Architecture Made Simple

Step into The Lion's Den with hosts Tim and Andy as they join Roger on an insightful journey to discover the very essence of architecture.

Recorded in front of a live audience at an IGNITE event, Senior Lecturer, Academic, and Architectural Mentor, Roger Tyrrell, shares his experiences as a respected academic, weaving a narrative that goes beyond the conventional realms of architecture.

The conversation takes an intimate turn as Roger unveils the secrets behind understanding and experiencing architecture through the lens of building a den with his nephew, Anthony.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation that delves deep into the realm of phenomenology and into the very core of what makes architecture so vital. In an engaging discussion about the importance of key elements in architecture we learn about the significance of retreat, prospect, and shelter.

Advocating taking time in architecture, Roger emphasises the value of patience and reassessment in design and practice. Tune in as we unravel the intricacies of design, explore creative perspectives, and open our minds to see space differently.

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GUESTS

Roger Tyrrell has been Tim's mentor since college some 25 years ago and until only recently a senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. Roger is a prominent academic who has played diverse leadership roles and demonstrated a commitment to exploring architecture through a phenomenological lens. He has influenced many talented architects and creatives. Recognising a gap between academia and creative practice, he also founded Plato's Chora Limited (CHORA) in 2017. If you want to find out more about this element of his work please visit www.chora.uk.com.

Roger's recent focus involves researching Jørn Utzon's work and design methodology, leading to international collaborations. Roger is also an author, with his book 'Aalto Utzon Fehn: Three Paradigms of Phenomenological Architecture' published in 2018. PRACTICE

Tim Scraceis an artist, architect, and sculptor. An emerging voice in collaborative and artistic working,Tim’s work explores memory and change, helping people to see space differently. For more information on his work go to ⁠⁠⁠www.timscrace.com⁠⁠⁠.

ScraceArchitectsis a creative consultancy that works with clients and communities to challenge perspectives, educating, and promoting better environments and a more sustainable way of life.If you want to find out more about the practice, please visit the website ⁠https://www.scracearchitects.co.uk/⁠.

In this special episode Tim and Andy talk to David Christie and Victoria Charlton about The Graduate Art Show. A competition set up to showcase emerging contemporary artists and help establish careers for talented new graduates.

Listen in as both judges and artists alike urge others to pursue their creative dreams. Gain a deeper understanding of the judging process from David, Tim and Victoria and learn about their thoughts about breaking down barriers to art appreciation.

Talking to graduates the episode explores the challenges faced by artists as they embark on their careers. Centring in on the exhibition now showing at the Vanner Gallery. Conversations expand into societal perceptions, the role of art education, and common obstacles encountered on the path to creative passion.

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The Graduate Art Show

12 January - 16 February > Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm. The Vanner Gallery, 45 High Street, Salisbury

The Graduate Art Show at the Vanner Gallery showcases the work of some of the country’s most talented up-and-coming artists. The exhibition featuring work by 20 recent graduates from some of the UK’s top art schools, launched at the Woolff Gallery and The William Gallery in London, is now showing in Salisbury.

The show features a range of art, with paintings, sculptures, prints, and ceramics selected from hundreds of submissions from 38 participating universities.

The judging panel included: Armando Alemdar Ara | Dina Bulavina | David Christie | Katya Levental | Lala Meredith-Vula | Brendan Neiland | Anand Saggar | Tim Scrace | Nick Woolff | Mark Wynter

GUESTS

David Christie is a Director of the Vanner Gallery. In a short space of time, the gallery has become one the most innovative regionally, exhibiting national and international artists of genuine renown.

Victoria Charlton is a founder of Graduate Art Show as well as holding an exceptional track record in producing live performances and exhibitions in diverse venues in the UK, US and Russia.

PRACTICE

Tim Scraceis an artist, architect, and sculptor. An emerging voice in collaborative and artistic working,Tim’s work explores memory and change, helping people to see space differently. For more on his work go to ⁠www.timscrace.com⁠ ScraceArchitectsis a creative consultancy that works with clients and communities to challenge perspectives, educating, and promoting better environments and a more sustainable way of life.If you want to find out more about the practice, please visit the website https://www.scracearchitects.co.uk/.

What does Climate Change look like from the other side of the world? Tim and Andy talk to David Konwiser, a Costa Rican-based Architect, comparing stories about how climate change and the environment affect design and practice.

Exploring David's contemporary design of a rainforest getaway, Villa Punto De Vista, Tim and Andy learn about the ambitions of his design, the sustainable choices made and those we need to make in response to the clear and president danger of the climate emergency.

What changes do you think we need to make in lifestyle choices, design and practice to make a positive difference in the world?

From a former nuclear bunker in the UK to a haven in the tropical rainforest, there are contrasting views and stories to be found. Listen in to get a fresh perspective from across the Atlantic and discover what IM Pei and Gary Newman have in common.

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In this episode, Tim and Andy are joined by, Armin Ganguly (aka @RIBA_architect on Twitter). Armin is a German-British architect, practicing since 1994. He gained his Diploma in Architecture at the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany in 1992.

Tim, Armin, and Andy discuss the ins and outs of being an architect and some of the parts that might be, 'frustrating'.

Find out more about Tim and his architecture practice at scracearchitects.co.uk

In this special edition of the Architecture Made Simple, Tim and Andy offer a simple audio guide to “This Too Will Pass”.

“This Too Will Pass”, Tim Scrace’s latest sculpture encourages passers-by to reflect on the past, present and future of the city. Listen to this podcast as walk through and experience the sculpture.

Commissioned by Salisbury BID, with funding from Arts Council England, the sculpture was created to mimic pilgrimage, the movement of people to and from the cathedral. The passing of time and memory. The process of reflection, mindfulness and vision represented in snapshots of the past, present and future. Viewers pass along the same path as their ancestors and are encouraged to stop and recognise this. #TTWP will remain in place on Salisbury High Street throughout the summer 2021. Tim will collaborate with students from Wiltshire College who will be on hand during weekends from 11-2 in June to encourage the public to interact with the work and respond to the questions using chalk.

Find out more at https://www.timscrace.com/project/this-too-will-pass

In this episode, Tim and Andy are joined by Dan Thompson, founder of the Empty Shop Network and author of Pop Up Business for Dummies as they discuss furloughed space.

Over the course of this past year, many people have had to get used to the idea of redundancy. That is a job, idea, business or even a way of life that no longer exists. Redundancy is tough and often leads you to question the reasons behind it as well as your own ability.

Strangely our experience of furlough and this pandemic are not so different to being made redundant. Having suffered redundancy* first-hand, I recognise that it can leave you feeling emotionally bereft and without purpose. The support schemes set up to reassure now disguise what we all know is going on behind the scenes. The reality is that we are all on edge, stuck in limbo, anticipating the inevitable but afraid of making the jump.

Read more on Tim's thoughts on Furloughed Space on the Scrace Architect Website - https://scracearchitects.co.uk/urban/furloughed-space/

Have you ever thought about building your dream home or amazing space?

What would yours look like?

This episode explores some of the complexities of realising a project and why it might be worth having a good team on board.

What makes your building represent you as an individual?

Andy and Tim look to sport for inspiration as they attempt to write an architectural playbook.

You can find out more about how to get started with your project over on the website - https://scracearchitects.co.uk/getting-started/

In this episode, we get an insight into the mechanics of designing a building.

Talking frankly about how his practice begins a project Tim explains how he receives an instruction and how early discussions with a client help forge the brief.

Walking through the design process Tim and Andy touch on some of the hidden complexities involved during the planning and construction stages.

Collaborating creatively with clients, the design team and builders we also get a glimpse of how Scrace Architects seek to get the best results for each individual project.

Preview:

Next episode - Building a Dream

Charting the path from start to completion thisinformative podcast offers some ideas as to how to build your dream home.

A step-by-step guide through the building process witha few insights into the day-to-day workings of the construction industry. Tim and Andy explore what ittakes to realise a concept, from start to completion.

Recent events and the continuing climate crisis have prompted many of us to think about the way we live our lives. It's time for a change of attitude.

In this episode, Tim and Andy reflect on how this affects architectural processes. Does technology offer the answer? Or, are there other choices or parts that can make a bigger difference?

Rather than build, build, build, maybe it is time to invest in the imaginative practice that is needed to develop quality.

We often overlook our environment as we pass by. However, it is the spaces in-between that form part of our journey that tend to be the most interesting. The adventure of architecture is not in making one-off beautiful buildings but seeing how they relate to landscape and one another.

It is the spaces and shapes of the in-between that tantalise, the sculptural play of light from object to object, the collective coming together of design and effort. It is the conversation between two forms that makes the architecture. Most prevalent in the city where the history of a place is captured in a moment.