School of Architecture and Design Blog
Why study Product and Furniture Design in Birmingham?
Find out why Birmingham stands as an exceptional destination to nurture your design aspirations, with BCU at the helm ...
Read moreFive reasons to study Product and Furniture Design at BCU
Here are five reasons why you should consider this exciting and dynamic course.
Read moreHow can I prepare for my Product and Furniture Design course?
We've put together a whole host of ways you can get stuck-in to prepare for your Product and Furniture Design course. ...
Read moreWhat's the difference between Architecture and Architectural Technology?
Choosing the right course can be challenging. To make things easier, we’re looking at the differences between BA ...
Read moreLife-changing Sri Lankan adventure with Go Abroad
MA Landscape Architecture student Soteris Yerosimou tells us about his life-changing adventure in Sri Lanka as part of ...
Read moreAn Interview With Catherine Abdelshahid
An interview with - Catherine Abdelshahid, Interior Designer at Foster + Partners, London. Graduated in 2021
Read moreGraduate project featured in Dezeen round-up
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design graduate Molly May Ratcliffe’s work has recently been featured in an editor...
Read moreMy Journey to winning an Iconic Design Award - German Design Council
MA Product and Furniture Design student Manthan Modh received an international design award by the German Design Counci...
Read moreProduct and Furniture Design student designs lamp for MADE.com
Following on from this years Inspired Festival , dozens of creative students flocked to New Designers, a two-week lon...
Read moreLeading digital transformation: Why women do it so well
As part of International Women’s Day, our very own Mersha Aftab, School Lead for Architecture and Design, was invited t...
Read moreFive innovative projects from Inspired Festival
We’ve rounded up some of the unique, innovative and thought-provoking projects from this year’s festival.
Read moreHow to prepare for your Master's degree in the School of Architecture and Design
If you’re eager to get a head start with your studies, have a look at the different tips and resources of things you ca...
Read more5 reasons why you should come to our Open Day
Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they'...
Read moreStudent Support Services
We want you to be as successful whilst studying with us as possible. That's why we offer a variety of support. This blo...
Read moreWhy you should study architecture in Birmingham
Why would you choose Birmingham of all places to study architecture? Read on to find out.
Read moreDreams for a Planet Friendly High Street
Students have been taking part in a community engagement event in Dudley, where they collaborated with CoLab Dudley to ...
Read moreDesign management students head into the boardroom at BT's Birmingham headquarters
Students from our MA Design Management course present to BT Headquarters on ways the company could understand and impro...
Read moreWhat's the difference between MLA and MA in Landscape Architecture?
Considering postgraduate study in the field of landscape architecture but not sure on your next steps? Here are the mai...
Read moreWhy a foundation course in architecture and design was the right choice for me
Dominic shares his experience as a foundation student and how it's helped enhance his skills before going into his BA ...
Read moreExperimental Sustainability Studio
The Experimental Sustainability Studio (ESS) at Birmingham School of Architecture & Design brings together staff and st...
Read moreFrom Portrait Artist to Architecture Student
BA (Hons) Architecture student Emre Süner shares his personal challenges and the creative successes he's enjoyed since ...
Read moreA day in the life of an Architecture student
Paige Hills is a second year student on our BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design course. Attending lectures and c...
Read moreWhich Architecture and Design course is right for you?
Need some help deciding? Talk a look at the different courses available in this diverse and exciting area of study.
Read moreNew Designers 2021 Winner: Sophie Hickman
Product and Furniture Design student, Sophie Hickman, won the Habitat Future Design Award at this year’s New Designers ...
Read moreNew Designers 2021 Winner: Dominik Bondicov
Product and Furniture Design student, Dominik Bondicov, awarded Creative Conscience Environmental Design award at this ...
Read moreRetrofit – The Future?
80% of the buildings we will have in 2050 have already been built, but many have poor levels of energy performance and ...
Read moreSneakerheads Clean Up with Sole Circle UK
Graduate Rishika Bhalla has kickstarted her career by encouraging ‘sneakerheads’ to spruce up their old shoes and give ...
Read moreWhat To Expect in Your First Year Studying BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
Abbie Potter joined Birmingham City University’s School of Architecture and Design to study BA (Hons) Interio...
Read moreSign of Hope: Award success for Malaysian Students
Students from BCU's partner institution, the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), were recent winners at the Confluence Id...
Read moreMArch Students ‘UnEarth’ Success in International Design Competition
Anita Brindley and Lauren Francis were recent winners at the Confluence Ideathon 2021.
Read moreWhat can I do to prepare for my course at the School of Architecture and Design?
If you are looking to join the School of Architecture and Design this September, look no further for tips and id...
Read moreSpotlight on BAD Women’s Network
Birmingham Architecture and Design Women’s Network connects women and non-binary students across the architecture and d...
Read moreDesign Management Lecturer Selected for Undergraduate Awards Panel
Nicholas Irvin, has been selected as a Design Judging Panellist for the prestigious Global Undergraduate Awards 2021.
Read moreGraduate Jas Bhalla Named in 40 under 40 List
Architecture graduate Jas Bhalla, named in prestigious 40 under 40 list, gives a talk to staff and students.
Read moreMy Placement at Meridian Speciality Packaging
BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design student, Beth Martin, tells us about her placement experience with a packaging c...
Read moreAlumni Spotlight - Devinder Matharu
Devinder Matharu, MA Conservation of the Historic Environment graduate, talks to us about her experience at Birmingh...
Read moreLife as a Design for Future Living Student
First year student, Zoe Culverhouse, shares her experience of the course so far and why she chose to study at BCU.
Read more10 Architecture and Design Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following
If you find yourself getting lost on your Instagram feed on a daily basis in need of something new, we’ve gathered tog...
Read moreWhat can I do with an Architecture and Design degree?
The Architecture and Design industries lay claim to a collection of contemporary and traditional sectors, giving gradua...
Read moreCreating Online Communities with Architecture Families
Three undergraduate students from BA (Hons) Architecture have launched an initiative designed to recreate the on-campu...
Read moreFounding the Future with Lesley Lokko
Architecture Lecturer Amrita Raja talks to Lesley Lokko about race, academia and The African Futures Institute.
Read moreStudent Team Finishes in Poll Position
A team of final year students were recently named winners of a concept design competition organised by LSH Auto.
Read moreStudent Voice: Laura Hastings
Laura Hastings, BA (Hons) Architecture student, talks to us about her experience at BCU.
Read morePutting Design at the Heart of Innovation
MA Design Management students provide creative insight into the human factors team at AECOM.
Read moreDesigning Bee Houses with The Wildlife Trust
BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design students have been designing contemporary ‘bee houses’ to increase habitat for a...
Read moreTop 5 Architecture shows on TV right now
With most of us stuck indoors yet again, we’re ready to discover our winter binge-watch. Here’s our top picks of Archi...
Read moreRediscovering Moseley Road Baths: Student Team Shortlisted for Design Award
A group of postgraduate students from our Architecture course have been shortlisted for the prestigious Philip Webb Aw...
Read moreNew Designers Awards 2020
Read moreAlumni Spotlight - Jo Horton
Jo Horton (MA) Conservation of the Historic Environment graduate talks to us about her experience at Birmingham City Un...
Read morePlan B was always the Plan A
Two of our recent graduates have featured in a RIBA Journal article exploring the ways students and young architects ar...
Read moreAcademic Spotlight: Rachel Sara
Take a look at Rachel’s career highlights and passion to support a diverse range of students in architecture through ...
Read moreAlumni Spotlight - Imogen Campbell
Imogen Campbell (MA) Conservation of the Historic Environment graduate tells us about her experience at BCU and what sh...
Read moreArchitecture alumnus helps build Nightingale Hospital
Architecture alumnus Jordon Lambert helped design and build the NHS Nightingale Hospital in the ExCeL Centre in London...
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