Category Archives: Architecture

Prototype #01: Making A Component

Posted on February 6, 2011 by david kent

This project involved developing material understanding, along with a knowledge of process and technique through making; looking to include and enhance the element of risk rather than working against it. My material prototype was initiated through an investigation into Ceramics, … Continue reading →

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Studio Mumbai – Work-Place

Posted on January 21, 2011 by david kent

Last year I was fortunate to see a large installation by Studio Mumbai at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2010. Work from a selection of projects was included in the exhibition; in particular there were components from In-Beween Architecture, which I had seen exhibited at the V&A, … Continue reading →

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Studio Mumbai – In-Between Architecture

Posted on January 6, 2011 by david kent

I’m a fan of Studio Mumbai and first saw one of their installations, last summer, at the V&A as a part of the ‘1:1 – Architects Build Small Spaces’ exhibition. Their installation, in the exhibition, was called In-between Architecture and looked to explore … Continue reading →

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Studio: Prototype #01

Posted on December 21, 2010 by david kent

My studio group at the MSA is called Prototype #01, we take material as a primary resource from which we aim to develop various possibilities of tectonic assembly and the exploration of architectural space. Experimental workshop processes are utilised to investigate … Continue reading →

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Reflective Room, by Prototype #01

Posted on December 11, 2010 by david kent

Reflective Room was an inter-studio competition held within the MSA for a built pavilion in the courtyard of the Manchester Museum. The competition was for a temporary seated pavilion/installation, to be designed, manufactured and constructed by students from the MSA. The winning design was to be built, exhibited and used within the … Continue reading →

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MSA Yearbook, 2010

Posted on December 10, 2010 by david kent

The MSA Yearbook, showcases BA and BArch student work from the Manchester School of Architecture. It also includes information about Research undertaken at the school, recording events in the wider Architectural community of Manchester. The yearbook includes fifth year work from my studio … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Cafe, Manchester

Posted on December 8, 2010 by david kent

If visiting Manchester Cathedral (and even if not) it’s definitely worth popping into the Manchester Cathedral Cafe, it’s got its own Medieval Bridge called The Hanging Bridge! The bridge is around 600 years old and is one of Manchester’s earliest structures. The remains have been … Continue reading →

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Living Architecture

Posted on December 7, 2010 by david kent

Living Architecture is a project, envisioned by Alain de Botton, aimed at revolutionising holiday rentals in the UK, with one-off buildings designed for some of the more picturesque spots in Britain. Architects commissioned to design houses for the scheme include Peter Zumthor, Michael & Patty … Continue reading →

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