The Architecture Centre

16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England

Website

www.architecturecentre.co.uk/

E-mail

info@architecturecentre.co.uk

Telephone

0117 922 1540

Fax

0117 922 1541

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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The Architecture Centre is an independent organisation dedicated to the exploration and promotion of excellence in all aspects of the built environment. It was founded by the Bristol Centre for the Advancement of Architecture (BCAA), a charitable trust. The Centre's programme includes exhibitions, guided tours, visits, discussions, workshops and lectures. We are also working with schools and colleges on ways of using the built environment as a teaching medium. The Centre's principal aim is to encourage public demand for excellent design by increasing people's awareness and enjoyment of their built environment. We also aim to provide a meeting place for all professions involved in the creation and maintenance of the built environment.

Venue Type:

Gallery, Architecture centre

 Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday: 11am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12 noon - 5pm

Closed all day Monday

 Admission charges

Admission free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England

Website

www.architecturecentre.co.uk/

E-mail

info@architecturecentre.co.uk

Telephone

0117 922 1540

Fax

0117 922 1541

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Architecture, Design

Collections services

  • Public access available to collections information
  • Specialist publications on collections available

16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England

Website

www.architecturecentre.co.uk/

E-mail

info@architecturecentre.co.uk

Telephone

0117 922 1540

Fax

0117 922 1541

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Digital and online resources

Bristol Blitzed

http://www.bristolblitzed.org

Bristol Blitzed gives a fascinating insight into pre-war Bristol and its post war development. It includes an architectural walking trail of the city centre which explores the impact of WW2 bombing raids on Bristol's built environment. It is a life-long learning resource on local history and architecture and is suitable for all ages. The website also includes teaching and learning resources for schools. www.bristolblitzed.org

Creator

  • Architecture Centre Bristol
  • Bristol Museums

Publisher

  • Architecture Centre Bristol
  • Bristol Museums

How to obtain

On-line. Can download a pdf of the walking trail leaflet.

Sustainable Schools: case studies and event films

http://www.architecturecentre.co.uk/sustainable_schools

The Architecture Centre has compiled a series of case studies about newly designed schools with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. In addition we hosted a series of talks by local architects working on sustainable new school buildings in the south west region. These events were filmed and are now available to view as a resource on the Architecture Centre's blip tv page.

Creator

  • The Architecture Centre, Bristol

Publisher

  • The Architecture Centre, Bristol

How to obtain

visit the Architecture Centre website to download

 Paper-based and downloads

Building for the Future – Every Child Matters and Built Environment Education publication

http://www.architecturecentre.co.uk/education-resources-building-for-the-future

An educational advocacy document produced by the Architecture Centre, Bristol.
This document sets out how Architecture and Built Environment Centres (ABECs) such as The Architecture Centre in Bristol, can use built environment education as a valuable and creative means of meeting the important Every Child Matters agenda. Of interest to educational and cultural sectors.

Creator

  • Amy Harrison - Architecture Centre, Bristol

Publisher

  • Architecture Centre, Bristol

How to obtain

Download pdf from weblink
email: info@architecturecentre.co.uk for printed copy
Free

O. Space Project Teaching Resources

http://www.architecturecentre.co.uk/o_space_project

A series of teaching resources based on the Weymouth O.Space design challenge project developed by the Architecture Centre in March 2010.
Explanatory teacher notes and resources to deliver a similar project are available to download and can be adapted for use on other public spaces.

Creator

  • Architecture Centre Bristol

Publisher

  • Architecture Centre Bristol

How to obtain

Download from the Architecture Centre website

Sweet History?

http://www.sweethistory.org

A website and trail exploring the impact of the sugar and slavery on the built environment of Bristol. Developed in partnership with young people and local historians the trail features many key buildings and locations connected to Bristol's history with the sugar and slave trades. The website contains education resources and podcast material.

Creator

  • Amy Harrison - Architecture Centre, Bristol
  • Archimedia Core Group - Knowle West Media Centre
  • Paul Matson Graphic Design

Publisher

  • Architecture Centre, Bristol

How to obtain

You can download a free copy of the trail map from the website: www.sweethistory.org or email: centre@architecturecentre.co.uk to request a hard copy

16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4QA
England

Website

www.architecturecentre.co.uk/

E-mail

info@architecturecentre.co.uk

Telephone

0117 922 1540

Fax

0117 922 1541

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Related teaching activities

Key stage 2 art and design, 1 lesson

Exploring and developing ideas

Using a piece of acetate or clear paper, draw a panoramic view of your local area as seen through the classroom window. Use the outline to include some imaginary buildings and places that could be constructed to enhance the landscape.

Key stage 2 maths, 1 lesson

Ma3 Shape, space and measure

Work in small groups to make a list of buildings you like. You could choose your school building, a place you have visited recently or even your home. What shapes can you find in these buildings? Make a list and draw a table to show the shapes you see most often.

Key stage 3 citizenship, Small project

2.2 Advocacy and representation

Imagine your class has been commissioned by the Architecture Centre Network to write a manifesto (policy proposal) for change in your local area. What would you include in your manifesto? Think about designing out crime, making public spaces feel safe and secure or designing a new play spaces.

Key stage 3 design and technology, Small project

1.3 Creativity

Design a piece of public art for your school grounds that could be constructed using sustainable materials. Work in small groups to build a model of this piece of art using suitable materials.

Key stage 3 English, 1 lesson

En1 Speaking and listening

Working in small groups, compile a verbal charter for a new school advocacy group. What building related issues would you like to raise awareness of and how would you go about implementing your charter?