All Review articles – Page 49
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ReviewLooking under the skin at the South London Gallery
Work by seven international artists interacts with the South London Gallery
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ReviewExploring the Bauhaus odyssey
The Bauhaus: A Conceptual Model exhibition in Berlin sheds light on the contradictions at the heart of utopianism
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ReviewBD's guide to your cultural week- August 24 to August 30
Take a closer look at London's inhabitants when Getty Images throws open its archive or try your hand at a spot of mentoring to encourage young people to build their vision for the capital in BD's guide to your cultural week.
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ReviewTales of the unexpected at the V&A
V&A Telling Tales exhibition explores contemporary designers’ attempts to create functional objects with narrative character and associated meanings
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ReviewBlue plaque book a fitting tribute to the scheme
Emily Cole’s Lived In London reveals the stories behind the houses
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ReviewBD’s guide to your cultural week: August 10 to August 16
When is a building not a building? When it’s a musical instrument, obviously. Visit David Byrne’s transformation of the Roundhouse in Camden to see for yourself. If you’d prefer a little relaxation, then why not head over to Birmingham and travel the canals whilst reading up on utopian literature.
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ReviewReview: Eco Masterplanning: the Work of Ken Yeang, by Ken Yeang
Ken Yeang has been a successful advocate of sustainable architecture for many years, gaining his reputation on the efficient bio-climatic designs for tall buildings. After becoming a director at Llewelyn Davies Yeang, he grabbed the opportunity to broaden his scope from the individual building to urban masterplanning. This book aims ...
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ReviewReview: Twenty Minutes in Manhattan, by Michael Sorkin
A book based around the contemplative opportunity offered by the daily act of walking through the city to work was always going to be something I could readily relate to, having been able to do exactly that for all but one of my 14 years in London. But Michael Sorkin’s ...
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ReviewReview: The Architecture of Variation, edited by Lars Spuybroek
Digital design in recent times has become a necessity of most architectural practices. It has played an instrumental part in the process of design practice. This book has three parts made up of a group of essays by 16 leading thinkers on design innovation and their approach to producing variation.
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ReviewReview: Biopolitics and the Emergence of Modern Architecture, by Sven-Olov Wallenstein
The relationship between philosophy and architecture is tenuous. Both architecture and philosophy are expressions of thought, either explicit or subliminal. Architecture in particular, being a collective rather than an individual endeavour, can be seen as a carrier of values and aspirations more widely held within society. In addition, the building ...
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ReviewBD’s guide to your cultural week- August 3 to August 9
Toast the talent of Korea with a new exhibition that showcases the very finest in up-and-coming Korean artists and fashion designers. If that doesn’t get your cultural juices flowing, then drop into New London Architecture to discuss the future of London’s workplaces or why not get your hands dirty with ...
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ReviewScience and sensibility - exploring architecture as mathematical practice
A new book and exhibition show how England’s Renaissance transformed architecture
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ReviewPhaidon’s new 10x10 prompts a weighty debate
The newest big architecture book aims higher but still fails to overcome the limitations of its format
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ReviewBritish Council Collection: The Third Dimension- until September 20
Of all the art forms in Britain, sculpture is widely regarded as the most inventive and innovative. Over the decades the pace with which it has evolved to incorporate new materials, new forms and new ideas has been unmatched.
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ReviewJS Bach / Zaha Hadid Architects: until August 31
Bach's solo works for piano, violin and cello will be performed in an intimate chamber-music hall, visually and acoustically transformed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
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ReviewJoseph Beuys- until September 27
The architecture of the De La Warr pavilion, like the German artist Joseph Beuys’ (1921-86) work, is rooted in socialist ideals.
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ReviewRemembering Jan Kaplický: Architect of the future- until Nov 1
Following Kaplicky’s death earlier this year, this exhibition celebrates the Czech architect’s career, his influences and unique futuristic vision for building design.
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Developing in Context- July 28
A range of key players examine the challenges and opportunities presented by the need to conserve the character of London, while providing accommodation necessary for business and economic growth.
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ReviewTides and Times until September 13
Will Alsop's pavilion houses 15 primary schools' interpretations of 17 of the key attractions along the River Thames path.
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ReviewRobin Hood Gardens- until August 26
Recent photographs by Ioana Marinescu of the twin slab blocks, along with archival images and a documentary film by Martin Ginestie all feature in this exhibition.