July 24 @ 19:30 - 21:00
Bob Allies was appointed as Bath’s first Architect in Residence in October 2024. In this talk, Bob will explain the nature of, and precedents for, this new role, and give an initial account of his experience and progress to date. Drawing on the work of his own practice, in projects carried out both in the UK and abroad, Bob will also reflect more widely on how our towns and cities have evolved – what has been gained and what has been lost – and consider the pressures towns and cities now face as they respond to the contemporary challenges of a national housing shortage and a global climate emergency.
Architect Bob Allies is co-founder of Allies and Morrison, a practice of architects and urbanists based in London. He was appointed as Architect in Residence to develop guidance for design excellence in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, particularly focusing on preserving the city’s unique heritage. This is a pilot scheme, funded by a £60,000 donation from the Medlock Charitable Trust, and aims to guide councillors, developers and planners in maintaining design quality. The role is a collaboration between the University of Bath and Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) Council. An architect, urbanist and teacher, he is a widely published author and editor, and frequently lectures on architecture and the city.
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