University of Bath
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Degree Show
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01.07.2011 - 02.07.2011
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Verity Lacey E : vejl20@bath.ac.uk Guild of Boat Builders and New Boathouse An Alternative to ‘Work’, a Reconnection with the water, and a new link to the City. Taking a new look at the role of the Guild and the provision of vocational education as an alternative to other forms of higher education. The workshops
Alex Bimpson E : alex@bimpson.com W: www.alexbimpson.co.uk
Bath Industrial Gallery The building seeks to celebrate the industrial history of Bath, providing both an industrial museum and a gallery space for industry-inspired art & sculpture. A timeline journey through history is presented, materialising as a walkway progression through the refurbished factory of world famous crane-makers Stothert & Pitt. The existing building is intersected with dramatic new building forms, which seek to emphasise the experiences inside, as well as addressing both the wider city and the site’s connection back to nature.
consciously reveal the actives within thus engage with the public, encouraging more people to challenge their views on the world of ‘work’. The New Boathouse along with the shuttle boat link acts to revitalise the water and bring it back to use by making it accessible for all.