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parallels dance project - image: arc
arc, Blanket Row, Queen Street, Hull HU1 1UG t. 01482 327675
for membership details, directions and arc people contact us
to learn more about the arc building and funding click on the image below
image: Nick Kane
news:
July/August 2008
arc Chief Executive position
Full-time, permanent position, circa £48,000 depending on experience
We are looking for a charismatic leader with strong vision and direction to drive arc forward. arc engages with developers, local authorities, national bodies and community groups through a number of innovative projects which include design review panel, educational programme, public art programme and public engagement.
arc is an equal opportunities employer
For further information contact:
Hannah Cooper
arc, Blanket Row, Queen Street, Hull, HU1 1UG
(01482) 327675
hannah@arc-online.co.uk
Closing date for applications 14th August 2008
Interviews to be held 28th August 2008
events:
September 2008:
Out of the Box
A one-day seminar for East Riding design and planning teams, developers and architects, followed by a public talk by a well-known pundit on design.
Public and private seminar
9.30am - 5.00pm Friday 26th September, Bridlington Spa
arc is pleased to bring together a panel of nationally renowned experts to facilitate a day to focus on housing in the region, and to work with local decision makers, designers and developers to identify what contributes to creating high-quality, sustainable places to live for 21st century East Riding.
An audience with Janet Street Porter to conclude the Design Partnership programme
5.30pm – 7.00pm Friday 26th September, Bridlington Spa
We invite you to join Janet Street Porter to discuss how to ‘think outside the box’ in designing East Riding future spaces and places. This is a free event for East Riding residents, but tickets must be booked. For more information please contact arc.
June/July 2008: Mapping NaSA
Artists Chris Dobrowolski, Jennie Savage & Theresa Smith have responded to the 'psycho-geography' of the West Hull district to create a collection of distinctive and reflective contemporary artworks that reveal small ‘stories’ of the streets around Anlaby Road, Hessle Road and Boulevard.
The artworks are the latest in a programme of creative community development projects being delivered by arc for the Gateway Housing Pathfinder team and local residents.
The artworks incorporate sound recordings, shop fronts and beermats, and will be on display from 21st June - 11th July. Please contact arc for location information and further details, on (01482) 327675.
March 2008: arc debates!
Four free public debates. March 2008 across Hull. Giving you the opportunity to inform, debate, and better understand the issues that underly the transformation of our city.
Speakers from the world of architecture and regeneration will present and expand on the debate theme followed by a debate with the audience and a chance to have your say.
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debate 1: 6th march 6-8pm, Guildhall, Hull
‘can sustainability be more than just skin deep?’
'arc believes that our new homes, schools and buildings should create truly sustainable communities for the future. For more details' click here
debate 2: 13th march 6-8pm, Freedom Centre, Hull
‘can we make design-led regeneration a reality?’
'arc believes that design quality delivers more than just a better looking environment. For more details' click here
debate 3: 19th march 6-8pm, Guildhall, Hull
‘is the icon more important than the street?’
'arc believes public realm and the urban environment encourages economic growth as effectively as iconic architecture.' For more details click here
debate 4: 27th march 6-8pm, Freedom Centre, Hull
‘is Hull's past the key to it's future?’
'arc believes that building development within historic frameworks can connect the past and the future.' For more details click here
March 2008: Building in Context Toolkit
Designing for the future in historic places
York. 19 March 08. 10am – 4pm
arc is delivering a training seminar, developed by CABE and English Heritage, to develop skills and knowledge in Local Authority teams to deliver and evaluate quality contemporary design in historic contexts. The day has been developed with the support of architect David Crease.
Feb 2008: arc appoints new Head of Public Realm
Graham Roberts MA; FRSA - for more details click here
Jan 2008: programme spring 2008 jan/feb/march
to download our latest 2 page pdf newsletter click here
education and learning:
the Townscape Heritage Initiative
click on the image below for arcs new website goarchitecture.co.uk - lots of information about some of the fantastic new architecture to be seen in our region with resources for teachers and visitors.
skills and development:
‘Parish Places’ - a FREE seminar for Parish Council Members - an introduction to design in context, Goole, 3 march 08, 10am -1pm and Beverley, 11 march 08, 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
Building in Context Toolkit - a training seminar for Local Authority Teams designing for the future in historic places - York, 19 march 08. 10am - 4pm.
Design Awareness for Renaissance Market Towns - a one-day training seminar aimed at the Lead Officers and Elected Members of Yorkshire’s Renaissance Market Towns - Knaresborough, 6 march 08, 10am - 4pm and Barnsley, 27 march 08, 10am - 4pm.
Interlink - a one-day site visit offering Yorkshire Lead Officers, Elected Members and Design Champions the valuable opportunity to experience the work of other national towns and cities. Birmingham, 5 march 08, 10am - 4pm.For more information on any of these events click here or call 01482 327675
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arc poem - as part of the Humber Mouth Literature Festival 2007 sponsored by Hull City Arts, poet David Kennedy has written a poem about our building which was first performed in arc in June in collaboration with the group archiTEXTS. To learn more and download the full publication click here
