Exhibitions

Visioning the Future: A Look at Design Visualisation

This ground-breaking exhibition will inspire visitors with a look at some behind the scenes work on well known architectural projects, and highlight the role of good architectural visualisation imagery in realising great modern buildings. The exhibition will show how enlightened designers integrate computer generated imagery and 3D computer modeling into the wide range of activities that go into conceptualising, designing, constructing and realising a great building.

With Eyelevel

Location/ Getting There

City Library, Newcastle. To see a map of the location and for best transport options click here...

Running Time/ Opening Hours

This exhibition opens on Thursday June 10th and runs until Wednesday June 23rd.

The library opening hours are as follows:

Mon- Thurs Fri and Sat Sun

8.30am - 5.30pm 8.30am - 8pm 11am - 5pm

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Designing out CO2 in Durham

Within the context of the North East Festival of Architecture – Designing Out CO2, the purpose of the exhibition is to celebrate the fantastic array of sustainable buildings, outstanding architecture and low carbon technologies seen throughout County Durham. The exhibition shows how good design can be both stylish and modern while limiting the negative environmental impact of developments and mitigating climate change.

With Durham County Council

Location/ Getting There

Durham Room – County Hall, Durham. To see a map of the location and for best transport options click here...

Running Period/ Opening Hours

This exhibition runs from Wednesday June 16th - Wednesday June 23rd. Opening Times are...

Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

8:30am - 5pm 8am - 2:30pm Closed

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Northumbria University Architecture Degree Show

The end of year Architecture Show will exhibit fantastic work from students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses at Northumbria University.

This year, undergraduate projects consider the historical legacy and contemporary issues surrounding sites at Housesteads, Otterburn, Blanchlands and Langley.

Professional Diploma projects include work on working-class culture in the city and the seaside, and creativity, engineering and enterprise in Redcar in the wake of the closure of the blast furnace by Corus.

An opening reception will be held on the first night of the exhibition.

Location

Block C, Ellison Building, Northumbria University, Newcastle. To see a map of the location click here...

Running Period/ Opening Hours

This exhibitions runs from Thursday June 17th - Friday June 25th. The building is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

There will be an opening reception between 6 and 8:30pm on Thursday June 17th.

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BA/ BArch Graduation Shows, Newcastle University

Newcastle University's School of Architecture is going public again this year. BA and postgraduate (BArch) students will stage separate exhibitions sharing their projects.

BArch Graduation Show - 18-22 June

Deeply concerned with social and environmental matters, the BArch student’s projects demonstrate imagination and a true sense of responsibility within our contemporary society/world as they exhibit design proposals for a variety of sites and issues.

Location

This exhibition will take place at The Guildhall on the Quayside, Newcastle. To view a map of the location click here...

Times

Opening Reception Friday 18th: 6 - 9pm

Saturday 19th: 9am - 5pm

Sunday 20th: 9am - 4pm

Monday 21st/ Tuesday 22nd: 10am - 5pm

The exhibition will move to Newcastle University from the 23rd until the 6th July.

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BA Graduation Show 22 - 26 June

Opening Evening Monday 21 June 6-8pm

‘Now[here]: Learning to Belong’ presents three educational projects by BA students that each engage with the nature and relationship of community, individuals and place. They ask, ‘can architecture make us happy?’

Location

St Mary’s Church Gateshead. To view a map of the location click here...

Times

10am - 4pm daily

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Beach Life Balance

“Beach Life Balance” is an exhibition of young people’s design models of “Low Carbon” beach huts. This exhibition takes place in two of the beach huts at Blyth beach and has been commissioned by Inspire Northumberland.

The exhibition is a part of European Energy Day for Northumberland, and, with Architect, Tim Bailey and artists from Xsite Architecture, will raise awareness of energy saving and sustainability through exciting and innovative design solutions.

Location

Blyth Beach, Main Promenade and Dave Stephens Centre. To view a map of these locations click here...

Running Period/ Opening Hours

This exhibition and workshop is on for one day only on Saturday June 19th between 10am and 4pm.

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Sunderland Looking Up

Come and see an artist’s take on Sunderland Architecture! Artist group ASSIGN are putting an artist’s slant on Sunderland’s past, present and perhaps future. Visit their exhibition in a little known architectural gem: a historic converted grain warehouse in the heart of Sunnyside, Sunderland’s Cultural Quarter.

Location

Frederick Street Studios, Sunderland. To view a map of the location click here...

Running Period/ Opening Hours

This exhibition is open for a limited time only from Wednesday June 23rd - Saturday June 26th.

The opening hours are 10:30am - 4pm.

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Credit: EYELEVEL Creative Visualisation

Credit: CURRENT artwork by Laura Harrington & Jamie Allen

Partners:

Foster + Partners. Grimshaw Architects, Wilkinson Eyre, Ryder Architecture, O’Donnell & Tuomey, Belfast Lyric Theatre, AVR London, Blue River

Architecture of the North East: A Photographic Exhibition

Join Steve Mayes at the Biscuit Factory for a photographic celebration of the architecture of the North East.

His stunning shots capture familiar landmarks and abstract details from the region, and will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the North East’s urban environments.

Drinks and a bite to eat will be served on the opening night. Please let us know if you would like to attend. Otherwise, just drop into the exhibition during the opening hours below.

All works are for sale.

Location/ Getting There

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle. To see a map of the location and for best transport options click here...

Running Period/ Opening Hours

This exhibition will run from Friday June 11th - Tuesday July 13th. The opening hours of the Biscuit Factory are as follows:

Sun/Mon Tues/Weds/Fri/Sat Thurs

11am – 5pm 10am – 6pm 10am – 8pm

Opening Reception

There will be an opening reception on Thursday June 17th between 5 and 8pm. Please let Northern Architecture Know know if you would like to attend by clicking here...

Or telephone: 0191 260 2191

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