Tag Archives: manchester

Seven Unknowns.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by david kent

       

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Rainy City Stories.

Posted on June 15, 2011 by david kent

Haven’t post anything in ages… been really busy finishing off my BArch at Manchester, pretty much finished my education in Architecture now, which is a strange feeling, as I feel like I’ve been doing it forever! Anyway, I needed to do something a bit … Continue reading →

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Star Slinger – Mornin’

Posted on February 22, 2011 by david kent

Loving the new music video by Alan Jensen (@ghostclatter) for Star Slinger’s Mornin’. Its got a lovely warming, hazy summertime, kaleidoscope and kind of dreamscape vibe, perfect for revitalising the soul during this miserable February weather. Whilst Star Slinger’s Album ‘Volume 1’ is a definite purchase, it’s … Continue reading →

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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: 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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Space Invaders

Posted on December 6, 2010 by david kent

Invader is a French street artist famed for the tiled space invaders stuck to the walls of many cities around the world. As an artist he is also involved in projects with galleries, producing both pictures and sculptures for exhibitions; iconic 80’s objects often … Continue reading →

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