Bachelor of Architectural Computing Graduation Exhibition

Firstly, a big congratulations to everyone graduating from Architectural Computing this year! I'm sure its been a long three years full of ups & downs but it all seems to have come together nicely; the amount of effort, thought, dedication and good ideas was clearly clear in all the grad projects (more than once did I hear people exclaim "Cooool!"). Secondly, a big congratulations to everyone for organising a very successful (& packed!) graduation exhibition at the Tap Gallery, it was a fun, intimate & warm atmosphere full of applied technological gizmos that I'm sure everyone will agree was a nice change from the Red Centre Gallery! So, Congratulations again everyone and thank you for setting an awesome graduation exhibition precedent for the rest of us!

Outside the Tap Gallery on Palmer St 

FWD: THINKING

The intimate entrance & the first piece of applied technology

ARCH COMPUTING 2011

 DOWNSTAIRS

 UPSTAIRS

UPSTAIRS (is that Rem Koolhaas on the left!?)

And for those of you not graduating, be sure to check out the website for details on the grad projects! http://architecturalcomputing.com/grad2011/

Upcoming BE graduation exhibitions & 2011 flyers

It's too late to see the Planning, Landscape & Interior graduation exhibitions :( They've already happened. If you're doing your best to take a glimpse at the graduating BE talent then this is a friendly reminder for the upcoming Architectural Computing (17th Nov), Architecture Studies (19th Nov), Masters of Architecture (25th Nov) and Industrial design (28th Nov) Graduation Exhibitions. Of course not forgetting the COFA ANNUAL on the 26th November at the Roundhouse. 

Be sure to check out the original post for more details as well as the flyers below! Hope to see you there!

3rd year Bachelor of Architectural Computing Graduation Exhibition

When:  6pm-9pm 17th November, 2011

Where: Tap Gallery Sydney, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
Event: www.fwdthinking2011.com / http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118681821568482

3rd year Bachelor of Architecture Studies Graduation Exhibition

When:  5pm-8pm 19th November, 2011

Where: Ground Floor Gallery, Built Environment Red Centre, Kensington Campus, UNSW

Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115326915241586

Masters of Architecture Graduation Exhibition

When: 6pm to 9pm Friday 25th November, 2011

Where: Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney

Discussion: Future of American Foreclosure

Here is a short video of Jeanne Gang of Gang studios (of Aqua tower fame), discussing her firms approach to the issue of residential and industrial foreclosure in a suburb of Chicago. I thought this video was interesting for a number of reasons. One, it shows how in the professional world, the process of presenting/critique is very similar (at least in the context shown here). So its important not to neglect the skills and experience of presenting at university, because as architects/designers, conveying your ideas is of utmost importance. Also, the process that is spoken about is given as much importance as the finished product, which is extremely important in projects that need a certain sensitivity to the individuals involved. Furthermore, it is interesting to think about the treatment of derelict industrial sites in Sydney, and what opportunities are available in that type of land use. Peep the video and discuss below!

Discussion: World Architecture Festival Winner

We take a look at a winner at the recent World Architecture Festival awards. This very simple Orthodox Church by Marlon Blackwell architects really does show that there are architectural opportunities with every project, and that good architecture can give back in many practical, and in this case, spiritual ways. Let us all use this as an inspiration!

Student Opportunity: Wallpaper* magazine's Graduate Directory 2012

Graduating this year? Just pinned up your gradproject? Then enter your portfolio/gradprojects into Wallpaper magazine's Graduate Directory 2012 by November 11th 2011 (five days to go!) & be featured in an international design publication! Imagine including that in your resume! Categories include #Architecture & #Design, meaning all 2011 FBE graduates can enter! Nominations via twitter using @wallpapermag #grads & either #Architecture or #Design. Check out the website for more details!

Website: http://www.wallpaper.com/directory/graduate/2012

& check out the 2012 Design Directory: http://www.wallpaper.com/gallery/architecture/graduate-directory-2011/17052208

Discussion: Change & design, Norman Foster

Here is a very interesting video covering the design, use and legacy of Norman Fosters Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building in Hong Kong. It covers an issue that is seldom discussed in design, and that is the issue of change. More specifically, the inherent features of a design that will accommodate change in both use, and in user groups. Foster identifying that the only constant is change, and showing the manner in which adaptability was considered in the architecture poses a very important issue in what contemporary design needs to consider. Rapid advances in technology and work practice mean that workplaces will become obsolete very quickly, and having architecture as an adaptable feature greatly accommodates, and enhances the effectiveness of workplaces and corporations. Check out the video and appreciate the beautiful tower!

Guide to the 2011 Graduation Exhibitions

So its that time of the year again when you get to have a good old fashioned snoop at this years calibre of work being produced by your graduating peers. That's right, its graduation exhibition time! & since we all know we're all still stunned by the end of semester all nighters, we've compiled a handy guide to the graduation exhibitions happening not only at UNSW but also at USYD & UTS. That right, we've put together the ultimate Guide to the 2011 Graduation Exhibitions happening all over Sydney so you can take the best snoop of other peoples ideas you've ever had (then steal them & use them in your own projects)!

University of New South Wales - BE, COFA

4th year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Graduation Exhibition
When:  6pm -9pm 4th November, 2011
Where: Ground Floor Gallery, Built Environment Red Centre

4th year Bachelor of Interior Architecture Graduation Exhibition
When: 6pm to 9pm, 8th November, 2011
Where: Red Centre Gallery & Mezzanine, Built Environment Red Centre, Kensington Campus, UNSW
Event: http://re-form2011.com/

3rd year Bachelor of Architectural Computing Graduation Exhibition
When:  6pm-9pm 17th November, 2011
Where: Tap Gallery Sydney, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
Event: www.fwdthinking2011.com / http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118681821568482

3rd year Bachelor of Architecture Studies Graduation Exhibition
When:  5pm-8pm 19th November, 2011
Where: Ground Floor Gallery, Built Environment Red Centre, Kensington Campus, UNSW
Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115326915241586


Masters of Architecture Graduation Exhibition
When: 6pm to 9pm Friday 25th November, 2011
Where: Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney


COFA Annual 2011- Bachelor of Design, Fine Arts, Digital Media
When:  Opening Night 6pm 25th, Exhibition 26th-30th November, 2011
Where: , Kensington Campus, UNSW
Event: http://www.cofa.unsw.edu.au/events/cofa-annual/

4th year Bachelor of Industrial Design Graduation Exhibition
When: 28th November - 2 December, 2011
Where: Ground Floor Gallery, Built Environment Red Centre, Kensington Campus, UNSW

University of Sydney - Architecture

aMaze - Faculty of Architecture 2011 Graduate Exhibition
When: 1st-8th December, 2011
Where: Tin Sheds Gallery/Wilkinson Building, University of Sydney
Event: http://www.amaze2011.com/

University of Technology, Sydney - Architecture


UTS Architecture INDEX 2011 
When: Opening Night 6pm-10pm 2nd December, 2011
Where: Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, NSW
Event: http://www.utsarchitecture.net/index.php/general/2011/index-2011 / http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=294706413887409