Interior Architect".

The evening closed with a delicious Indian buffet and a chance for international students to mix with staff and other students. Here are some further snapshots of what was agreed by all present to be a wonderful evening.

The University's International Office is deeply committed to promoting the spirit of internationalisation and with this in mind they shall be developing a calendar of activities to celebrate culture differences as represented by all our international students. This will include celebrating festivals important to many of the international cultures. Watch out for US Thanksgiving in November, Australia Day in January, and Chinese New Year in February.

Photographs supplied by International student Sankeerth Thagadur Ramdas and Internal Communications Officer Dave Prichard.

Tales from a recent Architecture graduate

2011-10-12T14:55:00.004+01:00

[BA (Hons) Architecture graduate David McGowan on his first day in his new job]

The University has asked me write a few words on the large transition I have gone through over the last few months. From studying day and night at uni, to graduating in Lincoln Cathedral, my final year project being nominated for the RIBA Bronze President’s Medal and finally what it was like to ‘up sticks’ and move to Germany, working at one of my favourite Architectural Studios, Bolles + Wilson GmbH in Münster Germany.

My third year at University was my favourite so far. I was in James' and Bezhad’s Response Studio, where we predominantly worked at creating a thorough foundation of knowledge into an area and used this as a basis for an intelligent (or at least aiming for an intelligent) response to the areas weaknesses, strengths and possible opportunities. Be it social, political, economical, architectural, dare I say it…sustainable. The list goes on. It was really interesting to learn the importance of how these separate aspects worked together, or at least could work together as a series of inter correlating limbs. Treating the environment as a list of processes and actions, it seemed to mirror modern machinery in the same way, how different parts of a tool or machine work together simultaneously to create an end result. This was what became the focus of my project.

Anyway, I finished my third year project and subsequently found out that it was nominated for the RIBA Bronze President’s Medal, which being an avid fan of the work that gets nominated every year, it was the perfect end to my time at Lincoln. However, it also meant I could not easily just switch off from the project and that I had another 3 months to think/question it and play around with it. Which as the summer went on, I realised was harder than expected as other things seem to take over. Early September it was finally submitted and the results are posted late October I believe, so keep an eye out.

Whilst all this was going on I had moved home, settled into a new life in a country where I didn’t know the language, started my first architectural job and graduated. I worked hard throughout my third year to balance my project work and dissertation with endless amounts of job applications and portfolio changes. This fortunately paid off when I was offered a position at Bolles + Wilson in May. I moved to Germany in late July and started at Bolles + Wilson on 1st August.
[Offices of Bolles + Wilson in Münster, Germany]

It is now October and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far. I work closely with Peter Wilson and the team here in Münster, predominantly on competition projects. This could mean anything from CAD drawings to creating schematic diagrams, presentations and most importantly being told my English humour does not seem to translate over the pond!

Other than the endless hours strapped to the computer and drinking coffee, it’s great just to meet people from all over the world and see how things are different in another country and city. Being on ‘The Continent’ it is rude not to explore it a bit as the trains and busses and even something called “Mitfahrgelegenheit” (which is kind of like planned hitchhiking). It is so easy to do so and you can be any number of interesting countries in only a few hours. For example a few of us from the office are off to Berlin this weekend to explore the culture over there… mainly the party culture, but that is beside the point.

Anyway, I am seeming to waffle on like I have always done, to the expense of tutors Jane Lomholt, Andy Earl or Carl O’Coil who were forced to read my take on English grammar. So, I will just say to all of you out there that are looking for jobs and experience, to consider looking to other places than your home town and 'The Big Smoke'. As there are lots of great opportunities out there all over the world so why not use your aspiring career as an excuse to see some of it.

Tschüss
David
http://www.davidmcgowan.co.uk/

RIBA President Medals - Student shortlisted

2011-10-07T09:15:00.008+01:00

Sam Brown, one of our current third year students on BA (Hons) Architecture, is in with a strong chance for the RIBA President's Bronze Medals having just been shortlisted for the award.

Sam's project is among the final 10 projects out of 101 nominations from 300 schools of architecture in over 60 countries. The final judging will take place on Friday 21 October.

Seen above and below are some of the images from Sam's project on the Dutch sea defence landscape.

Other shortlisted Architecture students from Lincoln are David McGowan (Part 1) who is also featured on this blog, Eoghan O'Brien, (Part 2) and Paul McGuigan (Part 2). We wish them all best of luck with the nominations

Architecture and Design Forum

2011-09-29T09:40:00.001+01:00

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New intake of freshers to BA (Hons) Architecture

2011-09-26T15:05:00.004+01:00

New first year architecture students were welcomed to the School of Architecture by Head of School, Derek Cottrell; Professor of Architecture, Nick Temple; Architecture Programme Leaders, Andy Earl (seen above) and Manish Mandhar; First Year Coordinator, Marcin Kolakowski and other members of staff on the BA (Hons) Architecture course during the Welcome and Induction week.

The Freshers then embarked on their architectural journey from the breathtaking and magnificent Lincoln Cathedral as seen here both inside the cathedral, and outside.

They then engaged in an ice breaking activity by participating in a T-Shirt competition. The creative talents of the students were rewarded by prizes awarded to the best entries which now launches them into Week 1 of their formal studies.

MA student in design placement in Amsterdam

2011-09-20T13:48:00.006+01:00

Recent MA Design for Exhibition and Museums student, Jeff Hoekwater, is currently engaged in a work placement with Northern Light, a fantastic international exhibition and event design company based in Amsterdam. Jeff is hoping to turn this placement into a full-time junior post.

Jeff first came to the School of Architecture 2 years ago, when he joined the third year of the BA (Hons) Design for Exhibition and Museums programme as part of a cohort of Dutch students from the design college Sint Lucas in Boxtell, near Eindhoven, Netherlands. Having enjoyed his one year at BA level so much, he decided to stay on and complete his MA.

The above image is taken from Jeff's final thesis entitled Mutant Food Exhibition.

We wish him every success with his future career in Exhibition design.

Graduation for Architecture Students

2011-09-12T09:36:00.005+01:00

Thursday 8 September saw the graduation ceremonies for graduates of the School of Architecture and School of Art and Design.

To a packed cathedral, Vice Chancellor Mary Stuary, shook hands with over 2,500 graduates during the course of 9 ceremonies throughout the week.

Visitors had travelled as far as The Netherlands, China and even Bermuda to see their son or daughter graduate in what must be one of the country's finest setting for a graduation ceremony.

Design for Exhibition and Museum graduate Francine Trott was over the moon to have so many of her close friends and family come over from Bermuda to witness her big day, finding the whole event extremely emotional.

Further pictures from the day will follow shortly.

Forthcoming International Conference at the University of Lincoln

2011-09-10T23:44:00.009+01:00

A forthcoming international conference, organised by the East Midlands History and Philosophy Research Network, is to be held at the University of Lincoln in April 2012: Theoretical Currents II: 'Architecture and its Geographical Horizons'. Keynote Speakers will include Professor Edward Casey and Professor Carolyn Steel.

Our present age of globalisation has witnessed a growing interest in the potential affinities between the theories and methodologies of geography and architecture. Manifested in the intersecting relationships between notions of region, geophysical terrain, landscape, topography and architectural space, this development has contributed to an emerging field of enquiry. We see this for example in the deployment of geographical techniques and terminologies in architectural and urban design, and the appropriation (or transformation) of traditional architectural concepts (such as scale and proportion) to a matrix of spatio-temporal relationships.

This conference proposes to assemble a group of thinkers who examine this topic from both a contemporary and historical perspective, highlighting how developments in surveying, cartography, geology, perspective, agriculture, trade, politics, transport and warfare have contributed in varying ways to the perception and representation of architecture as a geographical concern.

Themes

Negotiating Boundaries
Perceptions of Distance
Cartographies of the New/Old Worlds
Unstable Geographies
Landscape as Reflective/Poetic Terrain
Roadways and Trajectories
Architecture as Geographic Mapping
Pilgrimage and Tourism
Trans-cultural Geographies
Design and the Geographic Impulse
Sustaining the Agricultural Terrain
Architecture, Empire and the Oecumene

Keynote speakers:

Prof. Ed Casey, SUNY
Prof. Carolyn Steel, University of Lincoln
Prof. Andrzej Piotrowski, University of Minnesota
Prof. Juan Heredia, Portland State University

Call for Papers
http://www.theoreticalcurrents.com

Staff Profile: Professor Nicholas Temple

2011-09-10T23:23:00.004+01:00

Senior Academic, former Head of School, and Director of Research within the School of Architecture, Professor Nicholas Temple has had his latest research published: "Renovatio Urbis: Architecture, Urbanism and Ceremony in the Rome of Julius II" (Routledge, 2011).

Examining the urban and architectural developments in Rome during the Pontificate of Julius II (1503-13) this book focuses on the political, religious and artistic motives behind the principal architect, Donato Bramante, and his ambition to create a unified urban/architectural scheme. This original work explores not just historical sources relating to buildings but also humanist/antiquarian texts, papal sermons/eulogies, inscriptions, frescoes and contemporary maps. The book makes an important contribution to current scholarship of early 16th century Rome, its urban design and architecture.

For a review, visit blog 'Guttae'.

Professor Temple is an architect and architectural academic with research interests in the historical and cultural contexts of city making, with specific focus on the European traditions. He joined the School of Architecture at Lincoln in 2006 as its head of school, having previously taught at Liverpool University, Nottingham University, University of Pennsylvania and Leeds Metropolitan University.

It's not all museums on Design for Exhibition and Museums

2011-09-02T16:13:00.011+01:00

One of our most successful but yet little known courses is that of BA (Hons) Design for Exhibition and Museums (known here as DEM). Running now for over 60 years, this programme has forged an international network of designers, specialised in the design of exhibition space, trade shows, such as the above Motor show, international expositions, as well as museums which are becoming increasingly interactive and exciting. Theatre set design as well as arena and festival concert design are also possible outlets for graduates in this design specialism.

Graduates of DEM have gone on to work for global organisations such as Event Communication, Haughton Kneale Design, and even Merlin Entertainments, whose brands include Alton Towers, Legoland, Sealife, and Madame Tussauds. Amongst those who have concentrated on museum design, we have seen graduates go on to design for the Imperial War Museum, the British Museum and the Science Museum.

The above image, created by recent graduate Laura Parker, depicts a creative and vibrant trade stand at the Clothes Show. Aimed at youth culture, the stand boasts an eclectic range of hair and cosmetic products.

For further examples of student work and career destinations, visit the programme homepage on our website by clicking on the course name above, or to request our flyer, email us at aadenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk asking for DEM flyer.

Second year student tackles the social issues of the demise of the public library

2011-09-02T12:14:00.006+01:00

Second year student Jenny Morton's project includes contrasting materials to the surrounding buildings, with fully glazed external walls with a frameless glass system for uninterrupted views. Her library allows natural light to flood throughout the internal space. The entrance area is full height with glazed balustrades, a scenic lift and an engineered steel and glazed staircase. The study pods on the side of the building were designed to take advantage of the view of the neighbouring church, giving a peaceful outlook within a busy town centre.

“Before I came to university, I worked in an architect’s practice in Newcastle for two years. I could put everything I had learnt through working there into the projects we were given on the course. I am now working in an architect’s practice over the summer months and have been given a few design projects to work on, including the new Hilton Hotel at Newcastle Airport”. Jenny Morton Year 2

Third year student Jessica McLellan wins award

2011-09-02T11:41:00.005+01:00

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture student Jessica McLellan’s final project incorporated a restaurant, cookery school and food market, in a clever redesign of an existing building in Hull. The design of the space focused on the appreciation of the journey food takes from its raw state, until being served as a finished dish.

“The focus of the project is on our human senses and how we use them to interpret space and how, as designers, we can manipulate these senses to create a certain atmosphere or message within the space. Inspiration was also taken from understanding how personal memories can influence our perception of a new space and how buildings carry the memories of its past users.” Jessika McLellen Year 3.

Summer news from Interior Architecture and Design

2011-09-02T11:21:00.007+01:00

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design enjoyed another prosperous year for their students and graduates. The third year projects ranged from designing a spa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to a local community project designed by Emma Allard (image above), inspired by Architect Carlo Scarpo, which explores the relationship between tradition and modernity in a Derbyshire village.

The students enjoyed a lively awards ceremony at the beginning of June, with three Faculty and School awards being given to our students, followed by an evening exhibition and drinks, giving the tutors an opportunity to meet families and say farewell to the year three students. Students will be graduating next week in the impressive Lincoln Cathedral.

Despite the recession, many of their graduates have been successful in securing design jobs. Jodie Johnson, who graduated in 2010, now works as a designer for AutoTrail VR Ltd, located in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Last year's third year students were also involved with Autotrail on a live project (see images above and below).

Architecture Summer School welcomes students from Middle East

2011-09-02T10:51:00.007+01:00

Earlier this summer, University students from the Middle East enjoyed a ten-day trip to Lincoln during which they studied under top architecture professors at the University of Lincoln's School of Architecture.

At the end of their stay, around 90 young people from Egypt, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Oman (as well as Portugal and Pakistan), were presented with their certificates of completion for the University of Lincoln’s Architecture, Conservation and Sustainability Summer School. For many the summer school was the first time they had been outside their home country. The intensive course was run in conjunction with Dr Ahmed Elseragy, Dean of International Network and Affairs from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, London International Office, which operates under the League of Arab States.

Senior Lecturer in Architecture Dr Amira Elnokaly, who was instrumental in setting up the course, said: “Lincoln is an ideal city in which to study architecture and the built environment. As an urban campus in a small and compact city, students have the benefit of easy access to the historic centre with its many amenities.

“There has been an emphasis on the contemporary and historical, learning by doing and practical problem solving. The course has been a real success and we look forward to next year’s.”
During the students’ stay they took part in field trips, lectures, seminars and studio projects and were taught by architects, conservators, historians, academics and researchers with varied cultural and international backgrounds. A break from the intensive learning was an excursion to the New Art Exchange - Nottingham’s first dedicated cultural facility for Black contemporary arts, where they relaxed, enjoyed Eastern cuisine and entertained each other with music from the various countries. A short video of their visit can be viewed on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP79bqsWKAs

The students were mainly from the following universities: Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Alexandria and Cairo campus; Cairo University; British University in Egypt and Kingdom University in Bahrain.

Lincoln School of Architecture

2011-08-31T09:27:00.002+01:00

Welcome to the new blog spot for the Lincoln School of Architecture at the University of Lincoln.

The School houses 3 undergraduate programmes, BA (Hons) Architecture / Design for Exhibition and Museums / Interior Architecture and Design, as well as a whole host of postgraduate options in Urban Design, Sustainable Architectural Design, Planning and Development as well as MArch International and RIBA parts 2 and 3.

Watch out for news, success stories, and details of exhibitions, open days etc.