Principles of Urban Design
Join this 6 week evening course for a fascinating journey through the evolution of architecture
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- Location:
- Design West
- Price:
- Full Course: £125
About the course
This 6 week course, open to all who are interested in their urban environment, aims to introduce the issues, concepts and actions which contribute to the shaping of our built environment.
It illustrates the roles of the many professions and bodies involved and how citizens/residents can participate in the process of designing and caring for our urban surroundings.
Through assessing schemes, site visits and case studies, we will delve into what makes up a city’s character. We will learn to identify the things we value in our neighbourhood.
Covering/Including: An overview of the planning system, the language of urban design, what is urban design & who does it? (and who is often left out), (history of) The High street, the public realm (how do we design the space between buildings?), quiet areas, green areas, preservation to conservation and where to draw the line.
COURSE SUMMARY
- When? – Tuesday afternoons (Tue 2 June – Tue 7 July)
- Where? – Design West on the city’s historic waterfront
- Who?– taught by renowned architect & engaging educator Richard Guise
- Suitable for? – open to both newcomers & industry professionals
The course, hosted by Design West, is taught by Richard Guise, former architect, planner and course tutor for the MA Urban Design course at UWE. Richard specialises in the analysis of the character of towns and has published on this and sustainable neighbourhoods.
Suitable for anyone who is interested and curious about our built environment. It will enhance your knowledge, whether as a professional, an interested resident or student.
Fees and Information
Fees
- Course fee: £125 (6 Sessions)
Duration
- Tuesday Afternoons: 4.00pm – 6:00pm
- 2 June – 7 July
Location
- The Assembly at Design West, 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
- The Assembly is on the first floor and is fully accessible via a lift in The Architect.
Course Materials
- Students to bring note-taking materials
About Design West’s Learning Programme
The Principles of Urban Design is part of a series of lifelong learning courses at Design West. The programme aims to cover subjects in and around our built environment and other arts and culture subjects.
If there is a course you would like to see, or teach, then get in touch!
Email amy.lewis@designwest.org.uk and let’s start something new.
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