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Another quiet day in Paradise
Published on 15 Jun, 2013 at 22:53 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Democratise, Local history, Open Government | | 7 Comments
Alan Clawley is really struggling to garner a useful reaction from Birmingham City Council.
Tamed with a Smile
Published on 12 Jun, 2013 at 10:57 in Architecture, Birmingham, Education, Local history | | No Comments
In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.
University scoops clutch of awards for ‘green’ achievements
Published on 12 Jun, 2013 at 9:52 in Architecture, Coventry, Environment, Most recent | | No Comments
Coventry University has been awarded a series of accolades in recognition of its green credentials
In search of John Madin’s Birmingham
Published on 7 Jun, 2013 at 7:36 in Architecture, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Workshops | | No Comments
Madin walking tour led by Alan Clawley Starting at Five Ways Station, 10.30 am, 22nd June 2013
Brutalist church is listed
St Matthew's Church deserves to be recognised as one of Birmingham’s star architectural attractions, believes Alan Clawley.
Symbolizing Birmingham
Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.
More homes for former MG Rover works
Published on 14 May, 2013 at 6:01 in Architecture, Environment, Local history, Longbridge, Motoring, Property Press | | No Comments
St. Modwen has submitted a planning application for a new phase of housing in Longbridge, Birmingham.
Tower crowned Project of the Year
Published on 3 May, 2013 at 9:04 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Local history, Transport | | No Comments
Birmingham Airport’s new Air Traffic Control Tower has been crowned ‘Project of the Year’ and won a further award for the best ‘Regeneration’ scheme at the 2013 RICS West Midlands Awards.
Of All The People In All The World – 10th Anniversary Homecoming
Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In All The World, with a very special return to the city.
Let there be light
Alan Clawley has been watching the redevelopment of Birmingham's New Street Station and takes issue with the motives behind it.
Closed for good – The last chapter of the Birmingham Library story
Published on 31 Mar, 2013 at 9:37 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Environment, Open Government, Property Press, The Debate | | 2 Comments
Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June - but ideas are still being proposed for its future
Birmingham reveals its economic zones in 3D at MIPIM
Birmingham has unveiled the first glimpse of an interactive 3D map at MIPIM, which brings its new economic zones to life.
Birmingham – Then and Now
Published on 8 Mar, 2013 at 21:46 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Features, Local history, Politics, Property Press | | No Comments
Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.
No work for the panel
Published on 8 Mar, 2013 at 21:27 in Architecture, Birmingham, Business, Environment, Politics, Property Press | | 3 Comments
Alan Clawley writes about the re-constituted Conservation and Heritage Panel
Vote for your favourite Wolverhampton sight!
Published on 6 Mar, 2013 at 9:11 in Architecture, Local history, What's on, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
Wolverhampton’s top sights are vying for the accolade of being named as a city treasure in a new art project by two University students.
Wolves Uni lays out plans for £25m science building
The University of Wolverhampton has laid out its plans for its new £25m science building at its City Campus.
State-sponsored culture
Published on 15 Feb, 2013 at 8:20 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment, Environment, Property Press | | 1 Comment
Alan Clawley finds similarities between Birmingham’s ‘modern’ developments and some of those post-war architectural monuments in Europe
Ikon Gallery marks 15 years in Brindleyplace
Published on 14 Feb, 2013 at 13:34 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Property Press, What's on | | No Comments
Ikon Gallery hosts a number of events next month to mark the 15th anniversary of its move to the former Oozells Street School in Brindleyplace
Central Library not bursting at the seams
Published on 30 Jan, 2013 at 10:16 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment, Local history | | No Comments
Loads of space in the new library of Birmingham, but what's it for? wonders Alan Clawley.