A mile south of the bustling centre of Manchester is Hulme. An unassuming part of the city much like any other modern inner city. Hulme though was the location of one of the most disastrous social housing experiments in British history. Occupyi

Episode 3: Czech Cubism

Apr 12th, 2018 9m 16s

In Prague during the years leading up to World War One an unusual and distinct style of architecture was created. Developed by a small, radical group of young architects motivated by desires to create architecture that originated from artistic

Episode 2: Prefabricated Homes

Mar 12th, 2018 7m 25s

A brief look at the history of prefabricated housing, mainly focusing on the Manning Portable Cottage. Further Reading and sources: An encompassing history and guide to prefabricated buildings: The Prefabricated Home - Colin Davies One of the

Episode 1: The Panopticon

Feb 25th, 2018 7m 39s

A Look at Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon Further Reading and sources: The Environmental Psychology of Prisons and Jails: Creating Humane Spaces in Secure Settings Forms of Constraint: A History of Prison Architecture The Watching- Eye Effect o

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