Northern Soul Charrette 2018
#NorthernSoul2018 #OurTownHall
Manchester
May 1, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 12
Group 12 proposed the construction of a dome in front of the existing Town Hall, housing an exhibition which ‘teaches the history of...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 11
Group 11 aimed to reconnect the Town Hall with the community by creating ‘free to use’ spaces while avoiding “community-less high-rise...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 10
Group 10 proposed that for the six years of Town Hall development the functions of the building would be split up and moved to pavilions...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 9
Group 9 designed pods which complete a six-year journey towards the Town Hall during refurbishment. These leave a visual trail mapping...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 8
Group 8 reused the Old Mayfield Station, converting it into spaces such as a theatre, library, and market, all surrounding a central...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 7
OUR WINNERS! Group 7 aimed to highlight undiscovered areas of Manchester by erecting mini town pavilions at different sites which all...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 6
Group 6 proposed having hubs located around the city, which can be traveled to for different purposes. In Albert Square there would be...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 5
Group 5 detailed the stages of the six year development, incorporating how the community could be involved in the project. Scaffolding...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 4
Group 4 aimed to target rural-urban migration by introducing more green space into Manchester city centre. By creating urban gardens the...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 3
Group 3 designed an external, modern polycarbonate roof pavilion based on the module of the arch windows found in the Town Hall. This...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 2
Group 2 focused on separating different functions of the Town Hall, with dedicated spaces for entertainment, education, and business. The...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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SUBMISSION FROM GROUP 1
Group 1 relocated their take on the Town Hall to Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter. The social function of the space will be...
Manchester
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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MONDAY FOLLOW UP
The team is bringing over all the models and design sheets from the town hall to Manchester School of Art so that the team can properly...
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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FILM UPDATE #4
Film group working hard to find music and edit the film!
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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PUBLICATION UPDATE #4
Working on thoroughly documenting the submissions for the competitions - watch this space!
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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THURSDAY FOLLOW UP
Heads down in concentration - hoping to get the results from the survey in today!
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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FILM UPDATE #3
Film team working on editing their footage.
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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PUBLICATION UPDATE #3
Publication team working out a layout and drafting articles to put in the publication.
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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WEDNESDAY FOLLOW UP
People continuing to work hard on their projects!
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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FILM UPDATE #2
The film team gathered some additional footage to supplement the film they’re making to document the day. They’ve also started editing...
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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PUBLICATION UPDATE #2
The team is working on photographing and editing all the models and design sheets ready to put in the publication - and possibly the blog!
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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TUESDAY FOLLOW UP
Today is one of our team member's birthday. Happy Birthday Gina! Who said working couldn’t involve cake (unless you work in a bakery).
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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FILM UPDATE #1
As well as a physical publication, the team is also working on a 3 minute film documenting the day. Here they are working on their...
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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PUBLICATION UPDATE #1
Our team is working hard on making a publication documenting the day which can be used as a physical record and precedence for future...
Manchester
Apr 27, 20181 min read
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CALLING ALL ATTENDANTS!
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HQPZHY6 Please tell us how we did by filling in this short survey on the day - whether you're a teacher...
Manchester
Apr 26, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #12
The winning team has been announced. Congratulations, the hard work has finally paid off. #reimaginingmcr #northernsoul2018 #OurTownHall
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #11
The final proposals are being judged by Tom Jefferies and our other judges. Designs are really impressive. #OnlyGodCanJudgeMe...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #10
The groups are presenting their designs. It’s great to see students from 13 different architecture schools including 2 schools from...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #9
The 7 judges are being introduced #reimaginingmcr #northernsoul2018 #OurTownHall
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #8
The team are organizing prizes at reception. #reimaginingmcr #northernsoul2018 #OurTownHall
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #7
Last 15 minutes! Groups working really hard to get everything on paper, ready for presentation. #reimaginingmcr #northernsoul2018...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #6
Groups are being taken on a tour of the building to get some inspiration for their design concepts. #reimaginingmcr #northernsoul2018...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #5
Individuals are working hard to develop their ideas before merging them together again. Some nice sketches to advance the proposal...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #4
Charrette underway. Volunteers going around listening to and giving feedback to different groups. Groups are conveying their ideas to...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #3
Tom Jefferies giving an introductory talk, outlining the busy day ahead. #reimaginingmcr #northernsoul2018 #OurTownHall
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #2
People have started to arrive! We’ve put them into their groups and have started to take them up to the Great Hall. #reimaginingmcr...
Manchester
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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CHARRETTE UPDATE #1
Charrette day has arrived, we have just finished preparing the great hall for the guests. Excited for the day ahead. #reimaginingmcr...
Manchester
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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WELCOME EVERYONE!
A Northern Soul Charrette 2018 has finally arrived! Looking forward to meeting you all and getting ideas flowing for proposed visions of...
Manchester
Apr 20, 20181 min read
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COUNTDOWN - 1 DAY!
Just one more day until the Northern Soul Charrette 2018! There will 100 students from 12 of the Northern Schools of Architecture, coming...
Manchester
Apr 19, 20181 min read
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UPDATE #6
After meeting the first and second years, we have discussed with Tom Jefferies about the design brief for the Charrette and other final...
Manchester
Apr 18, 20181 min read
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TO OUR HELPERS:
Great to meet you all today - Looking forward to the rest of the EVENTS program!
Manchester
Apr 18, 20181 min read
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COUNTDOWN - 2 DAYS!
Just two days until the RIBA Northern Soul Charrette kicks off! Today we met with the 1st and 2nd year team members, to give them a an...
Manchester
Apr 18, 20181 min read
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COUNTDOWN - 3 DAYS!
Just 3 days until we meet with 13 of the Northern schools of Architecture for the annual RIBA Northern Soul Charrette! #reimagingingmcr
Manchester
Apr 17, 20181 min read
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FINISHING TOUCHES
Final details coming together the 2018 RIBA Northern Soul Charrette happening this Friday 20th April, held in Manchester City Centre. We...
Manchester
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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UPDATE #5
No day is successful without a clear action plan, so our team has put together a timetable for the 2018 RIBA Northern Soul Design...
Manchester
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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UPDATE #4
The EVENTS team have been about all over Manchester today, working to get ready for the RIBA Northern Soul Charrette. We have been busy...
Manchester
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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GET EXCITED!
The countdown has begun! A week today we will be hosting the RIBA Northern Soul Charrette. In the lead up to our EVENTS week, if you come...
Manchester
Apr 13, 20181 min read
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TO OUR HELPERS:
A reminder for all Group 3 - BA1 & BA2 students Following Stephanie's email last week we wanted to remind you that we are meeting at 10am...
Manchester
Apr 10, 20181 min read
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GETTING ORGANISED
The past couple of weeks, our EVENTS team have been busy with planning for the 2018 RIBA Northern Soul Charrette, happening in 10 days...
Manchester
Apr 10, 20181 min read
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