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Richard Koeck

Professor Richard Koeck
Dipl.-Ing. (FH), M.Phil. (Cantab), Ph.D. (Cantab)

Research

CAVA | Centre for Architecture and the Visual Arts

Prof Koeck is Director of CAVA.Centre for Architecture and the Visual Arts (CAVA)

Richard’s research is situated in Architecture and Design theory and practice, where he provides insight into, and defines new ways of thinking about the representation of and engagement with architectural and urban forms, narratives and creative design practices. His research combines three principle interlocking knowledge domains: space, media and people. Richard’s research is often applied to architectural/urban design, digital heritage, urban advertising and placemaking projects. His work is methodologically underpinned by the use of theories and techniques that bridge analogue and digital culture, including digital film/animations, 3D and holographic capture, digital databases and mapping, spatial and immersive media. He is interested in receiving applications of prospective PhD students in the following areas.

> Film, Digital Media & Architecture
> Locative Media & Spatial Computation
> Creative Design Practice & Digital Placemaking
> Outdoor Advertising and City Branding

Research grants

Shaun the Sheep Mixed Reality Experience

ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL

February 2019 - August 2019

Open Planning

ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL

March 2013 - June 2013

Open Planning 2

ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL

February 2014 - October 2014

Rhythmanalysis

ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL

February 2013 - March 2014

Cinematic Geographies of Battersea: Urban Interface & Site-Specific Spatial Knowledge

ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL

June 2012 - September 2013

Beyond the Constructivist Museum: Re-Thinking Gallery Education

ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL

February 2013 - May 2013

    Research collaborations

    Dr Weija Ma

    AHRC Shaun the Sheep Immersive

    Shanghai Theatre Academy

    AHRC project to develop a prototype immersive visitor experience for Shanghai.

    Prof Jingping Zhang

    AHRC Shaun the Sheep Immersive

    Shanghai Theatre Academy

    AHRC project to develop a prototype immersive visitor experience for Shanghai.

    Prof Zhizing Liu

    AHRC Shaun the Sheep Immersive

    Shanghai Theatre Academy

    AHRC project to develop a prototype immersive visitor experience for Shanghai.

    Prof Sylvia Pan

    AHRC Shaun the Sheep Immersive

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    AHRC project to develop a prototype immersive visitor experience for Shanghai.

    Lorna Probert, Chloe Barraclough and Gav Strange

    AHRC Shaun the Sheep Immersive Experience

    Aardman

    AHRC project to develop a prototype immersive visitor experience for Shanghai.

    Mike Stubbs and Roger McKinley

    Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT)

    Rhythmanalysis. Funded by Creative Exchange. http://thecreativeexchange.org/projects/rhythmanalysis-0

    Research Grant with Professor Nan Zhang

    Central South University China

    Research Grant in collaboration with colleagues from Central South University and University of Cambridge. Funding body: National Natural Science Foundation of China. Title: A Quantitative Study of the Narrative System in Historic Urban Environments. Professor Nan Zhang (PI) (Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Central South University), (CI) Dr Andong Lu (University of Cambridge), (CI) Dr Richard Koeck, University of Liverpool, (CI) Mr Amir Soltani (University of Cambridge). Period of Funding: 4 Years (2012.01-2015.12). Award Number: 51178465/E080101. Value: CNY 500,000 (circa £50,000K).

    Prof Andong Lu

    Nanjing University

    Quantitative Study of Narrative Systems in Historic Urban Environments.

    Prof Francois Penz

    University of Cambridge

    Cinematic Geographies of Battersea. Funded by the AHRC. http://cinematicbattersea.blogspot.co.uk

    Janet Dugdale and Sharon Brown

    National Museums Liverpool (NML)

    Lumière Films. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/visit/galleries/overhead/lumiere.aspx

    Luis Urbano

    Universidade do Porto

    Ruptura Silenciosa. Funded by the Fundação para a Ciência ea Tecnologia. http://www.rupturasilenciosa.com