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Gives details of premiums in various classes, when awarded, to whom

Gives details of premiums in various classes, when awarded, to whom.

Gives details of premiums in various classes, when awarded, to whom

The aim of the project was to define the role of manufacturing in a sustainable economy, which the Society considered to be one of the key issues of economic and industrial policy facing the UK. A linked series of three lectures and five seminars to clarify the significance of a healthy manufacturing sector in improving the UK's international trade and economic growth.

A linked series of seminars and lectures, organised in association with Andersen Consulting.

The functions of the group were to keep the RSA in touch with developments in manufactures and commerce; provide ideas for lectures, projects and initiatives; advise on the value of suggestions for lectures, projects and initiatives coming from the Fellowship and the extent to which the RSA name should be attached to them; evaluate the quality of the RSA manufactures and commerce programme; support the RSA in the formulation and dissemination of ideas and project results and provide advice on sponsorship for manufacturing activities.

Exhibitions

1851 Great Exhibition

Image used to illustrate lecture text for 'Representation in building' by Steven Groak, held at the RSA, 18/2/1998. Photograph supplied by Steven Groak and Ove Arup and Partners

Richard Wentworth worked with Charlie Mackeith of Ian Simpson Architects on the development of this museum. A dialogue was created between the museum, architects and other specialist professionals to influence approaches to the detailed design work. The project suffered a variety of difficulties and was completed in 2003. Client: The Manchester Museum. Award value £5,000.

Grenville Davey collaborated with Simpson Associated Architects on the concept, planning and design framework for the redevelopment of Manchester city centre, following a bomb blast in 1996. Davey worked to improve the quality of the spaces and buildings and identify appropriate opportunities for the inclusion of art therein. The project design stage was completed in 1998. Client: Manchester Millennium Ltd. Award value £10,000.

The Management Group was responsible for the day to day management of the Society. It met fortnightly, and was chaired by the Director of the RSA