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[womanofwords]

STEM Kids Shenanigans (Chapter 1)

Chapter 1: Making STEM Club

Dr Janet Violet, principal of Marbleton Secondary School, was looking over clubs that were being formed. “Paintballing club, arts and crafts club, wrestling club, Pokemon club, book club . . . what could possibly be missing?” she muttered. “Ah, something academic. That will definitely grant the school some prestige. A club for the sciences should begin. A STEM club. And only the best and the brightest should be allowed in.” She took a note of this and smiled.

This was going to be great.

(PAUSE)

When the word got out from their form tutors, it got a mixed reception. “You have to pass a test to get into the nerd club?” someone groaned. “Not worth it.”

“It came from above,” Mr Oluwatola said, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Specifically from the principal.”

“I have better things to do with my time,” a girl declared while texting under the table. But one person, class prefect Melanie Sainsbury, did not think that.

“That’s just because you don’t want to put in any substantial effort,” she snootily informed the girl, as eyes rolled and faces furrowed into expressions of annoyance. “I, however, will be taking time out of my busy prefect work to make a name of myself in this school.”

“Oh, good for you, Melanie,” one voice said. Melanie turned and smiled in the direction of this voice, which belonged to a black girl with a long Dutch braid and an innocent look on her face.

“Thank you!” Her gratitude was louder than she intended to be. “At least somebody here is somewhat decent.”

“Maybe you’ll have a nickname other than Snitch Sainsbury,” she joked, much to the class's amusement.

“My name is Melanie Sainsbury!” she yelled over the laughter. But nobody listened.

(PAUSE)

In science class, Melanie watched roughly twenty other people get up to write their names down for STEM club. She shook her head and scoffed. Most of these slackers didn’t stand a chance against her and her superior intellect. She would wipe the floor with them all once she was handed the test papers and given the go-ahead to begin. After lunch, she found her year group leader, Mrs Winters, and told them the good news. “I won’t be able to meet three days from now,” she said happily.

“Why would that be?” the year group leader asked.

“I signed up to take the test to be part of STEM club, and I have a pretty good shot of getting in,” she bragged. “Nobody else can match me in terms of intelligence or test-taking.”

“OK. Good luck,” Mrs Winters said, as Melanie trotted off.

(PAUSE)

Melanie filed into the test room with a sense of smugness radiating off of her. These other kids don’t stand a chance, she thought, smirking to herself. She looked around at the competition. They looked listless and scared, playing with their hair or biting their nails. Pathetic.

“Your tests will be in front of you face-up. Do not open them and only write your name and the date,” the teacher droned, as they handed out test papers. “You are only allowed to use black or blue pen and no calculator. Your time starts . . . now.”

Melanie flipped over the test paper and felt the confidence ooze out of her. This was way harder than normal. But she would have to do this to the best of her ability. She took her time, answering the questions as best she could. They’d end up picking her anyway. If she was having trouble, then everyone else had to be, too. An olive-skinned boy looked like he found it to be unbearably hard. Maybe nobody would get in and the club would have to be disbanded.

“Time’s up,” the teacher said. “Finish the sentence you’re on and pens down. Please push the papers in front of you to be collected.”

Melanie felt sick as she pushed her test paper in front of her. She hadn’t finished all of the questions and at least half of the questions she had completed were probably incorrect. It wasn’t her best academic performance, but she hadn’t done that badly compared to the others.

She was definitely in.

(PAUSE)

“Ladies and gentlemen, the few people that signed up for STEM club and the even fewer people that were accepted are on the noticeboard,” Mr Oluwatola said the next morning, during announcements. “Feel free to check on it in your free time. Also, there is a charity bake sale happening tomorrow, so please bring cash if you’re interested. That is all.”

The bell rang right on cue, and the class left for their next lesson. Melanie took a detour towards the notice board and checked the names.

Layla Ismail

Angelo Riva

Dante Rhodes

Yujin Moon

Her name wasn’t there. She, Melanie Sainsbury, had not made the cut for STEM club. But for some reason, these kids had. She glared at the list that taunted her with the absence of her name. While she did that, the olive-skinned boy from earlier walked over to the same list, ran his finger down the list, and literally jumped for joy.

"Yes! I got in!" he celebrated, going to his next lesson. Melanie watched with disgust. The kid that looked to be struggling the entire time got in, and she hadn’t? That was unacceptable. The prefect got up and walked towards the boy to ask questions, but didn’t notice the tangled wire.

The world rotated, her head hit the floor and everything went black.

(PAUSE)

She woke up in the nurse’s office with an ice pack on her head. One spot felt incredibly tender and her vision was blurred. “Oh, you're awake,” the nurse said. “You fell hard.”

“Fell?” Melanie asked.

“Yes. You fell onto the floor after tripping on a wire. This nice boy rushed to get you over to me,” the nurse said, writing some sort of note. “I called your father, and you’re excused from lessons for the rest of the day. I think he’s coming to get you soon.” The rest of the words she said faded as she laid back and nursed her head.

Her father rushed in, hugging her tightly. “How are you feeling?” he asked.

“Terrible! My head hurts, I didn’t get into STEM club but these other kids did, and I just feel useless!” Melanie snapped. “Today has been the worst!”

“You poor girl,” her father said. “Come on, my girl.” He picked his daughter up and carried her out of school in front of a gaggle of students, immune to their giggling at the pretentious prefect’s situation. Eventually, they were in the car, going home. "Don’t worry about it. You’re already doing wonderfully in school. This science club or whatever it is would have taken focus off of you being a prefect. And you love being a prefect.”

“You’re right,” Melanie said wearily. “I should just focus on being a prefect.” That thought comforted her as she drifted off in a car moving towards home.

To see the other parts of this fic, see Masterlist.

[art-now-germany]

Quiff,, Wolfgang Schmidt

Sincerely to: Andy Hall, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Paul Allen, Edythe L. and Eli Broad, Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, Patricia and Gustavo Phelps de Cisneros (Venezuela and Dominican Republic), Donald and Mera Rubell, Steven A. Cohen, Theo Danjuma, Maria Baibakova, Adrian Cheng, Ingvild Goetz (München), Victoria and David Beckham, Leonardo Dicaprio, Alan Lau, Camilla Barella, Ralph DeLuca, Arthur de Ganay, Ramin Salsali, Moises Cosio, Pedro Barbosa, Monique and Max Burger, Joaquin Diez-Cascon, Luciano Benetton, Roman Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova (Russia), Robbie Antonio (Philippines), Hélène and Bernard Arnault (France), Maria and Bill Bell (United States), Peter Benedek (United States), Debra and Leon Black (United States), Christian and Karen Boros (Germany), Irma and Norman Braman (United States), Peter Brant (United States), Basma Al Sulaiman, Marc Andreessen, Laura and John Arnold, Camilla Barella, Swizz Beatz, Claudia Beck, Andrew Gruft, Robert and Renée Belfer, Lawrence Benenson, Frieder Burda (Germany), Richard Chang (United States), Kim Chang-il (Korea), David Chau and Kelly Ying (China), Pierre T.M. Chen (Taiwan), Adrian Cheng (China), Kemal Has Cingillioglu (United Kingdom), Nicolas Berggruen, Jill and Jay Bernstein, Ernesto Bertarelli, James Brett, Jim Breyer, Christian Bührle, Valentino D. Carlotti, Edouard Carmignac, Trudy and Paul Cejas, Dimitris Daskalopoulos (Greece), Zöe and Joel Dictrow (United States), George Economou (Greece), Alan Faena (Argentina), Mark Falcone and Ellen Bruss (United States), Amy and Vernon Faulconer (United States), Howard and Patricia Farber (United States), Larry and Marilyn Fields (United States), Marie Chaix, Michael and Eva Chow, Frank Cohen, Michael and Eileen Cohen, Isabel and Agustín Coppel, Anthony D'Offay, Hélène and Michel David-Weill, Antoine de Galbert, Ralph DeLuca, Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman (United States), Danielle and David Ganek (United States), Ken Griffin (United States), Agnes Gund (United States), Steven and Kathy Guttman (United States), Andrew and Christine Hall (United States), Lin Han (China), Henk and Victoria de Heus-Zomer (Holland), Grant Hill (United States), Maja Hoffmann (Switzerland), Erika Hoffmann-Koenige (Germany), Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Eric Diefenbach and JK Brown, David C. Driskell, Mandy and Cliff Einstein, Rebecca and Martin Eisenberg, Ginevra Elkann, Tim and Gina Fairfax, Dana Farouki, Michael and Susan Hort (United States), Guillaume Houzé (France), Wang Jianlin (China), Dakis Joannou (Greece), Alan Lau (China), Joseph Lau (China), Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy (United States), Agnes and Edward Lee (United Kingdom), Aaron and Barbara Levine (United States), Adam Lindemann (United States), Eugenio López (Mexico), Jho Low (China), Susan and Leonard Feinstein, Nicoletta Fiorucci, Josée and Marc Gensollen, Alan and Jenny Gibbs, Noam Gottesman, Florence and Daniel Guerlain, Paul Harris, Barbara and Axel Haubrok, Alan Howard, Fatima and Eskandar Maleki (United Kingdom), Martin Margulies (United States), Peter Marino (United States), Donald Marron (United States), David MartÍnez (United Kingdom and Mexico), Raymond J. McGuire (United States), Rodney M. Miller Sr. (United States), Simon and Catriona Mordant (Australia), Arif Naqvi (United Kingdom), Peter Norton (United States), Shi Jian, Elton John, Tomislav Kličko, Mo Koyfman, Jan Kulczyk, Svetlana Kuzmicheva-Uspenskaya, Pierre Lagrange, Eric and Liz Lefkofsky, Robert Lehrman, François Odermatt (Canada), Bernardo de Mello Paz (Brazil), José Olympio & Andréa Pereira (Brazil), Catherine Petitgas (United Kingdom), Victor Pinchuk (Ukraine), Alden and Janelle Pinnell (United States),Ron and Ann Pizzuti (United States), Michael Platt (Switzerland), Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli (Italy), Howard and Cindy Rachofsky (United States), Mitchell and Emily Rales (United States), Dan Loeb, George Lucas, Ninah and Michael Lynne, Lewis Manilow, Marissa Mayer, David Mirvish, Lakshmi Mittal, Valeria Napoleone, John Paulson, Amy and John Phelan, Ellen and Michael Ringier (Switzerland), David Roberts (United Kingdom), Hilary and Wilbur L. Ross Jr. (United States), Dmitry Rybolovlev (Russia), Lily Safra (Brazil),Tony Salamé (Lebanon), Patrizia Sandretto (Italy), Eric Schmidt (United States), Alison Pincus, Heather Podesta, Colette and Michel Poitevin, Thomas J. and Margot Pritzker, Bob Rennie, Craig Robins, Deedie and Rusty Rose, Stephen Ross, Alex Sainsbury, Alain Servais (Belgium), Carlos Slim (Mexico), Julia Stoschek (Germany), Budi Tek (Indonesia), Janine and J. Tomilson Hill III (United States), Trevor Traina (United States), Alice Walton (United States), Robert & Nicky Wilson (United Kingdom), Elaine Wynn (United States), Lu Xun (China), Muriel and Freddy Salem, Denise and Andrew Saul, Steven A. Schwarzman, Carole Server and Oliver Frankel, Ramin Salsali, David Shuman, Stefan Simchowitz, Elizabeth and Frederick Singer, Jay Smith and Laura Rapp, Jeffrey and Catherine Soros, Jerry Yang and Akiko Young (United States), Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei (China), Anita and Poju Zabludowicz (United Kingdom), Jochen Zeitz (South Africa), Qiao Zhibing (China), Jerry Speyer and Katherine G. Farley, Susana and Ricardo Steinbruch, Kai van Hasselt, Francesca von Habsburg, David Walsh, Artur Walther, Derek and Christen Wilson, Michael Wilson, Owen Wilson, Zhou Chong, Doris and Donald Fisher, Ronnie and Samuel Heyman, Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Jo Carole and Ronald S. Laude, Francois Pinault (France), Udo Brandhost (Köln), Harald Falckenberg (Hamburg), Anna and Joseph Froehlich (Stuttgart), Hans Grothe (Bremen), UN Knecht (Stuttgart), Arendt Oetker (Köln), Inge Rodenstock (Grünwald), Ute and Rudolf Scharpff (Stuttgart), Reiner Speck (Köln), Eleonore and Michael Stoffel (Köln), Reinhold Würth (Niedernhall), Wilhelm and Gaby Schürmann, Ivo Wessel, Heiner and Celine Bastian, Friedrich Karl Flick, Monique and Jean-Paul Barbier-Mueller (Genf), Christa and Thomas Bechtler (Zürich), David Bowie (Lausanne), Ulla and Richard Dreyfus (Binningen und Gstaad), Georges Embiricos (Jouxtens and Gstaad), Friedrich Christian "Mick" Flick (Hergiswil and Gstaad), Esther Grether (Bottmingen), Donald Hess (Bolligen), Elsa and Theo Hotz (Meilen), Baroness Marion and Baron Philippe Lambert (Genf), Gabi and Werner Merzbacher (Zürich), Robert Miller (Gstaad), Philip Niarchos (St. Moritz), Jacqueline and Philippe Nordmann (Genf), Maja Oeri and Hans Bodenmann (Basel), George Ortiz (Vandoeuvres), Graf and Gräfin Giuseppe Panza di Biumo (Massagno), Ellen and Michael Ringier (Zürich), Andrew Loyd Webber, Steve Martin, Gerhard Lenz, Elisabeth and Rudolf Leopold.

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Quiff/694205/3616535/view

[storiesofobjects]

art and ethical cause about highlighting the Celebration of Home

Proposal:

Basically it came from speaking with people classed themselves as homeless, firstly a friend who became without a fixed abode some years before I knew him and he introduced me to his friend who had been with no fixed abode and street sleeper we both related to each other about a mental health issue, he told me he had been offered help yet turned it away. He had been very incoherent in his mental state and he told me that people would go to the toilet on him and kick him so he lost teeth due to drunk people kicking his teeth out. He has no clue who his family are, he has no identity and was ‘lost in society’ it broke my heart. I met a man called Peter one winter night sitting by Sainsbury’s bins he had been down on his luck after taking retirement from the forces, he became bankrupt and with nowhere to live he was abandoned by his family.... and in relation to my former housemate she was very ill and was very unsociable and made life very very difficult for me and it seemed no matter how I helped her, I was not welcome in the home launching a massive hate campaign against me.... sadly she is now living in a van after abandoning a career in teaching, so no fixed abode too.

How the insecurity of having a place to live, affected me personally before sharing a home with that friend; was when I was threatened with eviction from the marital home my husband who decided he did not want me there and I had to find somewhere to live ASAP, thankfully I had support from senior council housing officers after complaining about being told by an employee from Ipswich Borough Council to live in someone’s outdoor shed!!!! Then one day I managed to brave it to the shop to buy food to restock and to buy a sandwich to eat on the waterfront on a lovely evening I was enjoying my food before returning home the sun was setting I was wearing my designer jacket and was feeling good in that moment of fresh air and people. A group of people all dressed for a night out walked by, a man in the group smiled at me and his friend said “Don’t look at her or she will ask you for money”....... “how bizarre” I thought but that is the state of times, so many people are vilified or verbally insulted regularly or pitied, this experience demonstrated that anyone could experience that and the first thing we need to do is change attitudes. BIG TIME POSITIVELY.

My theory is to Celebrate Home, in the best way to appreciate home and everything we have that is often taken for granted and highlight that EVERYONE DESERVES TO LIVE IN A NICE GOOD PLACE TO CALL HOME!

Hope you get the vibe I am hoping for and encouraging. And I’d be very consciously promoting local charities helping those people with no fixed abode.

Let me know what you think,

Best of wishes,

Angela

[architectnews]

Zaha Hadid Foundation Inaugural Director

Zaha Hadid Foundation Inaugural Director, Professor Paul Greenhalgh, Building Plans, Bursaries, ZHF Architecture

Zaha Hadid Foundation Inaugural Director News

28 February 2022

Inaugural Director Announced For Zaha Hadid Foundation

New Building Plans And Bursaries Announced

Professor Paul Greenhalgh

Professor Paul Greenhalgh – Zaha Hadid Foundation Inaugural Director

Monday 28th of February 2022 – The Zaha Hadid Foundation (ZHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Greenhalgh as its inaugural director. He is an art historian and museum director with considerable international experience, a curator and scholar of art, design, and architecture. His previous roles have included Director of the Sainsbury Centre (UK), Director and President of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art and Design (Washington DC), President of NSCAD University (Canada), and Head of Research at the V&A Museum (London). He has curated many major exhibitions internationally, and published widely on art, design and architecture in the Modern period.

Professor Greenhalgh said: “It is an enormous honour to be leading the Zaha Hadid Foundation in its inaugural phase. We intend to preserve the magnificent creative legacy of Zaha, by making publicly available our unrivalled collection of her works, and presenting these to the world through exhibitions at home and internationally. In the creative and intellectual spirit of Zaha, we will also address the condition of architecture and related arts of our times, through education and research programmes. Zaha loved to teach and to promote understanding of Modern architecture and art. She constantly sought to give access to the world of architecture and design to young people and a wider public. Through programmes of bursaries, grants, and awards, ZHF will operate in this same spirit.”

Professor Jane Pavitt has been appointed Head of Research and Learning at ZHF. She is a senior manager from the university sector, and a curator, writer and historian of architecture and design. Her previous roles include Head of Research Impact at Kingston University, Dean of Humanities at the Royal College of Art, and Principal Research Fellow at Brighton University and the Victoria and Albert Museum. She has curated and authored a wide range of exhibitions and publications on modern and contemporary architecture and design, in national institutions.

Leonora Baird-Smith has been appointed Head of Collections at ZHF, responsible for the collections, archive, and library of the Foundation. Her previous roles include Head of Collections Management at the British Museum, and Head of Museums at the Metropolitan Police Service. At the British Museum she was responsible for the management of over eight million objects and one of the largest UK and international object loans programmes.

Four further posts are currently being recruited to support the collections, exhibition, research, and learning programmes, and a suite of activities has been initiated to set the inaugural creative agenda for the institution.

In its first three months of full activity:

• Planning has begun to create major research and exhibition facilities in Zaha Hadid’s name in Central London. The new Foundation’s buildings will house a gallery, museum, learning centre, research facility and think tank, dedicated to promoting Zaha Hadid, modern and contemporary architecture, design, and related arts. • Museum-grade storage and collections management system are being created to manage the collection and make it available online. The Foundation holds over 10,000 works by or associated with Zaha Hadid’s life and work across a wide range of media, including paintings, models, plans, drawings, furniture, prints, jewellery, and fashion. • Three Zaha Hadid Low Income Bursaries will be presented to students at the London School of Architecture. These awards will cover all fees and living expenses for two years, for each student. • A collaboration is currently underway with the MA Curating the Art Museum programme at The Courtauld Institute. This will result in a student-led exhibition on an aspect of Zaha’s work.

About the Zaha Hadid Foundation

The Zaha Hadid Foundation (ZHF) is a charitable organisation founded in 2013 by the globally renowned architect, designer and artist Zaha Hadid. Fully launched in 2022, the founding purpose of ZHF is to preserve and make publicly available the full range of Zaha’s extraordinary output, and more broadly to advance research, learning, and the enjoyment of related areas of modern architecture, art and design. Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi woman, and an émigré who moved first to Lebanon before making London her permanent home. Her rise to global prominence was by no means an easy one. In this spirit, ZHF will actively support young people and students from diverse and complex backgrounds in their quest to become architects, designers and scholars.

The full development of ZHF was inevitably delayed by Zaha’s tragic early death in 2016, but work is now fully underway to carry out her intended vision. A director and senior team were appointed in 2021. ZHF is housed in two buildings in London and has a collection of c.10,000 works across a range of media as well as an archive and a research library. The Foundation is now in its first strategic planning phase and is in the process of developing its buildings, managing and cataloguing its collection, and organising its first public programmes and bursary awards.

At the end of this first phase, ZHF’s facilities and collections will be publicly accessible both physically and digitally through its website and online database. Its programmes of research and learning likewise will be fully active. ZHF aims to facilitate the work of practicing architects, designers, artists, scholars and the general public alike, in order to advance knowledge across the creative sector. Creative collaborations with other organisations are a core part of the ZHF mission.

Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid is globally recognised as one of the most important architects of the modern period, frequently credited with developing a whole new architectural language in her quest for what she described as ‘complex, dynamic and fluid spaces.’

Born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1950, Zaha was schooled in Iraq, Switzerland, and England, before studying mathematics at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. After moving to London from Beirut in 1972, Zaha soon enrolled to study architecture at the Architectural Association and was awarded the prestigious Diploma Prize upon graduation in 1977.

Zaha then went to work for her former professors Rem Koolhaas and Elia Zenghelis at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), Rotterdam. Shortly after, in 1979, she founded her eponymous practice Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in London.

As a passionate educator, deeply committed to the support of young people, and new ideas, she continued to teach as her practice flourished, first at the Architectural Association (until 1987) and then at prestigious institutions around the world including Cambridge, Columbia, Harvard School of Design, University of Applied Arts, Vienna and Yale.

Zaha’s outstanding contribution to architecture and the arts was recognised during her life with numerous awards, including the Stirling Prize (2010 and 2011). She was the first female recipient of the Pritzker Prize (2004) and the first women (in her own right) to receive the Royal Gold Medal in recognition of her lifetime’s work (2015). She died, at the age of 65, in 2016.

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Zaha Hadid Architects Designs in China

Chinese Architecture Designs by Zaha Hadid Architects – selection below:

Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, Shenzhen image courtesy of architectural office Tower C at Shenzhen Bay

Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, Shenzhen, China rendering © Brick Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

Xi’an International Football Centre, Xi’an render by Atchain Xi’an International Football Centre

Leeza SOHO, Lize Financial Business District, Beijing, China Design: Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) photograph : Hufton+Crow Leeza SOHO in Beijing

China Architectural Designs

Chinese Architecture Designs – architectural selection below:

Chinese Architecture Designs – chronological list

Changzhou Culture Center Architect: gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners · Architects photography © Schran Images Changzhou Culture Center Building

Gallery at Hongqiao World Centre in Shanghai image from architects Gallery at Hongqiao World Centre in Shanghai

Chinese Architecture

Chinese Architects

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Sinking Feeling from Blue Zoo on Vimeo.

We're proud to share this film directed by Mark Spokes in collaboration with PAPYRUS UK, working against youth suicide. Sinking Feeling tackles the heart-breaking reality that many children and young people are suffering in silence without the vital help and support they need. This film aims to help people to #TalkAboutSuicide If you know someone who is struggling, please reach out and talk to them. If you are struggling, then call or text their HOPELINEUK for free confidential help and advice. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Credits

Directed by

Mark Spokes

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Art Director

Grant Berry

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Storyboards

Alun Edwards

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Modeling

Sophie Jameson

Ryan Narvaez

Nafi John

Gudny Hannesdottir

Anna Peron

Adrian Lan Sun Luk

Chereen Francis-Roberts

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Rigging

Chris McFall

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2D Animation

Stuart Geddis

Samantha Langton

Carol Nolan

Marie Tucholski

Millie Spouse

Jonny Strutt

Doris Rastinger

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Animation

Mark Spokes

Bianca Iancu

Brenda Ximena Roldan Romero

Isabella Papa

Joshua Treadgold

Sam Mowforth

Muniza Fazal

Julie Vignon

Will Lloyd-Cook

Sarah Caisley

Tom Stratford

Oleksiy Popov

Sergio Muñoz González

Alina Bopele

Damon Winterburn

James Finlay

Ricky James Honmong

Valantine Dagany

Claire Louise Hodges

Martin Beneš

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Lighting & Compositing

Tania Maccaferri

Ana Martín Vega

Daniel Schmucker

Leonie Etschel

Adeola Sokunbi

Lisa-Mae Evans

Jack McEntire

Jodi Henry

Robin Danielsson

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Music

Blue Zoo Choir

Alberto Gatto

Aurelie Lise-Anne Van Overloop

Daniel Isman

Elaine Thomas

Isabel Afolalu

Isabella Papa

Katie May Gascoyne

Laura-Jean Ross

Leonie Etschel

Louise Robert-Murphy

Mel Dayalan

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Musical Arrangement

Ed Blunt

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Music Editor

Mel Dayalan

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Legal

Danel Isman

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Grade

The Mill

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Technical Lead/Blender Support

Phil Stewart

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Realtime Technical Artist

Jack Alexandre Sainsbury

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Production Manager

Chantal Baldwin

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Producer Tom Box

[exploredestinations]

Top Things to know Before you visit London

Is London is your next destination or you just think about it for future travel plans. This notable city in the United Kingdom is amongst the World’s most amazing destinations. The rating is brought about by its endless attractions, welcoming locals, vibrant nightlife, delicious food and a remarkable shopping atmosphere. Before you pack for this incredible spot in Europe, there are some vital points for you to know and there are highlighted below.

Things to Know Before Visiting London

Currency Used. London is part of the capital city of England, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom uses the British Pound, so it is the same story to London. If you are dropping in with your United States of America dollars, just be ready to bear with the current exchange rate that range between $1.25 - $1.34 for one pound. The tipping Culture.The average tip is 10-15%. Some eateries usually add it to the bill, so it is recommended to inquire first before you give for double confirmation. Some travelers prefer paying the tip by credit but this is not friendly to some workers as restaurants and bars don’t pass this to them. Cash is preferred in most outlets and it is also included on the menu. Public Transportation. Prices for public transportation in London are friendly especially for buses and tube. This is for you to know, Cash is not used for buses. You either use an Oyster Card or buy a single ticket. If you want to save some money in your pockets, an Oyster card is the best. You can save up to 50% when compared to a person who uses a ticket. London has peak times of day travel and this occur from Monday to Friday (6:30am to 9:30am and 4pm to 7pm). Traveling with kids.This is good to hear if you are visiting London with Kids. All kids who are under eleven years use the means freely and don’t need an Oyster photo card.Then those who are between 11 -15 are offered reduced rates. Make sure to get in touch with the staff member at the tube or rail to get their Oyster cards set for the young visitor discount. Cars drive on the left. Drivers in London and other countries in the United Kingdom often keep left while on road. So try hard to look side by side when crossing the street. If you are used to keeping right but wish to drive in London, please it is better you first get some training and London driving tips. This is a good advice, if you are good at walking it is great to go that way than driving in London. It is ever busy and roads are full of traffic. Know the lingo. All people in Britain speak English but the slang and unique terms differ according to country. Like you can find Londoners using terms that are different from those used in Scotland Money.Londoners use pounds and they have their own words that refer to it. You will usually hear them say pee rather than pence. Pound is sometimes referred to as a quid. Five pound note is termed as a fiver and a ten pound note (tenner). Here are some other terms that you have heard but are worth noting: Bin means trash Boot means trunk (used in the context of a car) Fag means cigarette Loo means bathroom. Cheers means thanks Lift means elevator Chemist means Drug Store Biscuit means cookie Chips means French fries Crisps means chips Ground floor means first floor Petrol means Gas Queue means line Cash point means ATM Trainers means tennis shoes Zebra Crossing means Pedestrian Crossing You have to charge your devices. Come with an adaptor for the 3-pin UK outlets.  Their voltage is around 230V. A 4 Port wall charger with multiple country adaptors is the best option to travel with. You can as well pack a standard universal adaptor; this is perfect for computer and camera. Emergency calls. If you have any emergency and need some help don’t hesitate to dial 999. It’s also important to know where the hospitals are located. In case of any health problem you can easily get there. London is expensive. When you try to list the most expensive cities in Europe, London can’t miss. If you have a tight budget it is better to spend most of your time in London in the free of charge tourist attractions like Museums. Museums are many in number, but what you should not miss is the British Museum and the Natural History Museum. Where to get cheap eatables. For Inexpensive lunches, Sainsbury, Boots, Co-op & Tesco supermarkets are the best. Costing around £3, these meals consist of a sandwich, snacks such as crisps, fruits and a drink. If you fancy a blend of local life encounters and culinary adventures, Camden market is for you. It consists of a thousand stalls that sell food and a variety of goods at affordable prices. Don’t miss to taste London’s delicious dishes. Other great places for shopping in London include the Brick lane market for fashion, arts and crafts, street food and Portobello road market for fashion, antiques, veggies and fruits. Great place for an English breakfast. The traditional English breakfast usually consists of bacon, toast, baked beans, a baked tomato and two eggs. For most foodies, a trip to London isn’t complete without this breakfast. Top attractions in the City. London has plenty of attractions to see. Some of these are the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Museum. Make sure to explore the South Bank of the Thames River, it has a lot of secrets to unearth. Is it Possible to see the outside of London? Yes this is possible and don’t hesitate to get out and explore some of London’s neighborhoods. Some of these interesting neighbors are Notting Hill, Brixton, Chelsea, Battersea and Hampstead to name but a few. Each neighbor has something unique such as striking architectural designs, dining and shopping options. Don’t forget to download the London App. Some travelers give less attention to this, but it is vital. Download and install it on your smart phone. It will provide you with directions, history and some recommendations. Have a night stay in a castle. This is one of the top favorite experiences for most visitors to London. You shouldn’t miss it. A Guide to London is more important. Get one of the multiple London guide books on market. This book helps with trip planning such as what to see, to do, stay and where to go. The Guide also includes numerous tips on how to save time, money and how to get around the city. A Secret tip. For those who want to save money and as well get fast entry access to multiple attractions, make sure to buy the London pass. This card grants free entry to many draws in the city. There are five durations to choose from including 1,2,3,6 and 10 days.  Listed below are the key benefits of the London Pass. Added Oyster Travel card option Free 160+ page guidebook Money back guarantee Additional special offers. Free entry to 60+ attractions including Tower of London, Kensington Palace and the Westminster Abbey Fast track entry to popular attractions Free hop on hop off bus tour. Read the full article

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Kevin Ryan obituary

In 1991 my friend and colleague Kevin Ryan, who has died aged 62 of mesothelioma, took over as CEO of Charnwood Arts, a community arts organisation in the East Midlands which he transformed from a small local forum into a pioneering, nationally and internationally recognised body.

Born in Bristol, Kevin as the son of Arthur, a press setter, and Lilian (nee Sainsbury), a nursing orderly. The family moved to Birmingham when Kevin was seven and he left Price’s Grammar school at 16 to work in the printing trade, before starting an arts course at Plymouth Polytechnic which he had to leave because he could not get a grant.

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[kentonramsey]

Artist Joey Yu Gives Us Her Tips For Getting Creative In Lockdown

If you’re not one of the 92,800 people on Instagram who call themselves a Joey Yu fan, now is a good time to press follow. We’ve been admirers of Joey – whose work ranges from illustration and animation to curation – since we saw her boldly colourful and expressive style at All In: The Mind, a mixed media show at House of Vans back in 2017. With two more exhibitions under her belt in the same year, plus clients including Tate and The New York Times, it’s been nothing but up for the London-based artist ever since. 

Now, Joey has collaborated with British brand Lulu Guinness on a collection of playful accessories which pay homage to the humble supermarket, and we want to cop the lot. When the brand’s creative director invited her to partner up last summer, Joey couldn’t have known that the coronavirus crisis would thrust the weekly food shop into such sharp focus but in the current context – amid loo roll shortages and Saturday mornings spent in the queue for big Sainsbury’s – the collection couldn’t be more fitting.

“I first thought it would be interesting to use everyday food products, to elevate them in the way you’d typically have florals or jewels,” Joey told Refinery29, “but the theme has somehow become rather prophetic! Although I designed it a year ago, initially intending it to be a light-hearted idea, I think it’s super relevant now. Supermarkets [are] one of the only places we can be, and the objects and produce decorating it are the most essential things we need. The collection is an ode to the essential, beautiful things of the everyday.” 

The capsule, made up of a printed tee, a silk scarf, a coin purse, beauty case, cardholder, keyring and mini tote, features Joey’s signature bursts of colour and frenetic lines. She also reimagined the iconic Lulu Guinness lip-shaped motif, incorporating it into her designs in a totally fresh way. “I thought it would be fun to weave it into the couple’s outfit, and for the lips to be an actual lady’s lips. It’s a nice motif, it lends itself to be incorporated into a design quite nicely.” What’s her favourite piece from the collection? “For me, probably the bag. I’ve always wanted to have my own bag! I love bags. I’ve been walking around the house with it on my arm, catching glimpses in the mirror and feeling proud.”

While we’ll have to rethink how we style the pieces for now – we’re keeping our lockdown hair under wraps with the silk scarf and stashing our nail polish in the toothpaste brush case – we caught up with Joey to ask her some vital questions about staying creative while housebound. Dust off your pencils and paints, folks, because there’s no time like the present to get crafty. 

Hi Joey! Firstly, how are you coping right now? 

As well as I can in a time like this, I think! It’s completely uncharted territory so there’s no right way of doing it but I’m trying to work as best I can, calling my friends on FaceTime and Zoom, watching more films, writing more, generally taking each day as it comes. 

How has being in lockdown affected your creativity?

I’ve found myself actually making more work now than ever. I quite like restriction, in some ways. Working to a brief is satisfying to me, because it’s a puzzle you must work hard at to break out of. There was a time earlier this year [when] I was making nothing, because I could make anything. Now I pace around four walls and I think to myself, Ah, I can only do this one thing right now. So I guess I will do it.

What might spark a creative idea for you?

Daydreaming is inspiring. Perspective is inspiring – when you look at something from every single possible angle, you see something new. I think conversations with friends are most inspiring though. Never take your friends for granted!

What should our readers who want to get into art in lockdown start with?

Craft is a highly underrated art form – I can’t stress how soothing things like knitting, embroidery and making your own clothes are. Also, you can’t fault picking up some printer paper and an HB pencil. Drawing a scribble, seeing the shapes that emerge from the mess…going from there?

Are there any artistic rules you tend to live by?

To never feel fixed in one place. Physically, mentally!

Is there a medium of art that you feel is foolproof and therefore good for beginners? 

Things shouldn’t be foolproof! I love seeing mistakes, I love imperfections. I love wobbly, expressive works. So by all means, ignore when people say oil paint is hard. You can enjoy it just as much as the ‘masters’!

How do you get through a creative block?

Talking to a friend about their own creative projects that are completely different to mine. Hearing about something from a different perspective can always help you return to your own work differently. I also like to stick my head out the window and daydream. I usually come up with something there.

Which other artists that you love should we check out during lockdown?

I love what fashion designer Reese Cooper is doing, releasing fabric and patterns so people can DIY their own chore coats at home. An innovative way to approach the fashion industry right now. I also love Nicole McLaughlin, who is repurposing clothing pieces to make new unusual things, and Laila Gohar, who is an artist working with food – she is posting some great recipes at the moment that are easy to follow at home.

What are you most looking forward to doing when all this is over?

Oh my goodness. Giving everyone I love long hugs. I miss everyone so much. I can’t wait to get a train to Waterloo station on a warm day, starting my journey there then walking down the South Bank aimlessly, being right in the middle of it all – lots of people, going about their business. It’s my favourite thing to do.

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Ranking of London Food Markets that I've Been To based on Atmosphere, Quality and Array of Food, and Pure Nostalgia:

Borough Market:

It's the oldest food market in London with covered, richly wooden stalls. The groceries and spices are bright, and the fish is appropriately pungent, but your goal is the stalls after that strip in the middle that cars sometimes angrily drive through. The Indonesian food is really good, avoid that one bakery who's fudge brownie could not be described as fudgy or dense.

There's so little seating.

If it's a weekday, sure, plenty, but then half the stuff isn't there. What's the point if you're not amongst the heavy chatter and benevolent crush of tourists? And that one bench area is like a calming atrium. What else - Pimms is like 4 pounds there. That's too much money. Just go to Sainsbury's and bring stuff if you're trying to drink.

I left my oyster card on tube right before eating here my first time which ratcheted my anxiety up, so it speaks to the quality of Borough Market that I now recall that experience fondly: 10/10

Portobello Road:

There's a lot of crepe places, from what I remember. Disproportionate. I actually missed the real food section my first time and became bitter over the missed possibilities. The only thing I remember is the Banana Nutella crepe, actually, and the spread of antique shops with tarnished silver trays.

The area itself is very beautiful, and if you're a Hugh Grant aficionado or you enjoy a good door, you're in luck! You can try to find that blue door from the movie, but I don't remember where it is because my friends were leading the way and I cannot retain directions.

I bought my sister a cheap pocket pocket watch for Christmas from a stall. It doesn't actually keep time, but that wasn't a concern.

Also, this isn't a normal market experience, but I just went to Carnival in Notting Hill two days in a row and ate jerk chicken and watched people walk boldly around with full bottles of Hennessy. The Tesco Metro had security guards to direct traffic in the refrigerated alcohol section.

Portobello Market: 7/10

Notting Hill Carnival: 10/10

Spitalfields Market:

It's mostly clothes. Breeze through here on you're way to Brick Lane Market. The name is wonderful, though, and I seem to remember curled iron over a doorway, but it's entirely possible that I made that up: 5/10

Area between Spitalfields and Brick Lane and I'm not sure if it properly belongs to either:

I had a pork bao and sat in a covered section with astroturf and a DJ who was just tearing through one hit after another. People were sitting around me drinking pitchers of Sangria. I received so many free samples I felt like I was taking advantage of  the vendors: 10/10

Brick Lane Market:

Absolutely no seating. Much like Portobello, it's stand or curb city. I had a really great cheesecake brownie after asking for the seasoned advice of the seller, who led me in a damn good direction. It's nice to walk up and down that strip with all of the sizzling meats and the people busking.

There is a slamming vintage clothes market that I love walking through but never actually purchase anything because while they charge fair prices for their art and cultivated aesthetics, I cannot afford to pay them.

I did get a light denim jacket for 10 pounds after about 20 minutes of heavy thought and jockeying for the one mirror in the outside clothing strip. It's great and kind of like the one I wanted at Banana Republic that costs $98: 10/10

Camden Lock:

Really pretty and fun, but I found it a little overwhelming with how crammed together the stalls felt. I don't remember seating, and I also don't remember eating. It did experience a major fire a couple of days after I went. I looked through the pictures I had taken immediately through the watery lens of tragedy: 10/10

Brixton Market:

I'm here right now, so the nostalgia factor is right on out. It's like a pop box market, with the stalls in little rows. There's seating outside and a seating area upstairs with strung up Chinese lanterns.

I just had a really good ham, cheese, and egg crepe, because they're a good, cheap fall back and I wasn't properly hungry for lunch. The guy that made it had good patter and this DJ is spinning out hits from the 70s and 80s with deadly accuracy. That's why I'm still here with this laptop, taking up a bench that people are eyeing hungrily even though I've thoughtfully perched myself on the end and am open to friendly inquiries.

All around me are cute babies and hip young people eating tacos and drinking beer.

I bought a soda from a supermarket right next store for 50p and felt so good about my money saving abilities that I've conveniently forgotten that tube fare exists: 8/10

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Kevin Ryan obituary

In 1991 my friend and colleague Kevin Ryan, who has died aged 62 of mesothelioma, took over as CEO of Charnwood Arts, a community arts organisation in the East Midlands which he transformed from a small local forum into a pioneering, nationally and internationally recognised body.

Born in Bristol, Kevin as the son of Arthur, a press setter, and Lilian (nee Sainsbury), a nursing orderly. The family moved to Birmingham when Kevin was seven and he left Price’s Grammar school at 16 to work in the printing trade, before starting an arts course at Plymouth Polytechnic which he had to leave because he could not get a grant.

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- SOLD - Swamp Forest, Collection: S. Ribbe,, Wolfgang Schmidt

Swamp Forest - Sumpfwald Sincerely to: Andy Hall, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Paul Allen, Edythe L. and Eli Broad, Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, Patricia and Gustavo Phelps de Cisneros (Venezuela and Dominican Republic), Donald and Mera Rubell, Steven A. Cohen, Theo Danjuma, Maria Baibakova, Adrian Cheng, Ingvild Goetz (München), Victoria and David Beckham, Leonardo Dicaprio, Alan Lau, Camilla Barella, Ralph DeLuca, Arthur de Ganay, Ramin Salsali, Moises Cosio, Pedro Barbosa, Monique and Max Burger, Joaquin Diez-Cascon, Luciano Benetton, Roman Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova (Russia), Robbie Antonio (Philippines), Hélène and Bernard Arnault (France), Maria and Bill Bell (United States), Peter Benedek (United States), Debra and Leon Black (United States), Christian and Karen Boros (Germany), Irma and Norman Braman (United States), Peter Brant (United States), Basma Al Sulaiman, Marc Andreessen, Laura and John Arnold, Camilla Barella, Swizz Beatz, Claudia Beck, Andrew Gruft, Robert and Renée Belfer, Lawrence Benenson, Frieder Burda (Germany), Richard Chang (United States), Kim Chang-il (Korea), David Chau and Kelly Ying (China), Pierre T.M. Chen (Taiwan), Adrian Cheng (China), Kemal Has Cingillioglu (United Kingdom), Nicolas Berggruen, Jill and Jay Bernstein, Ernesto Bertarelli, James Brett, Jim Breyer, Christian Bührle, Valentino D. Carlotti, Edouard Carmignac, Trudy and Paul Cejas, Dimitris Daskalopoulos (Greece), Zöe and Joel Dictrow (United States), George Economou (Greece), Alan Faena (Argentina), Mark Falcone and Ellen Bruss (United States), Amy and Vernon Faulconer (United States), Howard and Patricia Farber (United States), Larry and Marilyn Fields (United States), Marie Chaix, Michael and Eva Chow, Frank Cohen, Michael and Eileen Cohen, Isabel and Agustín Coppel, Anthony D'Offay, Hélène and Michel David-Weill, Antoine de Galbert, Ralph DeLuca, Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman (United States), Danielle and David Ganek (United States), Ken Griffin (United States), Agnes Gund (United States), Steven and Kathy Guttman (United States), Andrew and Christine Hall (United States), Lin Han (China), Henk and Victoria de Heus-Zomer (Holland), Grant Hill (United States), Maja Hoffmann (Switzerland), Erika Hoffmann-Koenige (Germany), Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Eric Diefenbach and JK Brown, David C. Driskell, Mandy and Cliff Einstein, Rebecca and Martin Eisenberg, Ginevra Elkann, Tim and Gina Fairfax, Dana Farouki, Michael and Susan Hort (United States), Guillaume Houzé (France), Wang Jianlin (China), Dakis Joannou (Greece), Alan Lau (China), Joseph Lau (China), Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy (United States), Agnes and Edward Lee (United Kingdom), Aaron and Barbara Levine (United States), Adam Lindemann (United States), Eugenio López (Mexico), Jho Low (China), Susan and Leonard Feinstein, Nicoletta Fiorucci, Josée and Marc Gensollen, Alan and Jenny Gibbs, Noam Gottesman, Florence and Daniel Guerlain, Paul Harris, Barbara and Axel Haubrok, Alan Howard, Fatima and Eskandar Maleki (United Kingdom), Martin Margulies (United States), Peter Marino (United States), Donald Marron (United States), David MartÍnez (United Kingdom and Mexico), Raymond J. McGuire (United States), Rodney M. Miller Sr. (United States), Simon and Catriona Mordant (Australia), Arif Naqvi (United Kingdom), Peter Norton (United States), Shi Jian, Elton John, Tomislav Kličko, Mo Koyfman, Jan Kulczyk, Svetlana Kuzmicheva-Uspenskaya, Pierre Lagrange, Eric and Liz Lefkofsky, Robert Lehrman, François Odermatt (Canada), Bernardo de Mello Paz (Brazil), José Olympio & Andréa Pereira (Brazil), Catherine Petitgas (United Kingdom), Victor Pinchuk (Ukraine), Alden and Janelle Pinnell (United States),Ron and Ann Pizzuti (United States), Michael Platt (Switzerland), Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli (Italy), Howard and Cindy Rachofsky (United States), Mitchell and Emily Rales (United States), Dan Loeb, George Lucas, Ninah and Michael Lynne, Lewis Manilow, Marissa Mayer, David Mirvish, Lakshmi Mittal, Valeria Napoleone, John Paulson, Amy and John Phelan, Ellen and Michael Ringier (Switzerland), David Roberts (United Kingdom), Hilary and Wilbur L. Ross Jr. (United States), Dmitry Rybolovlev (Russia), Lily Safra (Brazil),Tony Salamé (Lebanon), Patrizia Sandretto (Italy), Eric Schmidt (United States), Alison Pincus, Heather Podesta, Colette and Michel Poitevin, Thomas J. and Margot Pritzker, Bob Rennie, Craig Robins, Deedie and Rusty Rose, Stephen Ross, Alex Sainsbury, Alain Servais (Belgium), Carlos Slim (Mexico), Julia Stoschek (Germany), Budi Tek (Indonesia), Janine and J. Tomilson Hill III (United States), Trevor Traina (United States), Alice Walton (United States), Robert & Nicky Wilson (United Kingdom), Elaine Wynn (United States), Lu Xun (China), Muriel and Freddy Salem, Denise and Andrew Saul, Steven A. Schwarzman, Carole Server and Oliver Frankel, Ramin Salsali, David Shuman, Stefan Simchowitz, Elizabeth and Frederick Singer, Jay Smith and Laura Rapp, Jeffrey and Catherine Soros, Jerry Yang and Akiko Young (United States), Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei (China), Anita and Poju Zabludowicz (United Kingdom), Jochen Zeitz (South Africa), Qiao Zhibing (China), Jerry Speyer and Katherine G. Farley, Susana and Ricardo Steinbruch, Kai van Hasselt, Francesca von Habsburg, David Walsh, Artur Walther, Derek and Christen Wilson, Michael Wilson, Owen Wilson, Zhou Chong, Doris and Donald Fisher, Ronnie and Samuel Heyman, Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Jo Carole and Ronald S. Laude, Francois Pinault (France), Udo Brandhost (Köln), Harald Falckenberg (Hamburg), Anna and Joseph Froehlich (Stuttgart), Hans Grothe (Bremen), UN Knecht (Stuttgart), Arendt Oetker (Köln), Inge Rodenstock (Grünwald), Ute and Rudolf Scharpff (Stuttgart), Reiner Speck (Köln), Eleonore and Michael Stoffel (Köln), Reinhold Würth (Niedernhall), Wilhelm and Gaby Schürmann, Ivo Wessel, Heiner and Celine Bastian, Friedrich Karl Flick, Monique and Jean-Paul Barbier-Mueller (Genf), Christa and Thomas Bechtler (Zürich), David Bowie (Lausanne), Ulla and Richard Dreyfus (Binningen und Gstaad), Georges Embiricos (Jouxtens and Gstaad), Friedrich Christian "Mick" Flick (Hergiswil and Gstaad), Esther Grether (Bottmingen), Donald Hess (Bolligen), Elsa and Theo Hotz (Meilen), Baroness Marion and Baron Philippe Lambert (Genf), Gabi and Werner Merzbacher (Zürich), Robert Miller (Gstaad), Philip Niarchos (St. Moritz), Jacqueline and Philippe Nordmann (Genf), Maja Oeri and Hans Bodenmann (Basel), George Ortiz (Vandoeuvres), Graf and Gräfin Giuseppe Panza di Biumo (Massagno), Ellen and Michael Ringier (Zürich), Andrew Loyd Webber, Steve Martin, Gerhard Lenz, Elisabeth and Rudolf Leopold.

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The bumper business Christmas quiz 2018

Do you know your bitcoin from your bolivars? Then test your 2018 business knowledge here with our annual quiz …

For your overall score, please complete all the questions

Who said the Guardian was ‘the most insufferable newspaper on Planet Earth’?

Donald Trump

Philip Green

Elon Musk

What is the name of Tesco’s new ‘budget’ supermarket, which opened in Cambridgeshire in September?

Shirley’s

Dave’s

Jack’s

Who resigned as chair of the Institute of Directors in March amid racism claims?

Lady (Barbara) Judge

Lord (Digby) Jones

Lord (Alan) Sugar

Lisa Osofsky was appointed to a key role in 2018. What was it?

An external member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee

The head of the Serious Fraud Office

The chief executive of TSB

Who was forced to apologise after describing the economy as ‘menopausal’?

John McDonnell, shadow chancellor

Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England

Ben Broadbent, deputy governor of the Bank of England

One bitcoin is currently priced at just below $4,000, but what was its peak price in 2018?

$7,000

$17,000

$27,000

In June, which company became the last of the original constituents of the Dow Jones Industrial Average to leave the famous index after 110 years?

General Electric

DowDuPont

AT&T

Sir Martin Sorrell has said his new marketing services venture, S4 Capital, is like what compared to global giant WPP?

A peanut

A watermelon

A coconut

US giant Comcast was forced to bid how much for Sky to see off Rupert Murdoch and Disney?

£28bn

£30bn

£32bn

Mike Coupe, the chief executive of Sainsbury’s, was secretly filmed singing what song on the same day the supermarket announced a blockbuster marriage with Asda?

Money, Money, Money

We’re in the Money

If I Were a Rich Man

Who has complained of the cold and a rice-heavy diet while in Japanese detention?

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn

Former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt

Huawei’s finance chief Meng Wanzhou

What will Burberry stop doing after being criticised by environmental campaigners?

Stop giving its unsold products to private investors

End its practice of putting unsold products in landfill

End its practice of burning unsold clothes, bags and perfume

Which big ride-hailing firm is taking on Uber in the UK?

Lyft

Didi Chuxing

Ola

Which of these Christmas ad campaign stories proved the most popular with readers?

John Lewis’s Elton John-fronted ad

Twitter’s ad featuring the real John Lewis

Iceland’s re-badging of a Greenpeace anti-palm oil campaign

In March, a regulator banned Paul Flowers from the City. What for?

Illegal drug use

Presiding over the near-collapse of the Co-op Bank

Misuse of his Co-op email account and mobile phone

The boss of which building company was fired in November after awkwardly dodging questions on his £75m bonus?

Taylor Wimpey

Persimmon

Balfour Beatty

Which auditor received a rebuke from the regulator for ‘unacceptable’ work on Carillion, the construction firm which collapsed in January?

KPMG

Grant Thornton

Deloitte

After a timetabling meltdown caused the cancellation of thousands of trains and months of disruption, who claimed: ‘I don’t run the railways’?

The then Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne

Transport secretary Chris Grayling

Rail Delivery Group chief executive Paul Plummer

What kind of expenses did the Stobart Group try to reclaim in a £5m suit against a fired ex-boss, after admitting in court that the current chief executive was claiming too?

An in-house massage therapist

Kenneling for pets during work trips abroad

Helicopter flights to see friends and family

The new chief executive of Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, is best known for which hobby?

Rapping

DJing

Street art

How many bank branches have closed across the UK over the past 30 years, according to numbers compiled by consumer charity Which?

6,520

12,997

21,653

What is the M26 motorway planned to become after Brexit?

A hi-tech corridor for the autonomous driving industry

An eight-lane superhighway to speed international air cargo from Manston to the M25

A lorry park to deal with queues to the Channel

What did Elon Musk offer for sale for $500 and promise were ‘guaranteed to liven up any party’?

Personal submarines

Flame throwers

Crates of Tesla brand vodka

Who is the UK’s richest person, with a £21bn fortune?

Sir Philip Green

Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Sir Len Blavatnik

How much was one chicken worth in Venezuela when hyperinflation began to accelerate in August?

1.9m bolivars

9.5m bolivars

14.6m bolivars

According to PwC and Demos’ 2018 Good Growth for Cities index, which is the most improved city in Britain to live and work?

Preston

Liverpool

Ipswich

How many energy suppliers have gone bust in 2018?

One

Eight

14

How much money did Zamira Hajiyeva, the wife of an Azerbaijani banker jailed for defrauding his state-owned bank, spend in Harrods between 2006-16?

£163,000

£1.63m

£16.3m

The share of UK electricity generated by renewables this year has hit a record high of?

20%

25%

30%

In a memorable appearance before MPs investigating the future of the high street, how did Mike Ashley describe the high street’s health?

‘It’s got some worrying symptoms but a dose of antibiotics could cure its ills.’

‘It’s in A&E and the worried doctor is holding a pair of defibrillator paddles.’

‘The patient has died.’

Sainsbury’s supermarket introduced which dried savoury snack – in what it claimed to be a UK first – in November?

Deep-fried scorpions

Crunchy frogs’ legs

Roasted crickets

According to Oxfam, how many people own the same wealth as half the world’s population?

420

42

4

Who was prime minister the last time unemployment in the UK was as low as it is now?

Ted Heath

Harold Wilson

Jim Callaghan

The maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) will be reduced to £2, but what is it at the moment?

£50

£100

£1,000

Which two of the big six energy suppliers were cleared by authorities to create a new energy giant?

Npower and SSE

British Gas and E.ON

Scottish Power and EDF

Which supermarket chain withdrew a range of chocolate bars after it was accused by Hotel Chocolat of plagiarising their design?

Marks & Spencer

Waitrose

Tesco

Which telecoms company’s name reportedly derives from a patriotic phrase meaning ‘China makes a difference’?

Alibaba

Huawei

Baidu

How many billionaires are there in the world, according to Swiss bank UBS’s billionaires report?

705

2,158

11,105

Apple became the first company to be valued at $1tn this year but its shares have since fallen sharply. What has worried investors?

New laws on the misuse of personal data

That the company will no longer reveal how many iPhones it sells

Rumours that chief design officer Jony Ive intends to leave

Directors of Carillion were accused of ‘recklessness, hubris and greed’ after the outsourcing firm’s collapse. But how much is its failure estimated to have cost taxpayers?

£150m

£10m

£1.5bn

How do you pronounce Huawei?

Who are way

Wa way

Who are we

Which city in Europe had the highest house price rise in the 12 months to October 2018, according to Knight Frank?

Edinburgh

Berlin

Monaco

The Civil Aviation Authority recently said Ryanair must compensate passengers caught up in strike action. How many flights did it cancel on the worst day, 28 September?

250

350

400

In November, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast that the budget deficit would be significantly lower this year than previously thought – by how much?

£8bn

£10bn

£12bn

There are about 53,000 free-to-use cash machines in the UK. But how many are closing every month?

100

150

250

In April, the national minimum wage was increased. How much is it now for workers aged 25 and over?

£6.83

£7.83

£8.83

In September, Apple unveiled its latest smartphone, the iPhone XS Max. How much does its top model cost?

£799

£1,149

£1,449

Which ancient alcoholic drink is – according to the conservation charity English Heritage – making a comeback thanks to craft beers?

Mead

Gin

Ale

A new 50p coin to ‘commemorate’ Brexit is to be issued by the Royal Mint in the spring. Along with the date ’29 March 2019′ – the day Britain leaves the EU – it will also carry which message?

‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’

‘One great union of people and nations with a proud history and a bright future’

‘Oh shit, what happens now?’

Which former prime minister was included on the Bank of England’s list of candidates who might be pictured on the new £50 note?

David Lloyd George

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Margaret Thatcher

36 and above.

Zut alors, as they say in parts of the Belgian capital. You certainly know your business onions and how to peel them. Jump on the Eurostar and have a word with Brussels, will you?

49 and above.

Wow! You are a business sage, a guru! Can we have your stock market tips for 2019 please?

20 and above.

Not bad! Distinctly mid-table performance with ample room for improvement, but not a disaster. Unlike the Brexit talks

0 and above.

You should be ashamed. Still, on the upside, you are at least business-savvy enough to thrash out post-Brexit trade deals. (Think of the air miles)

10 and above.

A fair to middling attempt. Nothing to boast about in the boardroom but by no means a car crash, cliff-edge, no-deal Brexit. Dust yourself down and try again next Chrimbo

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Press release: Top construction firms appointed to build new PHE site in Harlow

Three of the UK’s leading construction companies have been chosen to create Public Health England’s (PHE) new state-of-the-art public health science campus and headquarters at Harlow, Essex.

They have been selected for the 4 key elements of the £400 million capital spend programme to create the campus. This includes building and refurbishing new and existing laboratories and office areas; construction of a new arrivals area and logistics centre; and site-wide infrastructure including car parking.

The appointments, creating thousands of construction-related jobs, sees the end of an 18-month procurement process, with work expected to start next month.

The successful companies bid for 4 lots:

lot 1 – new build of specialist bioscience laboratory building – Kier Group

lot 2 – refurbishment of main building, including laboratories and offices – Wates Construction

lot 3 – arrivals, administration and logistics buildings – Wates Construction

lot 4 – site-wide infrastructure, external works and energy centre – VolkerFitzpatrick (Royal VolkerWessels)

The appointment of all 3 contractors provides a boost to local employment - particularly in the case of VolkerFitzpatrick, whose head office is located in the neighbouring town of Hoddesdon.

The next steps will see the contractors working with the existing design teams and preparing the site for major construction. This is planned to start in 2019, with phased occupation starting in 2021.

PHE Harlow, as the campus will be known, is expected to employ up to 2,750 people by 2024, with scope for further expansion.

Facilities from Porton in Wiltshire and Colindale in north London, as well as PHE’s central London headquarters, will be relocated to the single centre of excellence for public health research, health improvement and protection.

The campus is critical to the future of PHE, ensuring we will be able to use the latest scientific advances to deliver our world-leading science and evidence for issues such as smoking, alcohol, diabetes, dementia, infectious diseases, environmental hazards and climate change nationally and internationally.

Richard Gleave, PHE Deputy Chief Executive, said:

PHE is delighted to have secured 3 of the leading construction companies in the UK to deliver what will be a world-leading national and international resource.

Much of the work to create PHE Harlow is highly specialised so it’s especially pleasing to have secured 3 of the best companies in their fields to deliver that work. This is yet another milestone for PHE and we can now look forward to the chosen contractors coming on board and bringing their considerable wealth of experience and skills to our programme.

We are also delighted at the very significant opportunities that the construction of PHE Harlow will offer in the surrounding area.

Nigel Brook, Kier Group Executive Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, said:

This £160 million project is another significant award for Kier in bioscience, building on our track record as a specialist delivery partner in the sector with projects including biomedical research facilities for the University of Cambridge with Project Capella and the Sainsbury laboratory as well as the state-of-the-art Derriford Research Facility for Plymouth University.

We’re looking forward to providing a state-of-the-art facility which will help Public Health England to keep improving the nation’s health and wellbeing.

Ian Vickers, Managing Director, Wates Construction Home Counties, commented:

PHE Harlow will play a pivotal role in improving public health, providing state-of-the-art facilities for industry-leading scientists and doctors to address some of the most pressing medical and environmental challenges the world is currently facing.

It is therefore a particular privilege for Wates to be awarded 2 of the 4 lots. It is also a huge responsibility, and over the next year we will be working closely with PHE and other partners as we prepare to start on site in early 2019.

Richard Offord, Managing Director of VolkerFitzpatrick said:

We are delighted to be working with PHE on such a forward-thinking project. The new public health science campus will support the growth of the local area and we are looking forward to starting work on this exciting opportunity.

Background

PHE submitted an Outline Business Case to government in July 2014. An interim decision was taken in September 2015 to move the majority of PHE functions from Porton to Harlow. In November 2015 the government supported a further proposal to move PHE science facilities at Colindale to Harlow to create a single integrated campus. The government has committed £400 million capital investment for the project.

Today’s announcement comes less than 3 weeks after PHE was granted outline planning permission by Harlow District Council to create its centre of national and international scientific expertise.

It is hoped the public health science campus will be fully operational by 2024, with the first building work expected to start in 2019 and a phased occupation from 2021.

The campus will allow PHE to fully embrace the new technologies of whole genome sequencing, public health interventions and ‘big data’ and transform the delivery of public health science for many years to come. Whole genome sequencing is the mapping of a person’s unique DNA and enables more accurate, sophisticated and cost-effective genetic testing.

Kier Group plc is a leading property, residential, construction and services group which operates across a range of sectors including science, defence, education, housing, industrials, power, transport and utilities. Among the schemes it has been involved in, the most relevant are Project Capella, a large biomedical research facility, and the Sainsbury Laboratory both in Cambridge.

Wates Construction has a long track record across both the public and private sectors and has worked on projects across a variety of areas, including education, commercial, heritage, local authority frameworks and mixed-use. These have included the delivery of major projects for both the Pirbright Institute in Surrey and the Quadram Institute in Norwich.

VolkerFitzpatrick is a multi-disciplinary contractor working in the civil engineering, building, rail, waste and energy infrastructure sectors. The head office is at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire just eight miles from the PHE Harlow site. Founded in 1921, the company has grown to become one of the top contractors in the UK. VolkerFitzpatrick constructed a third berth at the UK’s new deep-sea hub port, 25 miles from central London at Stanford-le-Hope and was appointed by Siemens to design, build and commission two train care depots in Hornsey, north London and Three Bridges near Crawley, West Sussex. VolkerFitzpatrick is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering group.

Public Health England exists to protect and improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities. It does this through world-class science, knowledge and intelligence, advocacy, partnerships and the delivery of specialist public health services. PHE is an operationally autonomous executive agency of the Department of Health. Twitter: @PHE_uk, Facebook: www.facebook.com/PublicHealthEngland.

Matthew Cooper

Email Matthew.Cooper@phe.gov.uk

Direct line 0207 654 8069

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14 July 2021

National Gallery Building London Renewal Winner

Selldorf Architects win the NG200 Project at The National Gallery

The National Gallery has today (14th of July 2021) announced that a team led by Selldorf Architects has been selected to work on a suite of capital projects to mark its Bicentenary, with an initial phase to be completed in 2024.

Selldorf Architects’ team also includes Purcell, Vogt Landscape, Arup, AEA Consulting, Pentagram, Kaizen and Kendrick Hobbs.

Annabelle Selldorf, founding Principal of Selldorf Architects, USA: photo © Brigitte Lacombe

Based in New York, Selldorf Architects has considerable experience within the arts and culture sector across the UK, Europe, and the US. It counts among its current and previous clients: The Frick Collection, Luma Arles, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Neue Galerie New York, the Clark Art Institute, David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth, Frieze Masters, and the Venice Art Biennale.

The Selldorf Architects-led team will work with the National Gallery to complete the initial phase of works to its Trafalgar Square buildings to greatly improve the ‘welcome’ it provides to the millions of visitors it receives each year. This will include remodelling parts of the Sainsbury Wing and the public realm, and the provision of a new Research Centre. These sensitive interventions will be pivotal in reshaping the National Gallery for its third century and the next generation of visitors.

Over the coming months, the approach submitted by Selldorf Architects’ team will be refined into a comprehensive brief alongside the National Gallery team, and extensive engagement and liaison with external stakeholders will begin.

Underpinning the brief is the desire to create healthy, sustainable, and accessible spaces and an environment that is open and inclusive where visitors can feel welcome and reflect as they plan their visit to one of the world’s finest art collections. Following a year of unprecedented challenges due to Covid-19, the National Gallery wants to build on its strength, inventiveness, and relevance to play a vital role in the nation’s recovery story.

A major part of the National Gallery’s Bicentenary celebrations will be a programme of inspirational exhibitions and outreach around the country and around the world, under the banner NG200. The National Gallery plans to engage the whole of the UK with the Gallery’s collection, demonstrating itself as a national institution at the heart of national life. An extensive programme of digital engagement will also be leveraged to extend and redefine the Gallery’s influence as a global digital institution.

Commenting on the appointment of Selldorf Architects, Director of the National Gallery, Dr Gabriele Finaldi said:

‘We are delighted to appoint Selldorf Architects as the design-team partner for NG200. Throughout the selection process, Selldorf Architects demonstrated a real understanding of our ambitions as well as sensitivity to the heritage of our existing buildings. However, the talent and tenacity demonstrated at all levels by each of the six shortlisted teams was remarkable. I would like to thank all those involved, particularly the judging panel who have guided us through the selection process.

The capital projects form the first stage of our Bicentenary celebrations and are essential in building the foundations of the Gallery’s future. Working alongside Selldorf Architects, we will develop and deliver a detailed brief that will be the framework through which we consolidate our role as the nation’s gallery.

The next five years will be pivotal in fighting our way out of the crisis of Covid-19. We recognise the catastrophic impact this has had on so many, and particularly on arts and culture institutions’ visitor numbers. It will take time for these to return to 2019 levels, but there is hope on the horizon and arts and culture will be crucial in the healing of our country. We plan to build on our strengths, respond to challenges and opportunities, and forge a pathway to the National Gallery of the future – for the nation and for the world.

Our Bicentenary in 2024 is a key moment in this creation of the new National Gallery. We will demonstrate the values we hold, and the value we create as we enter our third century with renewed and bold ambition, and perhaps most importantly – hope.’

photo courtesy of the National Gallery

Annabelle Selldorf, founding Principal of Selldorf Architects, added:

‘It is an honour to be appointed to work alongside the National Gallery on its NG200 project. This is a significant opportunity for an iconic cultural institution to reflect on its ambitions for the future and drive forwards an innovative, bespoke brief that befits its many visitors. The National Gallery is home to one of the most exceptional collections of art in the world and has often led the way for other institutions globally.

Our team will work sensitively and thoughtfully with the National Gallery, guided by its vision for a Gallery of the future that is inspiring, sustainable, and truly inclusive.’

The selection process was run under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with UK procurement regulations by Malcolm Reading Consultants. The five other shortlisted teams were led by: Asif Khan, Caruso St John Architects, David Chipperfield Architects, David Kohn Architects, and Witherford Watson Mann Architects.

In addition to the Executive team and Trustees of the National Gallery, several independent panellists were appointed to the judging panel to select an architect-led design team. These were: Edwin Heathcote, architecture critic and author; leading structural engineer Jane Wernick CBE FREng; and Ben Bolgar, Senior Design Director for the Prince’s Foundation.

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8 Apr 2021

National Gallery Building London Renewal Shortlist

The National Gallery Announces Six Shortlisted Design Teams For Its NG 200 Plans

The National Gallery has today (8 April 2021) announced six shortlisted design teams in its search for a partner to work with it on a suite of capital projects to mark its Bicentenary. An initial phase of work will be completed in 2024, to mark the Gallery’s 200th year.

The shortlisted teams are:

Asif Khan with AKT II, Atelier Ten, Bureau Veritas, Donald Insall Associates, Donald Hyslop, Gillespies, Joseph Henry, Kenya Hara, and Plan A Consultants

Caruso St John Architects with Arup, Alan Baxter, muf architecture/art and Alliance CDM

David Chipperfield Architects with Publica, Expedition, Atelier Ten, iM2 and Plan A Consultants

David Kohn Architects with Max Fordham, Price & Myers, Purcell and Todd Longstaffe‐Gowan

Selldorf Architects with Purcell, Vogt Landscape Architects, Arup and AEA Consulting

Witherford Watson Mann Architects with Price and Myers, Max Fordham, Grant Associates, Purcell and David Eagle Ltd

The shortlist has been drawn from an impressive pool of submissions from highly talented UK and international architect-led teams. In addition to members of the executive team and Trustees of the National Gallery, several independent panellists are advising on the selection process, which is being run by Malcolm Reading Consultants. These are Edwin Heathcote, Architecture Critic and Author: leading structural engineer Jane Wernick CBE FREng: and Ben Bolgar, Senior Design Director for the Prince’s Foundation. The extremely high quality of the submissions led the panel to increase the number of design teams shortlisted from the originally envisaged five, to six.

Following an open call launched in February 2021, the next steps will require the shortlisted teams to submit an initial tender, attend negotiation workshops, submit a final tender and then be interviewed by the selection panel. No design work will be required, and some expenses will be paid to the shortlisted teams. An appointment is expected to be made in July 2021.

Commenting on the announcement of the shortlisted teams, Director of the National Gallery, Dr Gabriele Finaldi said: ‘We were impressed and delighted with the high quality of the submissions we received. It was not an easy task to reach the shortlist, but we are confident that we have chosen six teams that will produce a range of different approaches to excite and inspire us.

This is a significant moment in the development of the National Gallery as we look forward to the recovery of our arts and cultural institutions, our city and our country. It is important that we choose a team who we can work with collaboratively and that shares our vision for the future. I’m looking forward to the next phase of the selection process.’

Paul Gray, Chief Operating Officer of the National Gallery, added: ‘We thank everyone who submitted for the NG200 Project. From these six shortlisted teams, we are looking for demonstrable and exceptional design talent as well as the creativity to respond sensitively to the heritage and context of the Sainsbury Wing. We have identified teams that we know will offer exciting and inspiring visions, and we look forward to working with the winning team to unlock the potential of the spaces within the Sainsbury Wing and the public realm.’

NG200 will celebrate 200 years since the National Gallery’s foundation in 1824, programming a series of inspirational exhibitions and outreach around the country and around the world. The celebration will also include the completion of an initial phase of works to its Trafalgar Square buildings to improve the ‘welcome’ it provides to the millions of visitors it receives each year.

The brief for the project includes sensitive interventions to the Grade I listed Sainsbury Wing to reconfigure the ground- floor entrance and upgrade the visitor amenities, creating new spaces that will provide a welcome experience befitting a world-class institution and that meets the expectations of 21st-century visitors.

A new Research Centre will support the Gallery’s vision of becoming a world leader in research into historic painting, and communicate the Gallery’s work as a global thought leader by creating a powerful resource for studies into art history, digital humanities, conservation, and heritage science. It will be a resource for everyone interested in studying art, from students to international academics.

The successful team will also be asked to reimagine the public realm immediately outside the Sainsbury Wing and along the northern edge of Trafalgar Square to improve the presence of the building in its context and create a more attractive and enjoyable setting for visitors and the public.

Underpinning the brief is the desire to create healthy, sustainable, and accessible spaces and an environment that is open and inclusive where visitors can relax as they plan their visit to one of the world’s finest art collections. Following a year of unprecedented challenges due to Covid-19, the National Gallery wants to build on its strength, inventiveness, and relevance to play a vital role in the nation’s recovery story.

photograph © Nick Weall for e-architect

National Gallery Building London Renewal Shortlisted Teams

Information on shortlisted teams

Asif Khan

We have assembled a highly experienced team of innovators, experts, and dear friends of the National Gallery to collaborate and deliver a new beginning for this sensitive site on its 200th Birthday.

Our team is led by Asif Khan Ltd., the award-winning London architecture office who have been working on the Museum of London and Dubai Expo public realm for the past four years; globally renowned graphic designer and visual communicator Kenya Hara; award‐winning structural engineers AKTII; innovative environmental engineers Atelier 10; landscape architects Gillespies; historic building architects Donald Insall Associates; and courageous urban practitioners Joseph Henry and Donald Hyslop.

We sincerely believe that our team will bring the exact mix of diversity, respect and freshness that this old friend needs to help it into the next century.

Caruso St John

Caruso St John Architects with Arup, Alan Baxter, muf architecture/art and Alliance CDM

Since its foundation in 1990, Caruso St John Architects has been pursuing an architecture that is rooted in place.  The practice resists the thin‐skinned abstraction that characterises much global architecture in favour of buildings that are perceived slowly over time and that have an emotional content. Its work is enriched by an ongoing dialogue with the European city and with history —that of architecture, art, and culture more widely. Caruso St John’s approach brings an intensity to the built work and ensures the rigorous construction quality for which the practice is renowned.  The result is an architecture that is considered, meaningful and enduring.

David Chipperfield

David Chipperfield with Publica, Expedition, Atelier Ten, iM2 and Plan A Consultants

David Chipperfield Architects (DCA) has brought together an experienced and award‐winning London‐based team with the collective expertise to meet the ambitions and specific challenges of the NG200 Project. Led by architects and heritage experts DCA, the team includes urban design and public realm specialists Publica; Expedition and Atelier Ten structural and services engineers; Principal Designer iM2; and Plan A design managers. The team shares a common spirit of partnership, collaboration, and design excellence.

Over the last 35 years DCA has been widely celebrated for its cultural projects such as Museo Jumex in Mexico City and James‐Simon‐Galerie in Berlin as well as its sensitive work with historic and listed buildings, including masterplans for Museum Island in Berlin and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The practice has a proven track record with the restoration and re‐use of modern landmarks such as Mies van der Rohe’s Neue Nationalgalerie.

David Kohn

David Kohn Architects has a reputation for arts and education projects. Gallery projects have included the V&A Photography Centre, refurbishment of the ICA, a restaurant for the Royal Academy, and spaces for Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Collaborations with artists have included A Room for London with Fiona Banner RA, The Salvator Mundi Experience with Simon Fujiwara and Ickworth House with Pablo Bronstein.

The practice is currently working on new campuses for New College Oxford and the University of Hasselt, Belgium, and new market halls for Birmingham City. The proposed team are successfully collaborating on these projects but also bring skills specific to the NG200 Project. In particular, Purcell has worked with the National Gallery for 30 years and have an unrivalled knowledge of the estate. David Kohn has recently written about Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown and their influence on his practice, in the Architectural Design special issue, Multiform.

Selldorf

Selldorf Architects with Purcell, Vogt Landscape Architects, Arup and AEA Consulting

The team of Selldorf Architects, Purcell, Vogt, Arup and AEA bring extensive experience in the sensitive updating of museums and other historically significant buildings in important public contexts. Lead designer Selldorf Architects is currently working on the $160 million expansion and renovation of The Frick Collection in New York City and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

Founded in 1947, Purcell is the largest UK practice working in the field of historic buildings. Vogt was the designer for the public realm of Tate Modern and is one of the leading voices in landscape architecture today. Arup is unparalleled in their technical creativity and were the original Structure and MEP engineers of the Sainsbury Wing. AEA Consulting is a global firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for cultural and creative industries. The team is committed to world‐class, place‐making architecture and urban design that is sustainable and future‐forward.

Witherford Watson Mann

Witherford Watson Mann Architects + Price and Myers + Max Fordham + Grant Associates + Purcell + David Eagle Ltd

Witherford Watson Mann Architects are specialists in the transformation of cultural heritage. RIBA Stirling Prize winners in 2013 and shortlisted for the award in 2019 for their work at Astley Castle and Nevill Holt Opera, their designs for the Grade I listed Courtauld Institute of Art at Somerset House and Clare College, Cambridge are currently under construction.

Their team includes Price & Myers, structural engineers and Max Fordham, services engineers, longstanding collaborators of the practice and substantial contributors to their award‐winning projects; Grant Associates, landscape architects whose work ranges from the discreet urban landscape at Accordia, Cambridge to the flamboyant Gardens by the Bay in Singapore; Purcell, deeply experienced in the field of historic buildings, who have delivered sensitive and creative projects for the National Gallery, the British Museum, and the V&A; and by David Eagle, CDM advisor amongst others to Argent at Kings Cross and Woolwich Creative District.

National Gallery Building London Renewal Competition Jury

Selection Panel

The selection panel is comprised of:

Dr Gabriele Finaldi, Director, The National Gallery

Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE, Chair of Trustees, The National Gallery

Malcolm Reading RIBA, Chairman, Malcolm Reading Consultants

David Marks, Trustee, The National Gallery

Tonya Nelson, Trustee, The National Gallery

Jane Wernick CBE FREng, Director eHRW

Edwin Heathcote, Architecture and Design critic and author

Ben Bolgar, Senior Design Director, Prince’s Foundation

More information about the design team selection process including the full brief can be found here: https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/nationalgallery

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National Gallery Building London Renewal

The National Gallery has announced it is seeking a multi-disciplinary design team to work with it on a suite of capital projects to mark its bicentenary, with an initial phase to be opened in 2024.

To celebrate 200 years since its foundation in 1824, the National Gallery is planning a programme of inspirational exhibitions and outreach around the country and around the world, under the banner NG200. This will also include the completion of an initial phase of works to its Trafalgar Square buildings in order to improve the ‘welcome’ it provides to the millions of visitors it receives each year

photograph © Nick Weall

An open, two-stage selection process, run by Malcolm Reading Consultants, is being undertaken to identify a team who can work with the Gallery and its advisers to develop an architectural vision and conceptual approach to a phased five-year programme of works.

The first stage is an open, international call for architect-led, multi-disciplinary design teams to register their interest and demonstrate their relevant skills and experience. A shortlist of up to five teams will then be asked to submit details of their approach to the design and delivery of the project and will be interviewed by a selection panel. No design work is required and some expenses will be paid to the shortlisted teams. An appointment is expected to be made in July 2021.

Commenting on the launch of the selection process, Director of the National Gallery, Dr Gabriele Finaldi said: ‘The capital projects are a hugely important part not just of our bicentenary celebrations but of our vision for the National Gallery of the future.

We are extremely fortunate to have a superb building and a modern classic in the Sainsbury Wing; one that has more than met its original brief, notably in the practically perfect picture galleries. The dual challenge of a huge increase in visitor numbers and the changing expectations and needs of those visitors over the last 30 years, means we do need to look again at the spaces we have, and in particular the ground floor entrances and amenities.

We recognise, of course, that we are all currently experiencing an unprecedented time of crisis, with an impact felt by every sector in every part of our country and across the globe. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on visitor numbers to all cultural and arts institutions, the National Gallery included, and it will take time for these to return to 2019 levels.

But there is hope on the horizon and art and culture have a vital role to play in the healing of our country. The National Gallery was the first major museum to open after lockdown restrictions were lifted in July 2020, demonstrating its commitment to be part of the nation’s recovery story. As the nation’s gallery, we want to play a full part in this in the future, and to do so, we need to start planning now.’

The overall brief for the project includes sensitive interventions to the Grade I listed Sainsbury Wing, including remodelling the front gates and ground floor entrance sequence; interior works to the lobby and first floor spaces and upgrading visitor amenities; in particular orientation and information; retail and security. As the main entrance to the National Gallery, the Sainsbury Wing requires inspiring spaces that meet the expectations of 21st-century visitors, befitting a world-class institution housing an outstanding collection of art.

The creation of a new Research Centre, likely to be housed in the west wing of the Wilkins Building adjacent to the Sainsbury Wing, will form part of a phase of work. It will support the Galley’s vision of becoming a world leader in research into historic painting and communicate its work as a global thought leader by creating a powerful resource for studies into art history, digital humanities, conservation, and heritage science. It will be a resource for everyone interested in studying art, from students to international academics.

The design brief also allows scope for the reimagining of the relationship between the Gallery and the public realm immediately, from the loggia of the Sainsbury Wing, across Jubilee Walk and along the northern edge of Trafalgar Square to the front of the Wilkins Building. Although limited, the refocusing and strengthening of these spaces would provide greater visibility and presence for the Gallery on Trafalgar Square, while creating a more attractive and enjoyable setting for visitors and the public.

Underpinning the brief is the desire to create healthy, sustainable, and accessible spaces and an environment that is open and inclusive where visitors can relax and reflect as they plan their visit to one of the world’s finest art collections. Following a year of unprecedented challenges due to Covid-19, the National Gallery wants to build on its strength, inventiveness and relevance to play a vital role in the nation’s recovery story. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said:

‘The National Gallery has been inspiring visitors for almost 200 years, and this innovative project will welcome a new generation of art lovers to its halls. Culture is going to play a central role in the nation’s recovery, with global icons like the National Gallery helping us build back better from the pandemic.’

Paul Gray, the Chief Operating Officer at the National Gallery is leading the selection process. He added: ‘We are looking for a team that can demonstrate exceptional design talent and creative flair. Sensitivity to the heritage of the existing building and its context will be crucial as will the ability to design and deliver complex projects working in collaboration with the client and wider team.

Most importantly, we want to identify people and organisations that excite and inspire us and can open our eyes to the potential of the spaces within the Sainsbury Wing and the public.”

Nelson’s Column, central to Trafalgar Square, looking south towards Whitehall: photograph © Nick Weall

Malcolm Reading, Search Director, and Chairman, Malcolm Reading Consultants, said:

‘The process chosen by the National Gallery is not a conventional design competition seeking design concepts but instead creates the opportunity for much more interaction ‒ something the Gallery values and we know architects appreciate. We welcome both national and international teams. They will need to be exceptional and the international teams will require a UK partner for stage two.’

The deadline for first stage responses is: 2pm GMT Thursday 18 March 2021. Details of how to enter are available at: competitions.malcolmreading.com/nationalgallery

This selection process is being run under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with UK procurement regulations.

National Gallery London

Dates built: 1832–38 (façade) Architect: William Wilkins

Dates built: 1872-76 (Barry Rooms) Architect: E. M. Barry

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Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, UK

Phone: 020 7747 2885

Opening hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, check with operator

National Gallery Building by William Wilkins architect – entry stairs and portico on south frontage: photo © Adrian Welch

This is an art museum on Trafalgar Square in central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The Gallery is an exempt charity, and a non-departmental public body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and entry to the main collection is free of charge. It is the fifth most visited art museum in the world, after the Musée du Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the British Museum and Tate Modern.

Sainsbury Wing – National Gallery Extension – interior view of long entry stairs flight: photo © Adrian Welch

The present building, the third to house the collection, was designed by architect William Wilkins from 1832–38. Only the façade onto Trafalgar Square remains essentially unchanged from this time, as the building has been expanded piecemeal throughout its history. Wilkins’s building was often criticised for its perceived aesthetic deficiencies and lack of space; the latter problem led to the establishment of the Tate Gallery for British art in 1897. The Sainsbury Wing, an extension to the west by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, is a notable example of Postmodernist architecture in Britain. Soyurce: wikipedia

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National Gallery architect : William Wilkins

Sainsbury Wing – National Gallery Extension, Trafalgar Square Dates built: 1988-91 Design: Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates – Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, based in the USA

photos © Adrian Welch

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National Gallery Extension design : Venturi Rauch Brown, architects

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The architectural proposal by ABK – for the building that came to be known as the Sainsbury Wing – was infamously described by Prince Charles [May 30, 1984] as being “a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend”. This helped set up a polarisation in the UK between traditional and contemporary architecture styles and thinking.

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ABK’s design for the extension was abandoned.

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Sainsbury Wing – National Gallery Extension: image © Adrian Welch

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