Northern Architecture

Blackfriars
Monk Street
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4XN
England

Website

www.northernarchitecture.com

E-mail

info@northernarchitecture.com

Telephone

0191 260 2191

Fax

0191 222 1003

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Northern Architecture's role is to promote high quality architecture and design of public space in the North East of England. We run a variety of programmes, projects and events for both the public and for professionals, aiming to achieve the highest standards of development and design and to raise expectations, stimulate debate and provide opportunities for public involvement in the architectural process. Our education team delivers and develops the events and resources listed on the pages tabbed above.

Venue Type:

Architecture centre

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Drawing Buildings: Tips & Hints

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/15/drawings-buildings-tips-amp-hints

A list of suggestions to help pupils get the most out of drawing buildings, spaces and places whilst on location. Written by artist Vicky Holbrough, the tips and hints focus on materials, composition, mark making and perspective.

Creator

  • Vicky Holbrough

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

The resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. If you have any queries please contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

Architectural Photography: Photographers' Tips

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/13/architectural-photography-photographers-039-tips

A series of simple but effective tips to help pupils make the most of their digital cameras when documenting architecture. Written by Louise Taylor and originally used to support teachers during a CPD Day.

Creator

  • Louise Taylor www.louisetaylorphotography.co.uk

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

The resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. If you have any queries please contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

ArchiTEXTS: Poetry Activity

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/14/architexts-poetry-activity

An easy to use frame for writing poetry in response to a building, space or place. Written by Maureen Almond, this help sheet outlines some simple steps in which even the most nervous writer can create a poem:
'The whole idea with this approach is to help students build a template for themselves on which they can ‘hang’ a poem. I think to ask people who are unused to writing poetry, simply to write a poem can be quite daunting. By the time they have ‘built a template’ most of the really hard work is done – they have done the thinking, creating and also in a way, the planning too. This technique can be applied no matter what the subject, all that is necessary is that you vary the questions.'

Creator

  • Maureen Almond www.maureenalmond.com

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

The resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. If you have any queries please contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

Space Explorers: Activity Ideas

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/12/space-explorers-activity-ideas

‘Space Explorers’ is a project aimed at encouraging young people to explore and examine the places in which they live. This resource is a selection of activities suggested to (and in some cases trialled by) a group of architects/architectural assistants who have volunteered their time to run the project in schools across the North East. They are to be use by those wanting to help young people make sense of the buildings, spaces and places in which they live.

Creator

  • Northern Architecture

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

The resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. If you have any queries please contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

The Way We Live

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/18/the-way-we-live

The Way We Live project involved architecture students from Newcastle University and local young people in a series of investigations into their environments.
The full colour publication, whilst not written as a toolkit or a curriculum resource, outlines the tools and techniques used during the project, which could easily be replicated in other learning situations. The publication outlines the project’s aims, activities and outcomes and is essential reading for anyone interested in identifying tried and tested tools and techniques for engaging young people in regeneration processes.

Creator

  • Northern Architecture

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

Available as a printed resource for £5 (including postage) from Northern Architecture or the resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. Contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

 Paper-based and downloads

Exploring Architecture: Teachers' Suggestions

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/16/exploring-architecture-teachers-039-suggestions

This resource is a list of suggestions made by teachers during a training day held in September 2007. It outlines some ways in which architecture could be linked into the National Curriculum and become a stimulus for learning in and outside the classroom. Teachers can use the ideas to develop activities for their pupils.

Creator

  • Northern Architecture

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

The resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. If you have any queries please contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

Northern Architecture’s Education Services Brochure

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/67/northern-architecture-39-s-education-services-brochure

Teachers can download a free copy of Northern Architecture's Education brochure (http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/67/northern-architecture-39-s-education-services-brochure) to print out, which outlines Northern Architecture's services for schools and educators.

Creator

  • Northern Architecture

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

For more information please contact: education@northernarchitecture.com or Sara or Emma at 0191 260 2191

Questioning Architecture

http://www.northernarchitecture.com/education/resources/17/questioning-architecture-key-stages-2-5

Questioning Architecture is a simple resource aimed at encouraging pupils to understand and critique buildings, places and spaces. Teachers can use the question cards to initiate discussion and debate about the good, the bad and the ugly by using each of six starting points: People, Place, Space, Shape, Colour & Light and Material.

Creator

  • Northern Architecture

Publisher

  • Northern Architecture

How to obtain

Available as a printed resource for £5 (including postage) from Northern Architecture or the resource can be downloaded for FREE from Northern Architecture's website. Contact the education team on 0191 2602191 or education@northernarchitecture.com

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