andy foster
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Just finished @BBCRosAtkins brilliant book. Us architects think we’re really good at presentation/explanation - but we clearly have a lot to learn. Ros traces his thinking from student days, so it’s also a great illustration of the development of expertise.
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In the last few days, I've read inspiring books by @jake_fiennes + @guyshrubsole + re-read @natchjourneyman 's. Our natural & built environments require much healing + I'm left feeling more optimistic + with a stronger desire to help. Thank you.
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Learning How to Build - my bit for the January edition of @sherbornetimes . 'Now, all of these years later, I am having to relearn everything I know and do - as is the entire profession and the wider building industry.'
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I came across this earlier in the year and meant to share it with you @sjtanton @SonjaNisson @Timleroyis (obviously failed).
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Fabulous to hear @jeffyoungwriter in conversation with @HoratioClare in the city that is #ghosttown ‘a biscuit tin of fleeting moments’ thx# @LEAFonBoldSt @LittleToller
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The House of Theseus. 'At the heart of the question is the issue of authenticity and the fact that most of us tend to prefer anything original over the fake or the artifical'. My little bit for this month's splendid @sherbornetimes
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RT @eberlin: In today’s greatest hits of ideas, images, designs and words:. 1) The joy of David Hockney’s new exhibition @royalacademy . 2)….
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The July Monthly Jotter includes joyful art by David Hockney, a very good idea from Andy Foster, ditching the Echo Chamber, be human and make networking easy, reusing buildings and don’t take boring...
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Studying a little bit of lost Chester today. It's shocking just how much has been lost in a single lifetime - mostly as a consequence of the motorcar. That thing that we now need to banish from our city centres so they can become comfortable places for more people to live.
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Good day for a survey of this 400 year old mill on the banks of the Dee. Machinery still intact from its last use in the 1960's.
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RT @RachelCoxcoon: Really excited reveal the new #NetZero Toolkit from .@CotswoldDC, @Wodcnews & @FoDDC. Friendly, highly illustrated adv….
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Evening run after work - Corton Denham to Cadbury Castle (followed by @QueensArmsPub) #Dorset #somerset border
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If you’re looking for inspiration @ShitChester.
If you're looking for inspiration, see @AtmosTotnes and their campaign for a community-led development (hotel, training resource, facilities for young people, retirement homes, a microbrewery and much more) of a brownfield site. All led by, and for the benefit of local people.
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Picked up a copy of #echtrai today from @LittleToller - turned first to @jeffyoungwriter because…well, because #ghosttown
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Great evening run to Pilsdon Pen hill fort - Jurassic Coast beyond.
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Some are there because they've remained creative and productive for a lifetime. Others can do things I can't but would like to. Others for being different or bringing something fresh. Or because they keep going despite the crap they receive. Thanks to all. 3/3.
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@austinkleon said (in Steal Like an Artist):. "I hang pictures of my favourite artists in my studio. I can almost feel them pushing me forward as I'm hunched over my desk". It's sort of like that. Except I don't keep pictures of my favourite architects. 2/3.
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