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The Bartlett School of Architecture and Covid-19

20 April 2021

Practical information for our school’s community in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Bartlett At Home - Crit

The Bartlett School of Architecture, ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ continues to respond to the global Covid-19 pandemic, adapting how we teach, research and study architecture during this unprecedented time.ÌýÌý

All students and staffÌýshould continue to use ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳’s Coronavirus Covid-19 information pages as their primary source of institutional information, alongside guidelines from the government and the NHS:Ìý

A booklet of detailed guidanceÌýfrom the school, updated monthly, for the current academic year is available for current staff and students via MoodleÌý(password protected link):Ìý

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Studying

The Bartlett School of Architecture, along with departments across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ and in line with the UK government’s restrictions,Ìýis not conducting any face-to-face teachingÌýduring Term 3. Tutorials, seminars, crits and lectures are instead being delivered remotely and students are not required to meet in person, either with each other or with their tutors.ÌýÌý

Students can self-certify if they need more time for assignments due to an extenuating circumstance via  Moodle. A ‘no detriment’ package has been developed to support students’ progression and graduation.ÌýÌý

Our BuildingsÌý

We are working towards a phased re-opening of both of our buildings: 22 Gordon StreetÌýin BloomsburyÌýand Here EastÌýin the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Ìý

Access to 22 Gordon StreetÌýis being offered to all students and staff during Term 3 (from Monday 26 April) using the school’s pre-booking system to limit the number of people on site.ÌýThe building occupancy is limited to 15-20% and the allocation of spaces to specific groups or programmes has been suspended.ÌýÌý

Staff and students can book theirÌýplaceÌýa week ahead of their intendedÌýsession andÌýmustÌýadhere to the control measures put in place by the school’s Facilities TeamÌýand ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Estates to ensure social distancing, personal hygiene and - most importantly - the safety of all on site.ÌýÌý

Here EastÌýisÌýremains closed for most cases, but we are working to make it accessible for staff and students later in the summer.ÌýÌý

Detailed guidelines, including what to do before attending your pre-booked session,ÌýareÌýavailable to staff and students via the Special Guidelines documentÌý(password protected link):ÌýÌý

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Working

Working from home should be prioritised for all those whose work can be carried out offsite, both academic and professional.Ìý

The majority ofÌýthe school’s academic and professional services staff are currently workingÌýremotely butÌýare reachable during their usual working hours. VisitÌýourÌýPeopleÌýpages for contact details.ÌýÌý

For urgent matters, the Teaching & Learning team can now be contacted by staff and students via email orÌýMicrosoft Teams.ÌýÌý

WellbeingÌý

Students are encouraged to get in touch with their Personal Tutor or Departmental Tutor if they need support.ÌýStaff can reach out to their colleagues, as well asÌýCare First. Ìý

There are excellent resources to help you stay healthy and positive available viaÌý×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ÌýStudent Support and WellbeingÌýandÌýalsoÌývia theÌý.ÌýPlease stay in close contact with tutors, friends, peers and colleagues.  Ìý

VisitingÌýÌý

Until further notice, The Bartlett School of ArchitectureÌýis closed to visitors and all public eventsÌýare being heldÌýonline.ÌýÌý

This summer, the school will be hosting a large-scale virtual open day for undergraduate students and launching our Summer Show 2021 on our innovative online exhibition platform, alongsideÌýa number ofÌýpublic lectures and seminars.ÌýÌý

Explore our recentÌýexhibitions at  Ìýand visitÌýourÌýEvents calendarÌýor follow us on social media for the latest updates. Ìý

More Information


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Tutors: Barry Wark , Maria Knutsson-Hall ( Maternity) & Levent Ozruh
Critics: Barbara Campbell-Lange, Professor Marcos Cruz, Gonzalo Herrero, Laura Mark, Justin Nichols, Hannes Mayer

Student work: Y3 Heather Black

Date of crit: 01/05/20

Short Description:ÌýStudents from UG2Ìýare exploring biophilic theory and computational tools to design buildings in Amman. The projects are inspired by Petra and the diverse Jordanian landscapes.