Journal

 

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Meet David Kohn, DK Architects

Having previously designed galleries, colleges, art installations, private residences and exhibitions, David Kohn Architects can now add two Design District buildings to its list of projects — one of which will bear the district’s landmark sign. Founding Director David Kohn spoke with Jemima Burrill about the research that informs his practice, working with artists and the limits of ‘hedgehoggy’ thinking.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

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Meet Oliver Schulze, Schulze + Grassov

For the latest edition of Design District’s lunchtime series, regular host Jemima Burrill spoke with the project’s urban designer, Oliver Schulze of Copenhagen-based studio Schulze+Grassov. The pair discussed Schulze’s life and influences, ideas around difference and universality, and the importance of generosity in placemaking.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

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Meet Tom Emerson, 6a architects

The Meet the Design District Architects series has rapidly become a favourite lunchtime event for those interested in the built environment. For this edition — the third in the series — we’re introduced to Tom Emerson, one half of the founding team behind 6a architects.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

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Meet Hannah Corlett, HNNA Architects

The second of Design District's Friday lunchtime Meet the Architects series introduced us to Hannah Corlett, founder of HNNA. Corlett is not only the architect behind two of the District’s buildings, but also the creator and coordinator of its ambitious masterplan.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

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Meet Meredith Bowles, Mole Architects

Last week, Design District launched its new Meet the Architects series with a talk from Meredith Bowles of Mole Architects, one of the eight practices behind the development’s 16 buildings.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

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Meet the Design District Architects

22 May—6 Nov

Join us together with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery, as we chat with the 9 Architects behind the 16 buildings and public space in the Design District in our bi-weekly 'Meet the Design District Architects' online talk series.

The interviews will be hosted on Zoom with the opportunity for attendees to ask questions, following the talk.

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Explore the Design District in CGI Film

Get a glimpse of the eclectic architecture of the Design District with studios, work spaces and outdoor courtyards specifically designed for those working in the creative industries.

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Meet the Design District Team

Considering the ambitious scale of the Design District project, it may come as a surprise to learn that the team behind its day-to-day running consists of just four people.

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Welcome to the Design District Journal

Here we’ll be introducing you to the Design District and all those who’ve helped us on this journey. Once we’re open you can look forward to all sorts of updates, including recordings of the many events, interviews and happenings we have planned. But to begin with, a little more about what exactly the Design District is…

By Helen Arvanitakis