Transforming Tate Modern//
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Award-winning architects Herzog and de Meuron are designing a new building that will be created on the south side of the existing Tate Modern gallery.
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A design for the future
Posted by Doug on February 26th, 2008
“Never design anything that cannot be made”
Jean Prouvé
Whilst the foundations for Herzog and de Meuron’s design for Tate Modern 2 are being prepared this year, one building that has been erected in a much shorter time frame is Jean Prouvé’s…
What makes a good performance space?
Posted by Fiona on February 19th, 2008
Fiona Sibley looks into the art of designing spaces for live performance and screenings.
Seeing a band in an intimate venue or unusual surroundings adds ambience in spades. But can auditorium design really help performances pack that extra punch?
Around the…
Style Files: Northward Bound
Posted by Tom on February 15th, 2008
Roving reporter Tom Keeley posts the first of his Style Files, this time from Newcastle.
‘Tickets please’, as I board the train to Newcastle.
Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham, the train trundles on, eventually rolling over the River Tyne with views through…
And now for somewhere completely different
Posted by Mike Cupcake on February 4th, 2008
Mike Cupcake talks about alternative spaces for art, performance, and a nice cup of tea.
I’ve been enjoying the discussions here on the ModBlog, but while I know my way around your usual galleries, cafes etc. they’re not where I spend…
