History of Architecture

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About the course

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Want to learn more about the History of Architecture?

Join this 6 week evening course for a fascinating journey through the evolution of architecture.

Discover the styles, periods and language of architecture, through the lens of Bristol’s streetscapes.

How do we identify the differences between medieval Gothic and Victorian Gothic Revival? or early and late Georgian? What was Vernacular Revival all about? Why was Modernism so shockingly new? What can vernacular building tell us about local character? What’s happening post Post Modernism?

At the end of the course, you will be able to identify key aspects of the shape and look of towns, streets and houses. There will be an opportunity to take a walking tour in central Bristol and discuss what you have learnt.

COURSE SUMMARY

• When? – Tuesday evenings (Tue 3 June – Tue 8 July) to fit easily around a busy workweek
• 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.

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Fees and Information

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Fees

• Course fee: £125 (6 Sessions)
• Optional Walking Tour: £15 (Tue 15 July – Session 7)

Duration

• Tuesday evenings: 6:15pm – 8:00pm
• 3 June – 8 July
• Plus optional walking tour Tue 15 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

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About Design West’s Learning Programme

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The History of Architecture course is the start of a new series of lifelong learning courses at Design West. The programme will aim 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.