December - London Metropolitan University

The School of Art, Architecture and Design news archive: December 2018

All news from The School of Art, Architecture and Design during December 2018

Cass architecture student receives RIBA president’s commendation for dissertation

Marie Henriette's dissertation ‘The Whole-body Seer: Blindness as Narrative, Subject and a Way of Seeing’ challenges the industry to think about things from a new perspective.

two ceramic containers illustrated with prints of children

David Skingle Prize 2018

Recipient of annual Cass printmaking prize is announced

In Limbo

11-16 December 2018

Cass lecturer Jacek Ludwig Scarso leads participatory experience at Tate Modern reflecting on the meaning of waiting.

rera of a house with patio doors open fully so it becomes part of outdoor space

World Architecture Festival Success

Studio leads David Leech Architects win prestigious international prize.

Musarc Christmas Konsert

12th December 2018

Annual performance by architectural choir/ research group based at The Cass will form part of the London Contemporary Music Festival

Simone Ten Hompel wins Glenmorangie Commission

Cass Reader in Metal to create major new piece of contemporary silverwork for National Museum of Scotland

chhristmas card type Image of Sir John Cass statue in Snow wearing a santa hat, to promote the cass christmas cracker open studios event

The Cass Cracker 2018

13th December, 5pm-8pm

Festive fine art open studio at Aldgate Bauhaus promises a feast of student creativity

EXHIBITION: 'The Waiting Room', a collaboration between The Cass and Tate Modern

The exhibition, made up of live art and multimedia installations, takes place at the Atrium Gallery in Goulston Street

Cass workshop sponsored by sustainable timber organisations

Architecture students at The Cass get the opportunity to build and learn more about working with natural construction materials.

Private viewing of acclaimed play at London Metropolitan University

Theatre Arts students were treated to a private viewing of 'Games', the latest play by Henry Naylor

Recent news from The Cass

View all

London Met MA art students deliver impactful performances and workshops at new installation

The ambitious project was commissioned to celebrate local community history in collaboration with the London Festival of Architecture and Aldgate BID.

London Met academic shines at Edinburgh Fringe once again

Rishi Trikha’s show Stuntman received widespread acclaim at the world renowned arts and culture festival.

George Fereday shortlisted for prestigious Wood Award

London Met lecturer's Mixed-Deciduous Beam project highlights the untapped potential of hardwood for the UK construction sector.

London Met student wins Gold Award at the 2023 Association of Photographer's Student Awards

London Met's BA Photography was also voted 'Course of the Year' and course leader James Cant was also voted 'Lecturer of the Year'.

London Met students and staff collaborate with Youth Beyond Borders for the King's Coronation

Staff and students from the School of Art, Architecture, and Design worked with the youth focused agency to create artwork displayed at the King’s Coronation.

London Met sees Venice Biennale success

Two current students join the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale as Fellows at the British Pavilion 'Dancing Before the Moon', which was curated by a team including London Met alumni

London Met hosts discussion on accessibility and ethics within architecture

AAD staff, industry professionals, and visiting academics held an extensive discussion exploring ‘Architectures of Care’ and the creation of equitable and sustainable communities.

Dates announced for London Met's 2023 Summer Shows

Students from the School of Art, Architecture and Design will showcase their talent with a season of summer events.

London Met student shortlisted for prestigious photography award

Lakruwan Rajapaksha has been shortlisted for the Hahnemühle Student Award for 2023.

London Met academic awarded prestigious grant for architecture and music project in Coventry

The Arts and Humanities Research Council have granted Professor Christian Frost to research aural histories of Coventry between 1451 and 1642.

New mural unveiled as part of London Met's collaboration with Arsenal FC and Lavazza

Dream team of London Met, Italian coffee brand, Lavazza, and Arsenal FC launched a new mural created to inspire young people in North London to dream big.

EVENT: Should size matter? Why we should work toward inclusivity in fashion

Tuesday 14 March at 5pm on our Holloway Campus

London Met grad commended by RIBA

Oliver Reynolds recognised for his innovative 'campus for flour'

Dr Torange Khonsari features on Design Council's podcast

Dr Khonsari one of the first guests on the Design for Planet Fellowship podcast.

London Met lecturer delivers keynote at Nobel Peace Center

Dr Anna Marazuela Kim addresses the theme of Culture as a Human Right to open Oslo World 2022, an international festival dedicated to showcasing global artistic and cultural expressions

December News from the School of Art, Architecture and Design