Edinburgh Architecture
Fashion in Architecture
“To me, light and space is the great luxury” - Calvin Klein Like architecture, fashion is an art dealing with structure and shape, one that relates to the form and function of the human body. Oftentimes the introduction of a small element, such as a zipper or a doorknob, can completely alter the perception of a work. In the end, image is in the details. So it should come as no surprise that legendary designer Calvin Klein holds a strong relationship with architecture. In his lecture earlier this month at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Klein…
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Picture: Scott Taylor Edinburgh’s world heritage site has been thrown into crisis over “deeply worrying” concerns by Unesco over the quality of new developments in the city and demands for an urgent overhaul of how it is protected. Officials have told the UK Government of their “strong concern” about the level of protection for the Old and New towns after being lobbied about a string of controversial projects. The world heritage body has intervened after a team of international advisors warned them of a “significant threat” from new developments…
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Edinburgh’s New Town has been called the Scottish Enlightenment in stone. This was to be ‘the Athens of the North’, a city enjoying its ‘Golden Age’, a suitable backcloth for the Scottish Enlightenment. The idea for a new town dates originated in the 1750s. It gained in strength as the cramped, cluttered and squalid state of the medieval Old Town continued to degenerate. A competition was held to find a design for the New Town. It was won by a young architect named James Craig. On the 26th of October the foundation stone of the first house in the…
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Edinburgh & The Lothians are so close, yet they re both so very different. Scotland s cosmopolitan capital city borders with miles of lush countryside and the attractive coastline of the Lothians, which offer visitors a captivating blend of rich history, natural beauty and adventure. This certainly ticks all the boxes for a fantastic holiday that combines the best of both worlds! Rich history We are not lying when we say that the region bursts with historical attractions. From the striking clifftop fortification of Tantallon Castle in North…
read moreConference Venues London
With our expert team helping you source the perfect conference venue, you’re sure to find the right venue to suit your requirements. Before you start your search it is useful to consider the following before you start your venue search: London Conference Venue Checklist Seating style - When looking to find the most suitable venue, you need to establish the best seating style for your event at an early stage, since this will affect the capacity of the venue. Cabaret seating (6–8 delegates seated around a 5ft round table) offers the best option for…
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To become an architect, you normally need to train for at least seven years. If you want to become an architect, you first need to do a five-year degree programme on a course that is recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This degree is usually divided into two parts: a three year first degree (known as RIBA Part 1), followed by two years of further study (known as RIBA Part 2). During this time, you are also expected to acquire two years’ professional experience in an architectural…
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Design work focuses on spatial concepts, exploration, function, planning and representation. You will also study drawing, IT, art and design, visual culture, physical geography, architectural and landscape history and landscape construction. Year 2 Design work becomes more focused and complex. You will take courses in urban design and reclamation. Studio work is supported by contextual and technical courses covering aspects of detailed design, built-environment theory, living systems and temporal aspects. Year 3 Design work complexity increases…
read moreEdinburgh School of Art Open Day
If you are interested in any of the programmes that we have on offer at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA), you may also be interested in seeing our facilities and studios. We have a variety of options to visit, which are listed below, and are spread throughout the year so there should be a time that suits you. Please note that due to possible disruption of student timetables, as well as security considerations, we are unable to host any visits to ECA* outwith our scheduled events, so please be sure to check the visiting options below before booking…
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Edinburgh is the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. Designated in 2004, the capital of Scotland has a population of almost 500, . It is the birthplace and home to world-famous writers, poets and playwrights including Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Walter Scott (Waverley), and JK Rowling (Harry Potter). It has its own Poet Laureate, the Edinburgh Makar. Publishing Scotland, the national body for publishers, as well as award-winning independent publishers are based here. The Edinburgh International Book Festival is the world’s largest…
read moreArchitecture Aberdeen
The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission (AACDC) meets on the second Thursday of each month to review exterior alterations. DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS All exterior work visible from a public way is subject to the review of the AACDC. Submit a complete application by the appropriate deadline to ensure the project will be on the agenda for review and approval by the Commission before beginning any work. To save time and costs, review the district Standards & Criteria early in the planning process. Review all Instructions and…
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