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W O R L D S

VOLUME ONE

B E T W E E N

A RETROSPECTIVE OF THE WORK

BY ARCHITECT, BRYAN BULLEN

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CONTENTS F O R E W O R D

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

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T H E E A R L Y Y E A R S

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O C A D S T U D I O W O R K S

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A N A L O G

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T H E W E S T C O A S T M O V E

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T H E R E T U R N

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S E T T L I N G B A C K

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T H E P H I L O S O P H Y

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T H E I C O N O G R A P H Y

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S E M I N A L P R O J E C T S

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T H E I N F L U E N C E S

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P U S H I N G B O U N D A R I E S

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O T H E R I N S P I R A T I O N

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P R I VA T E D E V E L O P M E N T S

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I N S T I T U T I O N S A N D P U B L I C C O M M I S S I O N S

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A D A P T I V E R E U S E

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U R B A N R E G E N E R A T I O N

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ARCHITECTURE WITH-OUT LIMITS

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C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E

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I N D E X

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B I B L I O G R A P H Y

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INTRODUCTION This monograph publication is the first in a series of five volumes. The project was started in 2018 but was only advanced in recent times due to unforeseen events, prompting my decision to have my work, and the stories behind it, recorded for posterity. Volumes 1 and 2, published simultaneously, will be followed by Volumes 3, 4, & 5 at subsequent dates.

Volume 1 is a personal account of the history, the people, and circumstances leading me on my journey through life changing experiences which have fueled my creativity. The earlier work provided the conceptual grounding for my later development as an architect.

Volume 2 expands on the ideas of specific projects discussed in Volume 1. A combination of graphics, text and photography is used to illustrate the design concepts.

Collectively, the projects can be read as a continuum for future volumes and the evolution of my work.

Some projects are built while others will remain purely as concepts. Regardless of their status, projects were chosen for the recurring ideas driving a deeply rooted architectural discourse at the core of my work.

Similarly, the personal events recorded in Volume 1 reveal undeniable truths as to the unfolding of my work, which are partially expounded in Volume 2 and will be further articulated in the work of subsequent volumes.

Volume 3 presents an overview of housing concepts investigated throughout my practice with key selected residential projects featured to illustrate how many of my ideas have been implemented in the built works. Although many of the projects shown are single family residences, multiple housing units, in addition to social housing will be discussed. These aspects of regional architecture require urgent attention to improve the current housing stock on offer.

Volume 4 chronicles the work of the late architects, Beresford and Kari Willcox, with special attention paid to their residential projects built in Grenada in the late 1960’s through 1970’s. Their brand of biophilic design has served as great inspiration to me, so in tribute, a volume of this series is devoted to documenting their work and showcasing their wonderful hand-crafted drawings. With many of the Willcox’s houses being subjected to poor renovations over the forty plus years of their existence, the hope is that the spirit of their work can be preserved and rekindled to inspire generations to come.

Volume 5 is the last in the monograph series. It highlights the ubiquitous challenges of urban renewal faced by Grenada and other Caribbean islands.

Focus is given to St. George’s and potential ways of solving the ‘bigger’ problems plaguing the town that will continue unless given due consideration and sustainable solutions are found. Many of the issues centered around the environment can be mitigated with proper planning and the enforcement of legislation.

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