Object Newsman

object box No 30 7th May 2007
a reminder…..

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object garden
http://www.objectarchitecture.co.uk/data/object%20garden.htm
object tropical/exotic garden openings on Sunday 24th June 07 and 26th August 07 1pm to 5.30pm Home made teas and cakes all proceeds to the National Garden Scheme Charities (Nursing). Open under the National Garden Scheme (Yellow Book) Private viewings by appointment.
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Colani at the Design Museum
Colani's 'Translating nature' exhibition from 3rd March to 17th June 07. This is a very interesting exhibition showing organic designs for motorbikes cars and even a tea service. A must see…..and don't forget to visit the café for coffee and cake….www.designmuseum.org
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Kew
Visit Kew Gardens at this time of year to catch the plants coming into their own…..my favourites are the palm and Temperate house.
www.kew.org
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The De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill
http://www.dlwp.com
The De La Warr Pavilion is a Grade One listed Modernist building situated on the coast of Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex. The building has reopened and has the terrace restaurant overlooking the sea which is well worth a try.Twice a month on alternate Sundays, you can join a fascinating tour of our unique building. Cost £4. Booking required (lasts approximately 1 hour).
Call the booking line on 01424 229 111. Tours can also be arranged for your group, school or society. For more information on group tours contact Natalie Trimby on 01424 229103 or send an email to natalie.trimby@dlwp.com
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Serpentine Gallery
American artist Paul Chan has achieved much international acclaim for his animations and installations that blend a novel drawing aesthetic with philosophical reflections on politics, war and life in the present tense. 15th May 07 - 1 July 07
http://www.serpentinegallery.org/whatson.html
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
It will soon be time for the next summer exhibition and I have entered two black ink drawings on tracing paper this year form some drawings I made for a project in Zagreb, Croatia. Although I was short listed last year the drawings weren't hung so maybe this year will be our year!!!

www.royalacademy.org.uk
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Architecture week
Architect in the House
Object architecture is again participating in architect in the house and has done so since the scheme was setup. Dates to be announced.
RIBA Architect in the House, a part of Architecture Week 2005, partners people around the country with local architects, to discuss design ideas for changes to their homes. RIBA registered architects give their time for free and in return you will be asked to make a minimum donation of £25 to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity
Nigel