basil spence winner 2016

Author: Emma Moberg - In his introduction to this project, Martin reminded us that “vision without action is a day dream”, and similarly, “action without vision is a nightmare”. Even though I thought it fairly apparent at the time, I...

Author: Helen Needs - Unity of thought Working together is the foundation on which the Basil Spence project is built. The integration of disciplines to create something inspiring is both an exciting and daunting prospect. Emma and Matt have been...

Author: Zach Wynne - The 2016 Basil Spence brief To evoke in visitor, user and designer the mystique and splendour of the railway station as a building type. To use the station as a catalyst in the renewal (both physical...

Author: Matt McCluskey - When Martin first e-mailed the year to encourage us to start assembling groups for Basil Spence, he suggested that a suitable team may consist of a visionary, a manager, and a deliverer. While I agree with...