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Diary

Le Corbusier - The Art of Architecture

Liverpool/London

Don’t miss this fascinating show in the Crypt of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, taking place until 18 January (closed 24 Dec – 3 Jan).

Explore the extraordinary career and enduring legacy of Le Corbusier, iconic architect, designer, writer and artist in the first major exhibition of his life and work seen in Britain for over 20 years. Featuring unique drawings, models, paintings, furniture, photographs and films, the exhibition takes an in depth look at the projects, interiors and art of Le Corbusier and reveals the man behind the myth.

“The show reminds us just how brilliantly seductive, and ultimately ungraspable, Corbusier could be.” The Independent

Organised by the Vitra Design Museum in collaboration with the RIBA Trust and the Netherlands Architecture Institute, the exhibition is showing in the dramatic Crypt of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, which was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. For more information, visit www.architecture.com/lecorbusier|  

If you are unable to make it to Liverpool but are in or visiting London in the spring, then why not enjoy the exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, from 19 February to 24 May? For more details, visit www.barbican.org.uk/lecorbusier|

Working Abroad – A 'from first principles' guide to winning and delivering work outside the UK

21 January
Barbican Centre, London

Want to know where to start? This conference is an introduction to working abroad – how to go about procuring work, making contacts and where to find solutions to some of the fundamental problems that can crop up when working in foreign markets.
The AJ’s Working Abroad will be a one-stop-shop providing invaluable guidance to working outside the UK, as well as specific information about what it is like to work in emerging markets such as China, India, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This could be your chance to find out how to grow your practice during a recession by bucking the trend, staying one step ahead and finding work in the latest emerging economies.

Speakers and topics include:
Graham Hand, Chief Executive, British Expertise
‘An introduction to working abroad: what and where are the opportunities?’

Michael Ward, Director for Infrastructure Sectors, UK Trade and Investment
‘Winning work: Where to start?’

Richard Conner, Partner, Piercy Conner
‘Working in India: Pitfalls and strategies for success’

Ingrid Bille, Partner, Grimshaw Architects
‘Partnerships for success’

Chris Lanksbury, Director, Chapman Taylor
‘Setting up an office abroad’

Norman Bragg, Principal Director, RHWL Architects
‘Working in the Middle East’

Roger Whiteman, Director, RMJM
‘Working in Eastern Europe’

Paul Davis, Chairman, Paul Davis & Partners
‘Working in China’

For more information, visit www.architectsjournal.co.uk/events/conferences/2008/10/working_abroad.html|