Design West

How should the government deliver the homes we so desperately need?   Join leading housing architect Ben Derbyshire PPRIBA FRSA HonAIA (HTA Design LLP Historic England), researcher Samuel Hughes (University of Oxford), politician Tom Renhard (The Labour Party) & social housing land manager Louise Lote (SNG (Sovereign Network Group)) to discuss solutions to our greatest challenge.   💥 Unlocking Housing 📅 Thur 31 Oct 📍 Arnolfini Arts 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eUA5Des8   We’ve lost control of housing, with 1.3 million households on waiting lists & 145,800 homeless children. The ‘market’ is broken, but how should we solve the problem & what might we have to compromise along the way? This talk is open to all. We all have a stake in the way forward. Whether you’re a professional working in housing, planning, construction or policy, or perhaps you’re a member of the public, a NIMBY a YIMBY or passionate about affordable homes, join the debate. #housing #economics #policy #design #planning #affordablehomes

No British academic has done as much to measure & record inequality as Danny Dorling. Join Danny in Bristol to discuss his latest book, ‘Peak Injustice: Solving Britain’s Inequality Crisis’. 💥 Danny Dorling – Peak Injustice 📅 Tue 22 Oct 📍 Design West 🎟 https://lnkd.in/ek8ehTMJ ‘Professor Danny Dorling has a knack for making statistics sexy.’ The Guardian ‘A sobering & poignantly written wake-up call.’ David O. In partnership with @justaboutbooks Distinctive Communications Ltd @bristoluniversitypress. Chaired by Zara Nanu MBE #statistics #socialjustice #design #economics #policy Please share - Andrew L. Ben Lowndes Anna Rutherford Pippa Goldfinger Hon FRIBA Zara Nanu MBE Alex Marsh Shankari Raj (Shanks)

We all have a stake in the way forward. Whether you’re a professional working in #housing, #planning, #construction or #policy, or perhaps you’re a member of the public, a #NIMBY a #YIMBY or passionate about affordable homes, join the debate.

Welcome to the new #ShapeMyCity cohort. ✨Allford Hall Monaghan Morris & Hayhurst and Co This smart, creative bunch, won selection from across the South West. 💡#ShapeMyCity is a year-long, free-to-access course, made possible by the support of our brilliant Built Environment partners. >> Session #1 of the academic year saw us partner with Allford Hall Monaghan Morris + Hayhurst and Co. Students were tasked with designing a community space. What key ingredients create successful spaces for a community to come together? Thanks to: * Allford Hall Monaghan Morris * Hayhurst and Co * India Hayes *Rosy Jones * Claire Pollock Hon FRIBA * Cressy Dupont Lopez * Christina Agoston-Vas * Jonathan Nicholls * Akshara Pulpa * Madeline Johnston Simon Allford Paul Monaghan Nick Hayhurst Shankari Raj (Shanks) Anna Rutherford Pippa Goldfinger 📸 Paul Blakemore @blikmo for Design West

Anyone for Brutalism? Wonderful to see Arnolfini Arts full to the rafters for our event on Ernö Goldfinger with Alan Powers & Pippa Goldfinger. The event Sold Out a long way in advance - we discovered that people have a huge affinity for 20th Century Architecture & some of the principles behind #Brutalism. “The impressive spaces & finishes that Goldfinger brought to council housing, were not just about doing a job well, but about giving council tenants buildings of the highest standard." Owen Hatherley Dezeen Our next events are now live on the Design West website. 📸 Paul Blakemore

What would a city designed by women look like? Cities, play space, public transportation & urban streets have predominantly been designed by men, a 'design bias' that skews infrastructure towards their needs. All could more for women & girls. Join us for our next 6 O'Clock Session: Invisible Women.

Know anyone looking for desk space in Bristol? 💫 We have launched a new co-working space in our building, and we're looking for people to join us here. Discover flexible desks at great rates on Bristol Harbourside. Join our light & friendly co-working studio at Design West. You’ll meet a mix of creatives, architects, designers, engineers and developers. > Central Location > Flexible Rates > On-Site Café Bar > Fresh Modern Studio > 24-hour Access & WiFi Included Visit our website for info or contact our Membership Manager calum.stephens@designwest.org.uk to book a viewing.  

📢 We’re #Hiring >> Design Officer Are you passionate about placemaking & good design? We’re looking for a built environment professional with good organisational skills to help deliver Design Review across the South West. Does that sound like you? Design West is a thriving hub of connection and collaboration. Our programmes inspire, inform and involve people in the design of the world around them. We work across sectors and society to innovate, co-design and challenge, bringing the best people together to shape better places. As Design Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating the Design West design review panels, this is a unique role that combines strong inter-personal skills, sector knowledge & attention to detail. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7m3qGfr #hiring #bristoljobs #urbandesign #architecture #landscapearchitecture #placemaking #events #designwest #jobopening #builtenvironmentjobs #designreviewpanel

📢 We’re #Hiring >> Design Officer Are you passionate about placemaking & good design? We’re looking for a built environment professional with good organisational skills to help deliver Design Review across the South West. Does that sound like you? Design West is a thriving hub of connection and collaboration. Our programmes inspire, inform and involve people in the design of the world around them. We work across sectors and society to innovate, co-design and challenge, bringing the best people together to shape better places. As Design Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating the Design West design review panels, this is a unique role that combines strong inter-personal skills, sector knowledge & attention to detail. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7m3qGfr #hiring #bristoljobs #urbandesign #architecture #landscapearchitecture #placemaking #events #designwest #jobopening #builtenvironmentjobs #designreviewpanel