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Welcome JW3, London’s new centre for Jewish Life
London’s newest community and cultural centre JW3 opens its doors to the public next month. Inspired by the successful Jewish Community Centre in Manhattan, JW3 has been 10 years and £50m in the making.
Talking Scandinavian design with Space Copenhagen
Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundegaard Rützou – the duo behind Danish architecture and design practice Space Copenhagen – talk about the essence of Scandinavian design and their ongoing work, including the design of arguably the world’s best restaurant, Noma in Copenhagen, a branch of the world-famous bistro Balthazar and a new furniture range for Danish manufacturer &Tradition.
Keeping Time: Conrad Shawcross at the Roundhouse
The first thing that hits you, as you walk into the newest installation at Camden’s renowned Roundhouse, is a sense of void; a deafening silence envelops as your eyes accustom to the shadowy space. Suspended from the centre of the room is the only illuminating feature in an otherwise completely darkened room. This is British artist Conrad Shawcross’ newest kinetic artwork: Timepiece, a eight-metre wide rotating mechanism, glinting in the dark.
FX and Blueprint magazines’ drawing competition
FX & Blueprint Drawing Competition:The results17 July-14 AugustThe Building Centre,Londonbuildingcentre.co.uk
Fourth Plinth: Contemporary Monument
A new exhibition tells the story of Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth, an austere piece of stone that was supposed to support a stature of William IV, but ended up displaying some of the best-loved - and most controversial - artworks of the last 14 years.Until 20 Jan 2013Institute of Contemporary Arts, LondonReview by Shumi Bose
The Future is Here: A New Industrial Revolution
From a 3D printing to a ‘carbon loom’ that can weave you a new steering wheel, a new exhibition at the Design Museum in London explores the radical new ideas and technologies that are changing the way we design and manufacture products.
Ice Lab: Architecture and Science
Combatting the heatwave currently wilting the rest of the country, The Lighthouse in Glasgow is taking a distinctly chilly turn this week, as it opens the exhibition ‘Ice Lab: New Architecture and Science in Antarctica’, commissioned by the British Council. This internationally touring exhibition is intended to provide visitors an insight into how innovative contemporary architecture is facilitating new research in one of the world’s most harsh and hostile environments – Antarctica.
No Apologies: Farrell on location at MI6
On 27 June, the inaugural event in Blueprint’s new 20/20 series took place with Sir Terry Farrell invited to talk about one of his most influential contributions to the London skyline – the SIS or Secret Intelligence Service HQ, more commonly known as MI6 building.
Birmingham City University's Parkside Building completes
Willmott Dixon, in partnership with Associated Architects and Faithful+Gould, completed the construction of £62m Parkside Building for Birmingham City University in the UK.
Excess Baggage Company to open two outlets at Heathrow Airport
Excess Baggage Company will open two new outlets at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 in London by the summer of 2014.
