March - London Metropolitan University

The Cass news archive: March 2015

All news from The Cass during March 2015.

Three Dimensional Traces

Silversmithing exhibition by Simone ten Hompel

Solo exhibition by The Cass Reader in Silversmithing Simone ten Hompel.

Fernando Menis, Arquitecto

Fernando Menis is an architect

Fernando Menis is an architect that is inspired by the geology and volcanoes in the sea. The volcanic landscape of the Canary Islands is the point of departure for his architecture.

Re-imagining Rurality

Artists, architects, writers and film makers

Artists, architects, writers and film makers to explore ideas of rurality.

Dirty Furniture Magazine

A lecture by: Anna Bates and Elizabeth Glickfield

Metartmorphosis art competition

We're looking for students to design artwork

Metartmorphosis art competition is looking for students to design artwork to be permanently displayed in the Tower Courtyard at Holloway Road Campus.

Introduction to creative freelancing

Learn how to work with potential clients

This event is open to all Cass students, please do come along to learn more about how to present yourself and your work to potential clients

His Royal Highness The Duke of York visits London Met

His Royal Highness The Duke of York's visit

His Royal Highness The Duke of Yorks visited The Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design

The Fabric of the City Symposium

Apply to speak at the symposium

Applications to speak at the symposium by 11 April 2015

PROTECHT: Curators - led tours

Part of the PROTECHT public programme

'Curators - Led Tours' as part of the Protecht public programme.

Cass Fine Art: talk by Grace Adam

Monday, 23 March, 1pm

Spaces and their Objects, a lunchbox lecture by the artist Grace Adam.

Architecture: Hans van der Heijden

A lecture by Hans van der Heijden

The Cass presents a lecture by Hans van der Heijden hosted by Unit 3

Drone Alone

Music Technology lecturer screens new film project

Music Technology lecturer screens new film project at festival in Netherlands

Beyond Live/Work

Frances Holliss launches new book at The Cass

The Cass associate Frances Holiss launched her new book - Beyond Live/Work: the architecture of home-based work on 26 March at a packed event.

On Beauty

2-31 March, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 10.30AM-5PM

To celebrate Womens' History Month, The Cass Photography students and staff are creating an exhibition across two sites.

Hotel Arcadia book cover cropped to show title only

Quartet Books publishes senior lecturer's latest novel to critical acclaim

Creative Writing BA senior lecturer releases her fourth book through Quartet Books.

Bob and Roberta Smith with test letters for the planned ART MAKES PEOPLE POWERFUL installation on Central House Roof

Arts Emergency Response Centre

13 April - 2 May 2015

Immersive exhibition in run up to General election in collaboration with arts charity ARTS EMERGENCY, curated by Bob and Roberta Smith.

PROTECHT - Artists in Conversation: Ines Marques

PROTECHT – artists in conversation: Emily Lazerwitz and Ines Marques

Wednesday 25 March, 6pm

A curatorial collaboration between Year One MA Curating the Contemporary students and the Whitechapel Gallery.

PROTECHT - Artist Screening: Jack Williams

Wednesday 18 March, 6pm

A curatorial collaboration between Year 1 MA Curating the Contemporary students and the Whitechapel Gallery.

Lunchtime talk by Heloise Bergman

Thursday 12 March at 1pm

Who are you?

Cass Music Lunchtime talk by Nick Benjamin

Thursday 19 March, 1 pm

Lunchtime talk by Nick Benjamin.

Cass Music Party

Friday, 27 March at 6pm

PROTECHT - MACC Year 1

Thursday, 12 March, 6-8.30pm

A curatorial collaboration between the students of MA Curating the Contemporary and the Whitechapel Gallery.

Lunchbox lecture by Yvonne Feng

Monday 2 March at 1pm

To Find My Lost Voice, a lunchbox lecture by the artist Yvonne Feng

Feel the Discourse!

PV: Thur 5 March 7-9 pm

An exhibition, curated by MACC alumna Cristina Ramos, that brings together visual art and contemporary writing in an attempt to perform criticism in a different way.

Imogen Belfield

‘Conversations on Jewellery’

Speakers Corner: A lecture by Imogen Belfield

Cass Fine Art: Lecture by Victor Burgin

Thursday 5 March at 5.30 pm

A lecture by the artist and writer Victor Burgin

Editions of You: trips and visits

The trips and wanderings of the 3D studio.

The 3D Studio, Editions of You, visited Oxford for the day, where they saw ‘Love is Enough’ at The Museum of Modern Art.

Limitaction - Privacy

Thursday, 2 April 2015, 6-8.30pm

Second part of LIMITACTION, a six-month programme developed as an artistic and curatorial residency.

MACC project in Central House's Window Space

Thursday, 5 of March 2015, 6-8.30pm

Limitaction is a six month programme developed as an artistic and curatorial residency.

Project SOL_ID

Team Heliomet returns with a new project

Team Heliomet returns with a new project entered into Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean 2015.

Lunchbox lecture by Sophie Frost

Monday 9 March at 1pm

What Does it Mean to be a Creative Worker Today? A lunchbox lecture by the PhD researcher Sophie Frost.

Latest news from School of Art, Architecture and Design

London Met welcomes community to celebrate reopening of the refurbished Shoreditch campus

The refurbished campus will host Fashion, Textiles and Fine Art, creating a new creative community in the heart of Shoreditch.

First Exhibition at Refreshed Shoreditch Space Celebrates Alumni Talent

Part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle, the exhibition offers a first glimpse inside London Met’s new creative hub and celebrates the work of emerging talent.

Architectural practice led by London Met academic wins prestigious national award

Niwa House in Southwark has been named a 2025 RIBA National Award winner, placing it among the UK’s most acclaimed new buildings.

London Met Public art students funded to monitor exhibition

Audio-visual art exhibition generates funding from City of London Corporation

Double win for London Met in design-research funding

Two new projects will explore sustainable urban living through rewilding and regenerative textiles.

London Met Community Celebrates Inauguration of Vice-Chancellor Professor Julie Hall

Professor Hall outlined her vision for a university that is unapologetically inclusive, fearlessly forward-thinking and committed to delivering education that truly makes a difference.

Development of vibrant new teaching spaces nears completion

A new video highlights the transformation of the university's School of Art, Architecture and Design, which will relocate to three purpose-designed sites later this year.

How to bring people with us as we rewild our cities

Siân Moxon says rewilding cities starts in our own back gardens. Her research explores how design and behaviour change can help people make space for nature.

New Exhibition Explores the Thames Estuary Through Art

'Into the Zone - Journeys in the Thames Estuary' has been curated by London Met researcher Michael Upton and brings together artists with different visions of the area.

London Metropolitan University Achieves Prestigious PPA Accreditation

Two London Met Journalism programmes have received accreditation from the Professional Publishers Association (PPA).

Professor Don MacRaild Steps Down as Research Leader at London Met

At the end of 2024, Professor Don MacRaild stepped down as Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) at London Metropolitan University.

RIBA Awards for London Met Architecture Students

London Met architecture students are celebrating a string of successes in the RIBA’s prestigious awards in 2024

London Met hosts Wild Ways Research Day

Local residents took part in a research day to influence ‘rewilding’ in London’s gardens

London Met's award-winning architecture students

London Met architecture students celebrate success, with Ryan Speer receiving a nomination for the prestigious RIBA award and Olusola Adebakin winning apprentice of the year

EVENT: London Met's postgraduate and research exhibition 2024

London Metropolitan University’s School of Art, Architecture, and Design is set to present its annual Postgraduate and Research Exhibition, running from 11 to 14 September 2024.

March News from the School of Art, Architecture and Design