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Student Books

The students final project was to create a book that captured their London experience. This past week all our photos were uploaded to the server so that we could all have access to the best images possible. A conservative estimate would be that there are now over 10,000 pictures available. I will be uploaded more book covers in the days to come.

Aug 4

Two of our group returned today from their prolonged stay in England where they had a brief visit to the coast and then Paris. The students books are coming along nicely and class ends tomorrow, though the friendships and memories will last forever.

Aug 2 and 3

Tuesday and Wednesday were work days, with the students furiously sorting pictures, reminiscing about our trip and laying out their books. The professors were there to offer guidance and help.

July_31 and Aug_1

We had to leave the hotel at 7am on the shuttle to Heathrow. When we arrived we found our 10:35 flight had been delayed till 12:35 or later. We shopped and waited around the airport and did some last minute shopping. Then after the almost 11 hour flight we arrived in LAX, to get our shuttle and finally make it home.
Monday we all came back together and the students began working in earnest on their book. This will be the routine for the rest of the week.

July_30

Hello again.
We are mostly back and Monday we went back to work. However, that is not what this post is about. On Saturday 4 of us rented bikes and rode across London to Melrose and Morgon for some breakfast stopping at Primrose Hill to look at the view of London one last time. Then we rode the canals and headed to the Transportation Museum, had a delicious lunch, then to the National Portrait Gallery back to the Nido to rest, over to the Ten Bells pub (where Jack the Ripper was supposed to imbibe) and finally a delicious Italian dinner.

July 29 - last presentation

Today we gave our last presentations at Buro Happold. As our meeting wasn't until lunch time the students had time to polish their presentations a bit more in the morning before dressing in business attire and facing a tube ride. The presentations went well and Buro was pleased. What remained of the afternoon was spent working a bit on the final project - My London Experience book. Saturday is the last day here and the last opportunity to gather information for the book, sight see, and enjoy London.
This may be the last post until we arrive back in the US... See you soon.

July 28 - rounding turn 3 - with a view

Today we worked in the Sky Lounge. The groups projects were brought close to completion. A bonus for our location was that we could see the Olympic Park!

July 27 - 1YTG

After leaving Hampton we made our way to Trafalgar Square to be part of the One Year to the 2012 Ceremony. It was special to be there after working on the Olympics these past weeks, and for the professors, years.

July 27 - work, palace...

Work began at 9 but the student had till 1:30 before we had to leave to catch a bus, then a train out to Hampton Palace. The summer palace of Henry VIII. The grounds, gardens, and buildings are beautiful and make for a nice break from the creative work we are doing.

July 26 - Work, Work, Play

Today was a 9 to 5 day. Research and information was culled and sorted, then reevaluated and enhanced or disgarded. The design teams were in a good place by 5. The professors rode bikes to meet with another Chapman Professor who was in town doing research. They enjoyed a pint at the Ol Cheshire Cheese, a pub who's latest remodel was in the 1600's. The professors then met a majority of the students to enjoy the play Billy Elliot.

July 25 - Buro and Design Museum

This morning we left at 9:15 for our 10 am meeting with the engineering firm, Buro Happold. We heard from 3 different engineers who for 2.5 hours gave us an overview of what they have been working on to make the 2012 games the greenest ever. We then left for lunch and the Design Museum. As our day was full the creative work began at about 7 pm with a group brainstorming session.

July 24 - Oxford

Today we left "home" at 9 am to take the tube to a station to buy our tickets for a train to go to Oxford. We arrived in Oxford at noon and split up to explore the town. As you can see it was a beautiful warm day, the first we've really had since being here. The city, the buildings, the history were all amazing - as was the blue sky and the 70+ degree weather. It was so nice.
A highlight for the blogger was to visit the pub where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolken met for years with other writers/scholars to discuss many things including their work. Having a pint in that pub was a special experience.

July 23 - TATE

On Saturday we took our time leaving "home" and then went to check out a local market, followed by lunch, followed by a visit to the Tate Modern Museum. That evening some of our group went to a play while others went to dinner at the Red Onion.
By all reports the food and the play were great.