City in Transition Walks/ request for info

The Longford · August 10th, 2006, 10:12 PM

I know this may be all be a bit 'heritage' for some of you and i suspect they will be full of old codgers but i'm organising three guided walks over the next three weekends as part of City in Transition.

I'm taking the third one about post war stuff and at the end of this speil ive posted a few requests hoping some of you may be able to identify the buildings and their architects as ive not been able to find any info them.

The Twentieth Century Society exists to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards. These three walks devised and led by the North West group looks at Liverpool’s Twentieth Century architectural contributions.

Liverpool Between the Wars
Date: Saturday 12 August 2006
Time: 10:30.
Meet at the Philharmonic Hall, Hope St

This walk will look at some of the best buildings in Liverpool city centre built between the two World Wars, focussing especially on the influence in the city of architect Herbert Rowse. Highlights will include the Philharmonic Hall, India Buildings and the above ground buildings for the Mersey Tunnel.

University Precinct Walk
Date: Saturday 19 August
Time: 10:30.
Meet at Senate House, Abercromby Sq

The University of Liverpool has seen a prolonged and fruitful expansion since it’s founding in 1881. This walk will look at some of the more notable buildings built in and around the University throughout the twentieth century and will take in buildings by such notable C20th architects as Basil Spence, Maxwell Fry, Denys Lasdun and Tom Mellor.

Post War Liverpool Walk
Date: Saturday 26 August
Time: 10:30
Meet at the Metropolitan Cathedral Visitor Centre

The 1950’s and 1960’s are not considered by many to be a ‘Golden Age’ for architecture. But faced with the need for post war reconstruction and economic revitalisation there is no denying that it was time for bold ideas and one with a strong sense of style. This walk will hopefully appeal to those with strong opinions either way on architecture from the period.

Walks will last around 2 1/2 - 3 hours with a short break for refreshments.

All walks are FREE, but booking is essential as there are a limited 30 places per walk.

You can PM me if you are interested or my contact details are here:
http://www.liverpool08.com/events/ev...?dms_id=121481

...or just turn up!

Anyone know anything about these buildings please (architects , client, fascinating facts!)?

Drury House apparently:

On Covent Garden:

Opp Echo/ Daily Post:

38 Exchange St east

Also anyone know the building on the corner of North John St and Cook St with interesting marble panelling? Didnt get a picture sorry.

Thanks everyone in advance.

Tony Sebo · August 10th, 2006, 10:21 PM

Nice one Longford
I received this today i my emails

Welcome
Welcome to Issue 1 of the RENEW Rooms E-Newsletter.
The RENEW Rooms is a central location for the showcasing of regeneration initiatives, comprising of exhibition and gallery space, conference facilities and an RIBA Bookshop.

This E-Newsletter will keep you up to date with the exciting programme of FREE activity underway at the RENEW Rooms.
Current & Forthcoming Exhibitions *
Events
Architectonics
Now - 11 August 2006
Architectonics: Foundations in Jewellery is a visionary exhibition of contemporary jewellery based upon or inspired by Manchester architecture and created by members of the Manchester Jewellers Network. The jewellery incorporates themes and aesthetics taken directly from existing buildings, forms or structures in Manchester that will influence new concepts in designing/building jewellery. Find out more... *
City in Transition : Insights and Reflections
Now - 6 September
The RENEW Rooms is hosting a series of discussions as part of Liverpool Culture Company's City in Transition programme. The series will explore the current major changes and future challenges within Liverpool’s built environment in the run up to the European Capital of Culture in 2008 and beyond.The next two events in the series are as follows:
This Working Life
14 August - 6 September 2006
An exhibition resulting from the LDC Photography Award, an innovative new national award that encourages selected students to interpret contemporary working life. The aim of the awards is to encourage photography students to use their unique style to interpret the workplace environment. Find out more....

City in Transition: Kim Nielsen, 3XN 3XN
17 Auguts 2006
3XN 3XN were the winners of an international competition to design the new Museum of Liverpool, which is already being hailed as one of the largest and most important city museums in the world. With construction due to begin later this year, Kim will go through the entire design process and his thoughts on the impact the building will have on both the city and its landscape. Find out more...
Liverpool Biennial 2006
16 September - 26 November
The RENEW Rooms is delighted to announce that it will be hosting part of this year's Liverpool Biennial. The 4th Liverpool Biennial runs from 16th September - 26th November. Find out more...

City in Transition: Urban Book Night
6 September 2006
A look at what the world of books has to say about cities in transition - what does it mean for us and what does the future hold? A chance to review some of the most recent publications in urban design, architecture and urban policy, learn what the authors think and put your point of view across too. Find out more...
Venue Hire

The RENEW Rooms are available for corporate hire to host appropriate and relevant exhibitions and events. For further information on using the RENEW Rooms as a venue for your event or exhibition please download our venue information pack or contact Anna Johnson on 0151 707 4380 or e-mail anna.johnson@member.riba.org.

August 10th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#1
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 4	City in Transition Walks/ request for info I know this may be all be a bit 'heritage' for some of you and i suspect they will be full of old codgers but i'm organising three guided walks over the next three weekends as part of City in Transition. I'm taking the third one about post war stuff and at the end of this speil ive posted a few requests hoping some of you may be able to identify the buildings and their architects as ive not been able to find any info them. The Twentieth Century Society exists to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards. These three walks devised and led by the North West group looks at Liverpool’s Twentieth Century architectural contributions. Liverpool Between the Wars Date: Saturday 12 August 2006 Time: 10:30. Meet at the Philharmonic Hall, Hope St This walk will look at some of the best buildings in Liverpool city centre built between the two World Wars, focussing especially on the influence in the city of architect Herbert Rowse. Highlights will include the Philharmonic Hall, India Buildings and the above ground buildings for the Mersey Tunnel. University Precinct Walk Date: Saturday 19 August Time: 10:30. Meet at Senate House, Abercromby Sq The University of Liverpool has seen a prolonged and fruitful expansion since it’s founding in 1881. This walk will look at some of the more notable buildings built in and around the University throughout the twentieth century and will take in buildings by such notable C20th architects as Basil Spence, Maxwell Fry, Denys Lasdun and Tom Mellor. Post War Liverpool Walk Date: Saturday 26 August Time: 10:30 Meet at the Metropolitan Cathedral Visitor Centre The 1950’s and 1960’s are not considered by many to be a ‘Golden Age’ for architecture. But faced with the need for post war reconstruction and economic revitalisation there is no denying that it was time for bold ideas and one with a strong sense of style. This walk will hopefully appeal to those with strong opinions either way on architecture from the period. Walks will last around 2 1/2 - 3 hours with a short break for refreshments. All walks are FREE, but booking is essential as there are a limited 30 places per walk. You can PM me if you are interested or my contact details are here: http://www.liverpool08.com/events/ev...?dms_id=121481 ...or just turn up! Anyone know anything about these buildings please (architects , client, fascinating facts!)? Drury House apparently: On Covent Garden: Opp Echo/ Daily Post: 38 Exchange St east Also anyone know the building on the corner of North John St and Cook St with interesting marble panelling? Didnt get a picture sorry. Thanks everyone in advance. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

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August 10th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#2
Tony Sebo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Liverpool Posts: 18,253 Likes (Received): 4	Nice one Longford I received this today i my emails Welcome Welcome to Issue 1 of the RENEW Rooms E-Newsletter. The RENEW Rooms is a central location for the showcasing of regeneration initiatives, comprising of exhibition and gallery space, conference facilities and an RIBA Bookshop. This E-Newsletter will keep you up to date with the exciting programme of FREE activity underway at the RENEW Rooms. Current & Forthcoming Exhibitions * Events Architectonics Now - 11 August 2006 Architectonics: Foundations in Jewellery is a visionary exhibition of contemporary jewellery based upon or inspired by Manchester architecture and created by members of the Manchester Jewellers Network. The jewellery incorporates themes and aesthetics taken directly from existing buildings, forms or structures in Manchester that will influence new concepts in designing/building jewellery. Find out more... * City in Transition : Insights and Reflections Now - 6 September The RENEW Rooms is hosting a series of discussions as part of Liverpool Culture Company's City in Transition programme. The series will explore the current major changes and future challenges within Liverpool’s built environment in the run up to the European Capital of Culture in 2008 and beyond.The next two events in the series are as follows: This Working Life 14 August - 6 September 2006 An exhibition resulting from the LDC Photography Award, an innovative new national award that encourages selected students to interpret contemporary working life. The aim of the awards is to encourage photography students to use their unique style to interpret the workplace environment. Find out more.... City in Transition: Kim Nielsen, 3XN 3XN 17 Auguts 2006 3XN 3XN were the winners of an international competition to design the new Museum of Liverpool, which is already being hailed as one of the largest and most important city museums in the world. With construction due to begin later this year, Kim will go through the entire design process and his thoughts on the impact the building will have on both the city and its landscape. Find out more... Liverpool Biennial 2006 16 September - 26 November The RENEW Rooms is delighted to announce that it will be hosting part of this year's Liverpool Biennial. The 4th Liverpool Biennial runs from 16th September - 26th November. Find out more... City in Transition: Urban Book Night 6 September 2006 A look at what the world of books has to say about cities in transition - what does it mean for us and what does the future hold? A chance to review some of the most recent publications in urban design, architecture and urban policy, learn what the authors think and put your point of view across too. Find out more... Venue Hire The RENEW Rooms are available for corporate hire to host appropriate and relevant exhibitions and events. For further information on using the RENEW Rooms as a venue for your event or exhibition please download our venue information pack or contact Anna Johnson on 0151 707 4380 or e-mail anna.johnson@member.riba.org.