Archive for February, 2008

AADRL Ten Exhibition opening

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A large crowd of AA students, faculty, guests, and visitors attended the opening of an exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Design Research Laboratory (AADRL), one of the graduate programs of the Architectural Association School of Architecture.

The exhibition introduces the DRL through images and models of thesis projects. Also on display are significant projects in which DRL graduates took part as practicing architects.

AADRL Ten Exhibition opening

The opening of the AADRL Ten exhibition coincides with the publication of DRL Ten: A Design Research Compendium. The book is an exhaustive showcase of student work as well as ideas, activities, conversations, and writings by DRL graduates, staff, and guests.

AADRL Ten Pavilion construction day 1

Ground preparations started today, after part of the south corner of Bedford Square (in front of the Architectural Association) had been fenced off and and the first batch of components delivered. The first step in the construction was to prepare an even ground for the base, by using sand.

AA DRL Ten Pavilion construction day 1

A 1:10 scale model teases the imagination and guides the work on site.

AA DRL Ten Pavilion model on site