14 May 2012

Architecture Degree Show 2012 - frocks to 'blocks' & classrooms to 'sitooteries'

From Classrooms to 'Sitooteries', frocks to 'blocks', and wasteland to 'Energy Port' - the transformative properties of architectural design and how it shapes our lives and the future of our cities is explored at the University of Dundee Architecture Degree Show 2012.

This year's Architecture Degree Show showcases innovative design work illustrated by full scale building installations, intricate scale models, computer renderings and other media to ask big questions about future society;

• What is the nature of public space in a digital future?
• How do you create 'energy-autonomous' buildings?
• Can we recycle our cities?

"We are displaying graduate work from over 100 students this year and it is exceptional in both the range of design problems tackled and the skill and elegance with which they are resolved," said Graeme Hutton, Associate Dean and Head of Architecture & Planning at the University.

"The students are exploring issues such as designs for future dwelling, transportation, education & advocacy, production, rehabilitation, cultural exchange and community practice. Architecture is not an exact science, it is an exact art. Come and find out what it's all about!"

The show takes place from Saturday May 19th to Saturday May 26th in the Matthew Building (Level 6), Perth Road, Dundee. The show is open to the public and is free.

Exhibition open:
Saturday, May 19th (10am-4pm)
Sunday, May 20th (10am-4pm)
Monday, May 21st (10am-8pm)
Tuesday, May 22nd (10am-8pm)
Wednesday, May 23rd (10am-8pm)
Thursday, May 24th (10am-8pm)
Friday, May 25th (10am-8pm)
Saturday, May 26th (10am-4pm)

For media enquiries contact:
Roddy Isles
Head, Press Office
University of Dundee
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN
TEL: 01382 384910
E-MAIL: r.isles@dundee.ac.uk
MOBILE: 07800 581902