HE/FE Poster - Victoria and Albert Museum

+++++++++++++++++++++++The Victoria and AlbertMuseum and the RoyalInstitute of BritishArchitects have joinedforces to create one of theworld’s most importantresources for the study andenjoyment of architectureand the built environment.To celebrate thePartnership, a newArchitecture gallery andstudy rooms will open atthe V&A.+++++++++++++++++++++++Architecture GalleryOpening 18 November 2004This new space is divided intofour themes that exploredifferent ways of looking atarchitecture and the builtenvironment.Buildings in ContextLooks at the way every buildingbelongs to and responds to aplace.Trafalgar Square has beenchosen as a case study.The Art of ArchitectureHere, different styles areexplored through models,photographs and buildingfragments. An interactive styleguide gives backgroundinformation to the exhibition.The Function of BuildingsThe way buildings are usedaffects what they look like andhow they are made. Models andinteractives explore the keythemes of Home,Work, PublicBuildings and Climate.+++++++++++++++++++++++Process of DesignExamples of work and objectsproduced during the course ofdesigning and making abuilding. Ranging from drawingsto drawing instruments, itexplains the different stages ofdesigning and constructingbuildings.An adjacent gallery will presenta programme of changingexhibitions, giving a furtheropportunity to show some ofthe superb works held in eachcollection.+++++++++++++++++++++++Private viewsThere will be private views of thenew galleries for educators(Friday 19 November,18.30–21.00) and for students(Wednesday 1 December,18.30–20.30). See the Events,talks and debates section forfurther details.+++++++++++++++++++++++Study RoomsThe new study rooms allowaccess for up to 20 students atone time, by appointment.Here you can view the vastnumber of architecturaldrawings and manuscripts inthe V&A’s and RIBA’s collections.The manuscripts collectionincludes architects’traveljournals, personal papers,contracts and letters discussingdesigns.The drawings collectionshold 600,000 architecturaldrawings and sketchbooks,including the most completecollection of original Palladiodrawings, and works of key 19thand 20th century architectsincluding Pugin, Aitchinson,Lutyens and Goldfinger.+++++++++++++++++++++++Preparing your VisitThe RIBA collections arecatalogued online atwww.architecture.com/library.Groups and individual visitorsare welcomed to the new studyrooms at the V&A – call 0207942 2563 to book.Groups can also use adesignated group study room,and the seminar room in theNational Art Library – call 0207942 2211 to book.+++++++++++++++++++++++Exhibitions and events are very occasionally subject tochange without warning. Please check in advance ifvisiting the Museum for a specific exhibition or eventLeft:Model of The National Theatre and itssurroundings on the South Bank, London; designed bySir Denys Lasdun & Partners; made by Philip Woods;U.K. 1970. Denys Lasdum Archive, on loan to RIBAOverleaf Left:Tsquare belonging to John EdwardStupples (1916 - 86);c 1940-50.RIBA Library Drawings CollectionMiddle:Ariel Electric Eraser;UK;c1950-60RIBA Library Drawings CollectionRight:Travelling set of drawing instruments and case;engraved with inscription Thos Farnolls Pritchard.English c. 1770. RIBA Library Drawings Collection+++++++++++++++++++++++Information forlecturers andstudents++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Open10.00 – 17.45 daily10.00 – 22.00 Wednesdays,last Friday of the month exceptDecember (selected galleriesremain open after 17.45).Closed 24 – 26 DecemberAdmissionAdmission to the V&A is free.A separate charge may apply tospecial major exhibitions andevents.+++++++++++++++++++++++Keep in touchTo receive regular news from theV&A visit www.vam.ac.uk andsign up for our free e-newsletterfeaturing details of exhibitions,courses and offersPrivate group toursExplore the V&A’s permanentcollections with a guided tour.Call 020 7942 2529 or emailgroups@vam.ac.uk+++++++++++++++++++++++How to reach the V&Au South KensingtonBuses:C1,14,74 and 414 stop outsidethe Cromwell Road entranceVictoria and Albert MuseumCromwell RoadLondon SW7020 7942 2000www.vam.ac.ukEuropean Museum of the Year,2003Group visits and event bookingsFor information on all ourlearning services and to bookticketed events and group visits,call 020 7942 2211 or emailbookings.office@vam.ac.uk

+++++++++++++++++++++++Events,Talks and Debates++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++V&A+RIBA ArchitecturePartnership Critical Debate:Cutting Edge HeritageAt RIBA, 66 Portland Place,London W1Saturday 20 November,11.00–16.00What is the future of our past?This tantalising question isaddressed by representativesfrom all sides of the argument.Chaired by media presenter andcultural commentator PatrickWright.Tickets: £36,V&A Members, RIBAMembers and senior citizens£30, students £15, disabledpeople (accompanying careradmitted free) and ES40 holders£7. Call 020 7307 3699 or visitwww.riba-gallery.com to book.+++++++++++++++++++++++All other events are held at theV&A.To book call 020 7942 2211.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Private View for EducatorsFriday 19 November, 18.30–21.00Meet curators and educatorsinformally. Includes a talk bycurator Gareth Williams.Free, but booking essential.+++++++++++++++++++++++Private View for StudentsWednesday 1 December,18.30–20.30Celebrate the opening ofthe gallery with curatorGareth Williams and architectSean Griffiths.Free, but booking essential.+++++++++++++++++++++++Professional Development Dayfor LecturersA New Resource for StudyingArchitectureFriday 3 December, 11.00–16.30Curators introduce thecollections through talks andhandling sessions. Seminars onteaching with drawings led byProfessors Adrian Forty, UCL andTony Fretton,TU Delft.Tickets: £36 including lunch andrefreshments+++++++++++++++++++++++Talking Design:Architecture at the EdgeWednesdays, 26 January, 2, 9, 16February 2005, 19.00–20.30Architects explore the overlapsbetween architectural practiceand other disciplines.Speakers discuss ways ofcommunicating architecturalideas and collaborative projectswith artists and designers.Tickets (includes a glass of wine):£8.50,V&A Members, Patrons,RIBA Members, students andsenior citizens £5.50, disabledpeople (accompanying careradmitted free) and ES40-holders£3.50+++++++++++++++++++++++Architecture and … EducationFriday 4 March 2005, 14.00-16.30A diverse panel of influentialspeakers explore the educationalpotential of the gallery and thevast collections of the V&A andRIBA.Tickets: £8.50,V&A Members,Patrons, RIBA Members andsenior citizens £6.50, students£5.50, disabled people(accompanying carer admittedfree) and ES-40 holders £3.50