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Tag Archives: architecture

Howard Scoop: Oooooh..a new wave of Carry On films

Sir Howard Elston, our entertainment sub-editor, gives more info on the new Carry On films to drip off our screens.

19 May, 2016 in Architecture.

Finding the bones of England

Richard Lutz wanders down a Cotswold path to stumble upon a bit of hidden history

30 November, 2015 in Most recent.

Howard Exclusive: Immigrants to be given seats in the House of Lords

Sir Howard Elston, our Westminster correspondent, reports on a new initiative to solve two problems at once.

28 August, 2015 in Architecture, Most recent.
Library of Birmingham

Coming home to roost

The Library of Birmingham may be attracting both praise and visitors but Alan Clawley remains unconvinced.

18 November, 2014 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment, Local history.
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In, on and around the Library of Birmingham

Andy Goff was out with his camera and brings a selection of pictures that show the mish mash of development in Birmingham.

20 June, 2014 in Architecture, Birmingham, Environment, Property Press.

Madin house listed

Alan Clawley has news for admirers of controversial architect John Madin.

1 November, 2013 in Architecture.

Adopted Brummie opens new library

A large crowd greeting education activist Malala Yousafzai this morning as she officially opened the Library of Birmingham.

3 September, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Most recent.

Something unique this way comes

Dave Woodhall’s view of the new Library of Birmingham.

29 August, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Most recent.

West Midlands: The next ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot?

The head of a boutique architects practice reckons that the West Midlands is well on its way to becoming the next big ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot.

6 August, 2013 in Architecture, Features, Most recent, Property Press, West Midlands.

Rare freehold houses to be launched in Birmingham this weekend

Crest Nicholson will launch the first freehold new build houses to have been built in Birmingham city centre for more than two years

6 August, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Property Press.

The degeneration of Paradise Circus

Alan Clawley highlights the strange machinations that have blighted parts of Birmingham city centre.

5 August, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment.

The keys to the coffin works handed over

After more than 10 years of fundraising and development, Birmingham Conservation Trust has announced that work is starting on the city’s newest heritage attraction.

30 July, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham.

Paradise Circus regeneration a scam?

Alan Clawley takes issue over the designation of an area labelled in need of ‘regeneration’.

16 July, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Politics, Property Press.

John Madin’s other library

Alan Clawley with a reminder that when the architects in John Madin’s office were working up plans for a new central library for Birmingham, they were also designing one for Redditch.

8 July, 2013 in Architecture, Books, Local history, Most recent, Worcestershire.

Remembering Elmdon

All the attention today is on the future of Birmingham International Airport but it’s interesting to reflect on its past when it was known just as Elmdon Airport, writes Alan Clawley.

26 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Features, Local history.

Library building ‘obsolete’

Birmingham City Council officials have written a report to the Cabinet stating that the 40-year-old Central Library building is not only vacant but ‘obsolete’ as well, reveals Alan Clawley.

23 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Democratise, Environment, Open Government, Property Press.

Another quiet day in Paradise

Alan Clawley is really struggling to garner a useful reaction from Birmingham City Council.

15 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Democratise, Local history, Open Government.

Tamed with a Smile

In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.

12 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Education, Local history.

University scoops clutch of awards for ‘green’ achievements

Coventry University has been awarded a series of accolades in recognition of its green credentials

12 June, 2013 in Architecture, Coventry, Environment, Most recent.

In search of John Madin’s Birmingham

Madin walking tour led by Alan Clawley
Starting at Five Ways Station, 10.30 am, 22nd June 2013

7 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Workshops.

Brutalist church is listed

St Matthew’s Church deserves to be recognised as one of Birmingham’s star architectural attractions, believes Alan Clawley.

21 May, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Local history.

Symbolizing Birmingham

Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.

20 May, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Local history.

More homes for former MG Rover works

St. Modwen has submitted a planning application for a new phase of housing in Longbridge, Birmingham.

14 May, 2013 in Architecture, Environment, Local history, Longbridge, Motoring, Property Press.

Tower crowned Project of the Year

Birmingham Airport’s new Air Traffic Control Tower has been crowned ‘Project of the Year’ and won a further award for the best ‘Regeneration’ scheme at the 2013 RICS West Midlands Awards.

3 May, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Local history, Transport.

Architectural integrity

Alan Clawley explores the ins and outs of modern architecture.

27 April, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment.

Of All The People In All The World – 10th Anniversary Homecoming

Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In All The World, with a very special return to the city.

16 April, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Theatre, What's on.
Transforming-New-Street

Let there be light

Alan Clawley has been watching the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station and takes issue with the motives behind it.

8 April, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Transport.
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Closed for good – The last chapter of the Birmingham Library story

Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June – but ideas are still being proposed for its future

31 March, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Environment, Open Government, Property Press, The Debate.

Birmingham reveals its economic zones in 3D at MIPIM

Birmingham has unveiled the first glimpse of an interactive 3D map at MIPIM, which brings its new economic zones to life.

18 March, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business.
Birmingham-then-and-now

Birmingham – Then and Now

Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.

8 March, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Features, Local history, Politics, Property Press.

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