ABOUT BLOCK is a week-long architectural festival organised by The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Architecture, Design and the City.

The City’s heritage and regeneration is highlighted through a programme of exhibitions, events, walks, talks and tours across the city. The Festival receives core funding from Glasgow City Council. BLOCK will run from 8 – 15 October 2005.

  
 
Programme Aims

• To re-enforce Glasgow as an energetic and ever adapting city
• To promote and celebrate the City’s architectural heritage, present and regeneration
• To celebrate and showcase Glasgow’s architects and its architecture
• To deliver a cohesive, relevant, meaningful and memorable programme to all Glaswegians, people who work in the city and visitors
• To build on the success of BLOCK 2004 by increasing the number and types of events, therefore attracting larger audiences
• To deliver a wide ranging programme with events of different scales and themes to suit varying needs
• To increase notions of civic pride and community participation
• To forge international links and bring international examples of excellence to Glasgow
 
Economic Aims
• To increase economic activity in Glasgow as a result of the BLOCK programme
• To place Glasgow on an international stage, socially, culturally and economically
• To work with relevant partners to create new opportunities and maximise existing initiatives
• To increase national and international visitors to Glasgow
 
Benefits
• Further position Glasgow as vibrant international destination, promoting ‘Place Quality’ to attract more visitors and citizens
• Highlight Glasgow as a centre of excellence for urban regeneration
• Raise city residents awareness of our architectural heritage, present and future
• Engage people of all ages and backgrounds with the built environment
• Contribute to economic sustainability by supporting designers and architects who work in the city
• Increase visitors to the city and visitors to the city centre
• Promotes and reinforces the brand “Glasgow: Scotland with Style”
 
Frequently asked questions

Q. How do I join the mailing list to request a copy of the Official programme?
A. You can fill in the on-line Mailing List form or call 0141 204 4400
You can also view the programme online here.

Q. What is the date of BLOCK 2006?
A. Block 2006 is taking part during September to coincide with Mackintosh Festival. Dates will be announced shortly.

Q. What resources are available for journalists?
A. For all the latest press releases, please click here. If you require images, press passes, or would like to speak to a member of the press team please contact Lesley Booth
lesley.booth@newcenturypr.com

Q. How can I book a place at the Urban Summit?
A. You can contact:
Jennifer Martin
jennifer.martin@thelighthouse.co.uk
+44 (0) 141 225 8413

Q. How can I book a place at the Zaha Hadid lecture?
A. Contact VisitScotland Glasgow Information Centre by calling 0141 204 4400
 
Education and Outreach
There is a number of education and outreach activities aimed at giving a deeper insight into BLOCK architecture festival and to help reach those who might otherwise face barriers to its work. For more information click here or contact:

Tassy Thompson
Education Workshop Officer
t: +44 (0) 141 225 0100
e: tassy@thelighthouse.co.uk
 
Book Your Tickets
0141 204 4400
You can book tickets by calling VisitScotland quoting: BLOCK Architecture Festival
 
Zaha Hadid's Museum of Transport
 
Architectural Stars & Bars
 
Claystation

Contact BLOCK: Architecture Festival Glasgow 2005

BLOCK welcomes your comments on our website or any other aspect of the Festival.

You can write to us at:

BLOCK: Architecture Festival Glasgow
The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU

Press enquiries will be handled between Mon - Fri: 09.30-17.00.  

Out with these hours contact:

Lesley Booth, New Century PR
lesley.booth@newcenturypr.com
0779 941 4474

John McDonald, The Lighthouse
john.mcdonald@thelighthouse.co.uk
0141 225 8407

If you have a question about BLOCK, please have a look at the ABOUT page first to see if it has already been answered.

Project Management by Oyster Arts Management
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Design by Skratch
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