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Art News:
PRESS CALL - Bristol: Ambitious City, with George Ferguson
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For immediate release: 25 April 2013
Leading organisations that are shaping Bristolâs future are collaborating on a major new exhibition, to be launched at the Architecture Centre on 30 April.
Network Rail, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Bristol City Council are key partners in the exhibition, which has been curated by the Architecture Centre in consultation with the Mayor of Bristol and Bristol City Councilâs City Design Group.
A wide range of community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals have also contributed to Bristol: Ambitious City, which presents some of the cityâs most visionary ambitions at all levels. The exhibition has received additional support from a number of companies and organisations with Bristol connections.
Bristol: Ambitious City represents an opportunity for everyone interested in their environment to get involved and help shape their city. Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson said: "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.â
The exhibition features plans to improve the cityâs connectivity. Patrick Hallgate, Network Railâs Western route managing director, said: âNetwork Rail plans to make a significant investment in Bristol Temple Meads to transform the railway station into a world-class âgatewayâ for the Western region. Weâre delighted to outline our vision to bring outstanding station facilities and train connectivity to Bristol by the end of the decade.â
Also featured are plans to improve the appearance of Bristol Royal Infirmary, once voted one of Bristolâs ugliest buildings. Says Andy Headdon, Strategic Development Programme Director for University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust: âWe are proud to be part of Bristol and to work with arts consultants, Willis Newson, on integrated art programmes for a number of our hospitals. Most recently we launched an international design competition inviting artists and architects to submit ideas for improving the appearance of the facade of the BRI. Our aim was to generate innovative, ambitious and appropriate design proposals for improving the look and technical performance of the façade and to create new designs that will reflect the Trustâs reputation for clinical excellence, create a welcoming public face for the hospital and contribute to the public realm of this part of central Bristol.â
Jane Willis, Director of Willis Newson, added:
âAs arts consultants specialising in health and wellbeing, our work uses the arts to unlock potential â in individuals, communities and environments. We are delighted to support this exhibition at the Architecture Centre which showcases the many varied and ambitious ways in which Bristol is seeking to unlock its own potential in order to support and improve the health and wellbeing of its communities. We are proud to be a part of such a creative, innovative and dynamic city. â
An important theme running through the exhibition is Bristolâs growing status as a green, creative and enterprising city. Stephen Hilton, Service Director, Economic, Green and Digital Futures at Bristol City Council commented: âBristol has the ambition to be a top-20 European city. We are increasingly known for our green credentials, high tech businesses and a distinctive, creative culture. But it is as a truly Connected and Open city that we will flourish - learning from and sharing with other leading cities from around the world.â
The exhibition uses five themes to identify different areas of ambition for the city, with contributions from some of Bristolâs key partners:
1. Is Bristol an Enterprise City? Featuring: West of England Local Enterprise Partnership; Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone (featuring HCA and AHHM); Bristol Pound; Knowle West Media Centre; Creative Common; The Bottle Yard
2. Is Bristol a Healthy City? Featuring: BRI Queenâs Façade competition; Bristol Healthy City Group; Southmead Hospital (BDP); Friends of Troopers Hill; Bristol Green Capital Toolkit; Southville Community Development Association
3. Is Bristol a Connected City? Featuring: Plans for Bristol Temple Meads (Network Rail): Public Realm & Movement Framework, Bristol Legible City and Bristol Smart City (Bristol City Council); Hello Lampost (Pervasive Media Studio).
4. Is Bristol an Empowered City? Featuring: Neighbourhood Planning Schemes in Redcliffe, Lockleaze, Ambition Lawrence Weston, Old Market; Bristol Community Land trust (Stride Treglown); Ecomotive; Room 13; Cube Cinema; Playng Out.
5. Is Bristol a Destination City? Featuring: Exemplars for Bristol Arena (Populous and Wilkinson Eyre); Bristol Airport; Guildhall Hotel in Old City (Trevor Osborne Property Group); Bedminster Town Team â Mary Portas project; Arnolfini.
As well as showcasing new and futures projects the exhibition invites visitors to identify and comment on opportunities for improvement and future development in large-scale city map. Further projects will be featured in a rolling programme of âpop in and pin upâ exhibits, guest curated by community groups and featured organisations.
Bristol: Ambitious City has received additional support from sponsors AHMM, Alec French Architects, BDP, Bristol Airport, CODA Architects, the Homes & Communities Agency, Laing OâRourke, Populous, Stride Treglown, Toshiba, Trevor Osborne Property Group, West of England Local Enterprise Partnership, Wilkinson Eyre and Willis Newson.
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PRESS CALL:
Members of the press are invited to attend the launch of Bristol: Ambitious City, which takes place on Tuesday 30 April, 6-8pm, at the Architecture Centre, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA.
Special guests: Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson (approx 6.30 â 7.45) and Phil Gibby, SW Regional Director, Arts Council England. Brief speeches at approx. 6.45.
RSVP to Jodie Marks (Jodie.marks@architecturecentre.co.uk)
Other times may be possible by request.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
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.
Bristol: Ambitious City is kindly supported by:
Exhibition Partners: Bristol City Council; Network Rail; University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust with Willis Newson, CODA Architects and Laing OâRourke
Exhibition Sponsors: AHMM, Alec French Architects, BDP, Bristol Airport, Bristol City Council â City Design Group, Homes & Communities Agency, Populous; Stride Treglown, Toshiba, Trevor Osborne Property Group, West of England Local Enterprise Partnership, Wilkinson Eyre
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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