Coventry University building wins architecture award
Coventry University’s The Hub has won a prestigious award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at the annual regional awards ceremony last week.
New U: How good old buildings survive
“Given an owner who is minded to do so, any sound building can be adapted to a new use”, writes Alan Clawley. Here are some examples.
Birmingham housing development wins top award
A major housing and regeneration project in the heart of Newtown, Birmingham has been recognised with a prestigious Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Award for the West Midlands.
Six Coventry University students shortlisted for top fashion award
Six of the 27 finalists in this year’s Midlands Designer of the Year competition are final year fashion students at Coventry University.
The way we live now: What people need and expect from their homes
New research reveals extreme measures some Brits take to squeeze into their homes and highlights what people really want and need from their homes
Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day
The former president of one of the world’s largest and most successful motor companies will give a free talk at Coventry University next month as part of Coventry Car Day.
Performing Arts Festival to showcase students’ theatre, music and dance talent
Coventry University’s performing arts students will be showcasing their final year projects in theatre, music and design from next week
Coventry student’s design project tackles water transport in Africa
Coventry student project: how transport can play a key role in providing portable drinking water in rural Africa.
Smart partnership delivers sustainable transport first for Manchester
Two West Midlands companies are playing a key role in delivering a new “smart” transport scheme
Coventry University students charging up to repeat Electric Grand Prix success
Coventry University students are gearing up for a very different kind of racing challenge
Fashion weekend at Touchwood
Touchwood’s bi-annual Fashion Weekend is returning once again this March and the centre is inviting local residents to come along and join in the fun.
Academics compile UK’s first ever database of sporting statues
The first ever database of sporting statues in the UK has been compiled by academics at the University of Sheffield.
A stitch in time……. at the NEC
Local exhibitors featuring at Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion Embroidery & Stitch at Birmingham NEC this March!
Exhibition of botanical textiles at Winterbourne House and Garden
Midlands’s textile artist Bren Boardman is holding an exhibition at in the Coach House Gallery at Winterbourne House and Garden during February.
New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector
The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…
Coventry student’s design is tailor made for success
A top tailoring company is preparing to kit its customers out in the cutting-edge couture of a talented Coventry student
Coventry theatre set for London award
The nomination recognises the work of Set Designer Jon Bausor who designed the ambitious and sizeable set for The Lord of the Flies,
Birmingham adds sole to the X Factor
A funky online design company based in Aston, was approached by X Factor stylists, to design three pairs of exclusive trainers for the all-girl group Little Mix
A room with a view
Alan Clawley sees what he sees, but doesn’t necessarily like the view…..
Double win for Birmingham
Birmingham-based design consultancy – specialists in the leisure and hospitality sector – has scooped the ‘Best Bar and Restaurant Design’ award.
Coventry students have their designs on top fashion award
Five out of the 10 finalists for a prestigious fashion award at Birmingham NEC’s 2011 Clothes Show Live event are students from Coventry University
Fashionable Birmingham
Damian Marquez is helping to position Birmingham as a centre of sartorial elegance.
Birmingham man nails market gap
Something for smart-phone users to chew on
Bring Back the King
When it comes to art Andy Munro knows what he likes.
If cars were designed by architects…
Alan Clawley explores the difference twixt things that move and things that don’t.
Carbuncle Architecture
Alan Clawley asks, “Should the design of major buildings like The Public, The Cube or Birmingham’s new Library be left to a few elite architects and their patrons?”
Strip Off
Dave Woodhall continues to wonder what makes football supporters so keen to hand over their last penny.
‘Connectivity’ in Birmingham
The ‘connectivity’ argument will be exposed as the latest attempt by the council to justify the sacrifice of a sound and useful building, writes Alan Clawley
Green award for Coventry University’s Phoenix Racing team
Coventry University’s Phoenix Racing team has won the Shell-sponsored award for the ‘Most Fuel-efficient Car’
West Midland’s China links strengthen
The West Midlands’ relationship with China is set to receive a further boost following the landmark agreement between Coventry University and SAIC.