Just to let you all know the website is now back up and running - more images and info to be uploaded soon.....oh an a few other bits! Keep on checking it out! Future website design to come!! Also, recently submitted an entry for the AJ Writing Prize 2013 and once I know either way (probably not…
I have been looking at the design of the office after inspiration from 'Amazing Spaces' programme by Channel 4. It's a starting point: The initial idea uses the set planning guidelines for small spaces that do not require planning permission. Slightly larger than a garden shed this will allow…
A few changes to the website made today, let me know what you think. As promised I have uploaded the images and boards that formed my competition entry for the revival of a silo competition. More schemes to follow!
Recently (i say recently - Feb 2013) I found out the result of a competition I entered. Unfortunately, I was not shortlisted but I feel the process was a useful exercise to complete and enjoyed formulating my design. SUBMISSION As the blogs have stated I entered the 'Revival of a Silo' competition…
Not an original idea but I am looking to get a T-shirt printed for advertising the practice. Something I can wear whilst jogging around getting fit. New year, new goals! Two options that are simple and effective - advertising the company to people in an instant. When I run past them. Let me…
I have submitted an entry for the Homemade Dessert architectural competition - Revival of a Silo, based in China. Who knows what will happen. I enjoyed designing the spaces and establishing a scheme to revitalise an industrial landscape. With last minute tweaks (too many) and computer issues (typical)…
Happy New Year everyone and I hope 2013 brings you all good fortune and enjoyment. These are some of the things that will be coming soon on Devlin Architects Blog page: Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship: Interview is imminent, with the potential of commencing in August 2013. I will inform…
Merry Christmas to you all from Devlin Architects. I will be concentrating on a couple of schemes with the aim of publishing them on here first.....oh and enjoying the festive period. 2013 will hopefully be a promising year filled with exciting adventures. Devlin Architects blog will of course…
Administering a contract can be deeply frustrating in one aspect - managing defective work. However, it doesn't need to be the case. Achieving practical completion of a project is a significant marker in a project, but this also sets the starting point of the rectification period. Usually this lasts…
As I have previously mentioned in the blogs, I recently submitted for the writing prize and was unsuccessful. However, I enjoyed participating and felt it was a chance to explore the topic in a manner that interested me. This was my submission: Client: I’ve had second thoughts on the main staircase.…
Switzerland Kunsthalle, Zurich Art museum Former brewery premises from the 19th Century turned into an art museum Gigon. Guyer Architects Other buildings worth visiting:- Chiesa Santa Maria Degli Angeli, Lugano. Mario Botta
Spain Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid Extension and renovation of an existing museum of international renown, two temporary exhibition spaces, 500 seat auditorium, library, cafeteria, restaurant, administration offices Jean NouvelUnknown Atocha Station (Madrid Puerta de Atocha), Madrid A remodelling…