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Nostalgia for the future . . .

Unitsixteen will continue it's research into the myths of the near future. This is not a Gateway [2010-11] explored the consequences of the failure of an over dominant industry on its host city. Detroit Michigan, motor city USA was taken as a model, a city with a self inflicted dependency culture running deep into the zeitgeist of its past and future. London's own dependency on an over extended service sector was pictured against imagined banking failures, mass civil unrest, leading to unprecedented urban flight, abandoned London falls into protracted decline. A journey along the A13 was an examination of this unfamiliar hinterland. This year we will explore the heart of the new metropolis, Stratford City, an area of unparalleled unnatural beauty.

The year will begin with a series of short speculative exercises, supported by tutorials and seminars. You will be asked to reflect on the urban context of site to uncover individual agendas and trajectories of interest. Final year students will further develop these themes into individual thesis projects, critically reflecting on the legacy of Stratford City, whilst First year students will propose a series of New City Centre Institutions.

Some recommended texts:

- A Guide To The New Ruins Of Great Britain by Owen Hatherly [2010] 

- EVIL PARADISES Dreamworlds of Neoliberalism edited by Mike Davis + Daniel Bertrand Monk [2007] 

- COLD WAR HOTHOUSES edited by Beatriz Colomina, Annmarie Brennan and Jeannie Kim [2004] 

- Robert Smithson - The collected writings edited by Jack Flam [1996] 

- Towards an Architecture by Le Corbusier, Jean-Louis Cohen and John Goodman [2008]

- Kingdom Come by JG Ballard [2006] Further information and links see http://unitsixteen.blogspot.com

Unit support:

Philip Turner of Alford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects will continue to act as our practice tutor

Fellow Travelers . .

As some you may have already heard, Susanne and I will be leaving the Bartlett and The University of Westminster to take up new positions at the University of Greenwich.

I will become the new Academic Leader in Architectural Technology, along side Nic Clear as the new Academic Leader in Architectural Design, together with Howard Gilby Head of School and Neil Spiller as Dean we will form the senior management team across the School of Architecture. Susanne will be joining as a Senior Lecturer in Design Communication.

This is not a decision that any of us have taken lightly. The Bartlett and Westminster has given us the opportunity to work with many exceptionally talented and gifted individuals many of whom have become close friends.

We will continue to develop our teaching research through the speculative vehicle of Unit16 relocated to Greenwich along side Nic Clear with Unit 15 and Neil Spiller Unit 19 amongst others.

The demolition phase for the new building is well underway, with construction work programmed to start in early September.

BLUEPRINT ISSUE 306

Pictured above: Meor Haris K Barin’s drawing for his final project 
at the Bartlett School of Architecture, whicb features on the cover 
of this month’s issue . .


Inside Bong Yeung pages 52-53 SuperFarm perspective

NEWS:

EASTER:

Wednesday 13th April, G02&G03 Year 5 reviews. We will start at 10am promptly, See timings for individual presentation slots [To be posted shortley].

GUESTS:

Paul Monaghan: A founding partner and Director of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects. Paul has lectured widely, taught in both Undergraduate and Diploma at the Bartlett. Member of CABE, and RIBA awards Panal

Liam Young: Co founder of Tomorrows Thoughts Today, has taught undergraduate at the Bartlett, currently Diploma studio master at the Architectural Association. http://www.tomorrowsthoughtstoday.com/

Professor Murray Fraser: Architect academic future Professor at the Bartlett from July 2011. He has written widely on the subject of cross-cultural influences and post-colonial theory in architecture, and his recent book onArchitecture and the ‘Special Relationship’(Routledge), examines the impact of America on post-war British architecture and urbanism, which was awarded the 2008 CICA Bruno Zevi Book Prize.

All 5TH Years to attend ALL DAY, please be organized and prepared as our guests are donating their time and experiance. 4TH Years should join in as much as possible.