Sir Nicholas Grimshaw Inaugural Lecture

In this informal lecture, Nick Grimshaw will show details and full-scale images of many of his completed buildings. He will also be creating concept images of these buildings live at the event, to be projected instantly. The aim is to try and pinpoint the boundary, if it exists, between a concept and an ‘execution’ drawing, which can be used as an instruction to make something. In juxtaposing these two forms, he will be considering if either type of drawing can be considered a work of art and whether it matters if an image is created by the hand itself, or by the hand holding a mouse!

Sir Nicholas Grimshaw graduated with Honours from the Architectural Association in 1965 and immediately started his own practice. His buildings of the 60s and 70s gained recognition for their innovative approach to construction and detailing.

Grimshaw was formed in 1980, over time cementing a reputation for rational building that draws on rigorous engineering combined with the fundamental principles of architecture and a profound understanding of materials. Sir Nicholas has lectured in 21 countries worldwide. He is a registered architect in England, France, Germany and Spain and the state of New York.

Sir Nicholas was elected a Royal Academician in 1994 and President of the Royal Academy in 2004. He is also an Honorary fellow of the AIA. He was knighted in 2002 and continues to actively lead his practice as Chairman of the Board.

Event details:

Thursday 3rd September 2009

4.30 - 5.30 pm
Capturing the Concept : Sir Nicholas Grimshaw Inaugural Lecture
The Lecture Theatre
Wimbledon College of Art
To book a place RSVP: info@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk with 'Grimshaw' in the subject heading. Refreshments will be served after the lecture