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Gallery Typology

Whilst exploring galleries and museums, I am discovering two types; the monument to an artist or a blank exhibition space. The gallery dedicated to an artist usually reflects the style of art, has a certain recognizable theme and compliments the artwork. In the case of Fundacio Joan Miro, the building is as creative, dynamic andContinue reading “Gallery Typology”

MPL Exam

Today was the day for the management practice and law exam. A 3 hour exam on a saturday morning, not the most exciting day, but I’m glad it’s here. An interesting and challenging exam ranging from the RIBA professional code of conduct, to part time employment contracts and risk of different procurement routes. All submittedContinue reading “MPL Exam”

Dissertation Synopsis

Today is the day I finally submit my dissertation synopsis. This has taken a lot of procrastination and thought but I’ve finally focussing in on a topic I’m really excited. Following the developments of technology within architecture, what will be the role of an architect in the creation of cultural buildings within a virtual world?Continue reading “Dissertation Synopsis”

Hepworth Gallery – Wakefield

My first module submission in first year is a cultural context essay about anything of our choice. From the seminar back in December the head of the module suggested, go for any building you’ve never visited but want to learn more about. So I did, The Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield. During research into the HepworthContinue reading “Hepworth Gallery – Wakefield”

Work from home

18th March 2020. Along with current UK government guidance, we have been advised to work from home. In my firm this has not really been previously possibly, with a small local firm there has really been no need for systems in place for extended periods of time. That has all changed. We’ve now been workingContinue reading “Work from home”

The New Gallery – Walsall

I’ve been kickstarting off 2020 with a series of gallery visits, The Hepworth and Sculpture Park in Wakefield, Salts Mill in Saltaire and this last weekend The New Gallery in Walsall. The New Gallery is a stunning contemporary gallery, completed in 2000, they’re celebrating 20 years with 20 pieces of artwork from every year. ThisContinue reading “The New Gallery – Walsall”

My First Blog Post

“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.“ — Albert Einstein. Welcome to the first post on my new blog. As part of my University degree I’m to develop an architecture blog as I develop my interest and studies in architecture. Stay tunedContinue reading “My First Blog Post”

Who Am I?

Welcome to my Part 2 Architecture Blog. I am Edward Daniels, living and working in Leek, Staffordshire. I enjoy numerous hobbies such as photography, singing, computers, walking and generally having fun! As mentioned on my welcome post, I am studying a Part 2 Architecture course at Oxford Brookes, as part of this I am toContinue reading “Who Am I?”