24.02.10 QUAY HOUSE IN EVENING STANDARD
Article printed and online titled ‘Gold Top Design’ by Ruth Bloomfield
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26.01.10 NEW YORK TIMES PUBLISHES ARTICLE ON QUAY HOUSE
‘From Dairy Depot to Industrial Chic’ by Jessica Donati in New York Times in print and online
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19.01.10 SCAFFOLDING PICTURES IN ARCHITECTURE & WORK
Edinburgh Univ.Architecture Journal publishes Scaffolding pictures and short essay by Ken Taylor
Link: http://architecture.eca.ac.uk/?p=360
CROYDON HAS PLANNING
Q2c’s design for 22 flats at Handcroft Road in Croydon for Kitewood Ltd, has been granted planning permission.
SIERAAD
Julia Manheim’s new book ‘Sustainable Jewellery’ debuted in The Netherlands at Sieraad, International Jewellery Art Fair. The fair was held in a spectacular gas holder on the site of the WesterGasfabriek in Amsterdam. To see more of the fair go to http://www.sieraadartfair.com
The Peckham Experiment Symposium
Saturday 24th October 2009, Ken Taylor was one the speakers at the Symposium at Camberwell College of Arts. Exploring some of the themes of The Peckham Experiment exhibitions and projects, curated by Rachael House and Jo David, the symposium will become part of The Peckham Experiment publication, to be launched after the exhibition.
Woolwich Polytechnic School have an educational visit.
Monday 5th October
As part of the Junior Open House program 15 year 10 students visited Quay House. The students engaged with building materials and techniques for an afternoon.
OPEN HOUSE
Quay 2c opened its doors to the public on the 19th and 20th September.
200 people attended Fairmule House on the 19th September and 300 crowded in to explore Quay House and build on their experience of contemporary architecture.
Also engaging the visitors was artist Stuart Mayes who was presenting ‘Go-Go’, a new work created especially for the M2 Gallery. On the Sunday of Open House Stuart had installed an additional five pieces throughout the house and garden.
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London’s biggest ever cycling day visits Quay2c!
The event, on 20 September, saw thousands of cyclists able to enjoy a car-free day of cycling in the centre of London. Coinciding with Open House, this group of cyclists choose to visit Quay House.
Quay 2c will be participating in Open House 2009
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Fairmule House, 23-35 Waterson Street, E2 8HE
Sat 12 noon - 5pm
Quay House, 2c Kings Grove, SE15 2NB
Sun 12 noon - 5pm
Julia Manheim Book Launch
‘Sustainable Jewellery’ by Julia Manheim is now out and in the bookshops!
The books launch will take place on 2nd July, 6-9pm, at the V&A Museum of Childhood.
19.05.09 Ken Taylor on BBC London Radio
click on the link to hear Ken’s interview on The Breakfast Show with Joanne Good and Paul Ross:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00331c0/The_Breakfast_Show_with_Joanne_Good_and_Paul_Ross_19_05_2009
8pm on Thursday May 7th Quay House / m2 gallery will be on TV on Channel 5’s
I Own Britain’s Best Home
Watch now on the following link!
http://demand.five.tv/Episode.aspx?episodeBaseName=C5142680007
‘This nine-part series sees the owners of some of the most beautiful properties in the country competing for the right to say they own Britain’s Best Home. The series focuses on individuals who are passionate about their own homes: ordinary and extraordinary people who have toiled over build, design and decor to leave a personal stamp on their properties.’
Presentation by Goldsmiths BA design students in Quay House,
responding to a live brief set by Quay 2c.
Quay 2c entering Woking Lightbox Competition. A Summer pavilion for the new Art Gallery in Woking.
