Scottish Crime Campus Case Study
Gordon Murray’s paper takes a comprehensive look at the background, context and research that informed the design of the Scottish Crime Campus in Glasgow.
Publications
ARQ – Rethinking Architectural Education Paper
Building on his 2012 ARQ article, Gordon Murray discusses the need to rethink architectural education at a time of rapid change. As a new generation of savvy and digitally agile graduates emerges to reinvent the profession, how well are they supported by the current educational model?
Manchester Central Library POE
Manchester Central Library is one of the busiest public libraries in the UK. The Grade II listed building underwent major refurbishment between 2010 and 2014, and this post occupancy evaluation examines how well the space meets the needs of staff and visitors.
PlanBEE Campaign
An introduction to the origins of PlanBEE, a campaign for change in built environment education.
Manchester Central Library
A modern classic: Ryder’s extensive redevelopment of Manchester’s Grade II listed Central Library is reviewed by Building.
Ryder
Rutter Carroll’s book celebrates Ryder Architecture – our practice, history, projects and people.
Newcastle City Library
Newcastle City Library
Discover the history and future of Newcastle City Library through the eyes of the librarians, architects, builders and artists who contributed to the landmark building in the heart of Newcastle city centre.
Free Schools Thinking
This report outlines the framework for freeing up thinking about the education system and the way schools work: the time when learning happens, the spaces in which teachers plan and deliver lessons, the range of people who help to support learning, and the places where schools can operate and be located.
Cobalt
The origins, planning and evolution of a major development: this publication details the journey of Cobalt through the eyes of Ryder’s design team.