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Bristol: Ambitious City
âSpring Greenâ exhibition and events programme at the Architecture Centre
24 April - 28 July 2013
Listings release - 18 April 2013
Bristol: Ambitious City
Exhibition: 24 April â 28 July 2013
Find out about the cityâs most visionary ambitions â from major schemes to neighbourhood projects â and have your say on the cityâs future. Curated by the Architecture Centre in collaboration with the Mayor of Bristol.
"Ambition should not be measured by size or cost but by the benefit it brings to the lives of every citizen. I hope this exhibition sparks many more projects that help define Bristol as the city of ideas." Bristol Mayor, George Ferguson
Free admission
The Architecture Centre
Narrow Quay
Bristol BS1 4QA
T: 0117 922 1540
E: info@architecturecentre.co.uk
http://www.architecturecentre.co.uk/exhibitions-spring-green-2013
Events
Urban Wanderings: Ambitious City
A series of guided walks exploring Bristolâs historic and future ambitions through buildings and places. Walks led by architecture and urban design expert Alastair Brook unless otherwise specified.
Walks last up to an hour and a half. Starting point given at time of booking: 0117 922 1540. All walks £6 (£4 members/concessions).
Georgian Ambitious City
Wednesday 22 May, 18:00
A wander round Clifton to explore fine examples of Georgian ambition - and find out how the economic crash of 1793 ended it all.
Hard and Soft: Bristolâs Public Spaces
Wednesday 19 June, 18:00
>From the âsoftâ green spaces of Queen Square and College Green to the âhardâ surfaces of Millennium Square and the Centre Promenade, this walk explores the ambition of the city as told through its public spaces.
This event is part of Bristolâs BIG Green Week
Unbuilt Bristol
Thursday 27 June, 18:00
Writer Eugene Byrne leads a walking tour round some of Bristolâs finest unrealised buildings. Donât worry - there will still be plenty to see!
This event is part of the Love Architecture Festival
Industrial Ambitious City
Wednesday 17 July, 18:00
The area around the docks has undergone much change over recent years. This walk will trace a path through ambitious and controversial developments near the waterâs edge.
Bristol Walking Festival event
Saturday 11 May, The Pavilion, Hannover Quay near Millennium Square
The first Bristol Walking Festival (5 - 12 May) features over 40 walks to suit varied tastes and abilities. On 11 May the Architecture Centre will be taking part in a harbourside event which will include information stalls and specialist local led walks.
Bristol Walking Festival is organised by Bristol City Councilâs Walk for Health team with the support of Bristol Ramblers and funding from Active Bristol. For details visit www.bristolwalkingfestival.co.uk
Ends
Notes to Editors:
*INVITATION*
Members of the press are invited to the private view of Bristol: Ambitious City on Tuesday 30 April, 6-8pm, at the Architecture Centre, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA.
RSVP to Jodie Marks (Jodie.marks@rwa.org.uk)
High resolution images are available:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jrpad3w7x5pl3fb/7uk7DtCzJg
(for credit/caption information, see below)
Or on request from Jodie Marks or Christine Davis: jodie.marks@architecturecentre.co.uk, christine.davis@architecturecentre.co.uk
Spring Green is the Architecture Centre's annual programme of exhibitions and events that celebrate sustainable innovation in the built environment and ask poignant questions about the environmental and social impact of our buildings and cities.
The Architecture Centre: The Architecture Centre champions better buildings and places for people. By demonstrating the value of good design the Centre aims to increase public awareness and enjoyment of the built environment, and stimulate demand for design excellence. The Architecture Centre is a registered charity and is supported using public funding from Arts Council England. The Centre is also supported by corporate and private donors and income generating activities, and has a partnership with the University of the West of England.
Centre opening hours: Wednesday to Friday 11am â 5pm; Saturday and Sunday 12 noon â 5pm
Centre address: The Architecture Centre, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA, Tel 0117 922 1540
Website: www.architecturecentre.co.uk
Image credits:
One of the watercolour illustrations from the Supporting the EZ section
Image courtesy West of England Local Enterprise Partnership
Knowle West Media Centre
Image courtesy KWMC
Playing Out (The long street shot image)
Image (c) Playing Out/ Kamina Walton
Room 13 (the exterior building shot)
Image courtesy Room 13
BDP aerial view of Southmead Hospital
Image courtesy BDP Architects
Image of proposed view of Corn Street - more pedestrian friendly
Image courtesy Bristol City Council - City Design Group
Ambitions for Old Market include moving and reducing the road to allow for a wide, sunny, pedestrian space that can accomodate street markets. Image courtesy Old Market Quarter
Bedminster Town Team's plan to launch more creative initiatives for its high streets following the success of 'Beautiful Bugs of Bedminster' , Paradise Gardens Multimedia and street fayres and markets. Image courtesy Bedminster Town Team
Bedminster Town Team plan to green up East Street with a series of 'pocket parks'. Image courtesy Bristol City Council - City Design Group.
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