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Silicone moulds used in the prototyping process of mycelium tiles for use in the domestic interior. Created during Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design. from Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design project titled "Digital Design Craft Fabrication".

Project Synopsis: Recognising the increasing uptake of domestic craft activities seen during the COVID pandemic lockdowns, and the need driven by climate change to reconsider the materials we use and our relationships to the objects we surround ourselves with, this project proposes a series of interior objects to be crafted in and for the domestic environment, using waste material and other environmentally responsible materials.

Craft within two contrasting areas of Scotland (Glasgow and Argyll) formed the basis for the project research, with interviews and observation of craft practitioners working in these areas conducted. Both analogue and digital methods were employed to process, manipulate and experiment with the data collected, and through this, new interior objects of domestic craft have been proposed. The forms of the proposed objects speak directly of the processes through which they have developed, highlighting the wider environmental connections of the objects.

Hand crafting objects for your own domestic environment results in objects valued on many levels. From valuing simply for the enjoyment of making or the ability to create something useful, to valuing these crafted objects’ ability to store memories or to express self-identity through their creation and display. In creating interior objects which are highly valued, their future responsible use is secured.

Artefact description: Silicon moulds taken from 3D Printed ‘tile’ which is an example of forms created through extraction and manipulation of data from a soundscape of furniture designer/maker Martin Campbell working in his workshop in the Southside of Glasgow. Scripts written within the visual scripting language Grasshopper were used with a 2D visual representation (spectral frequency image) of the furniture making soundscape as an input to the scripts. This input data was then used to drive the creation of 3D forms which were 3D printed.

The 3D prints are fixed to a plywood, pine and cement base (a leftover material exploration from a previous project) to allow silicone moulds to be taken from the 3D prints. The moulds were used during the project to create a mycelium tile grown on waste wood shavings taken from Martin Campbell’s workshop. This prototype is recorded within the digital project journal, but unfortunately decayed quickly. A jesmonite tile taken from one of the moulds is included as a physical artefact (NMC/2000C).

The mycelium tile was proposed for use as an internal window shuttering system. Mycelium, which is the root system of fungus, is currently a popular bio-material being explored within the design and construction industries as an environmentally responsible alternative to many existing materials such as leather. The mycelium can be grown on waste materials such as wood shavings, or as was also suggested in this project, domestic food waste such as coffee grounds or vegetable peelings. The mycelium can be grown in moulds, with the material baked once removed from the mould to stop further growth.

3D Prints on plywood, pine and cement base made during the prototyping process of mycelium tiles for use in the domestic interior. Created during Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design. from Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design project titled "Digital Design Craft Fabrication".

Project Synopsis: Recognising the increasing uptake of domestic craft activities seen during the COVID pandemic lockdowns, and the need driven by climate change to reconsider the materials we use and our relationships to the objects we surround ourselves with, this project proposes a series of interior objects to be crafted in and for the domestic environment, using waste material and other environmentally responsible materials.

Craft within two contrasting areas of Scotland (Glasgow and Argyll) formed the basis for the project research, with interviews and observation of craft practitioners working in these areas conducted. Both analogue and digital methods were employed to process, manipulate and experiment with the data collected, and through this, new interior objects of domestic craft have been proposed. The forms of the proposed objects speak directly of the processes through which they have developed, highlighting the wider environmental connections of the objects.

Hand crafting objects for your own domestic environment results in objects valued on many levels. From valuing simply for the enjoyment of making or the ability to create something useful, to valuing these crafted objects’ ability to store memories or to express self-identity through their creation and display. In creating interior objects which are highly valued, their future responsible use is secured.

Artefact description: 3D Prints which are examples of forms created through extraction and manipulation of data from a soundscape of furniture designer/maker Martin Campbell working in his workshop in the Southside of Glasgow. Scripts written within the visual scripting language Grasshopper were used with a 2D visual representation (spectral frequency image) of the furniture making soundscape as an input to the scripts. This input data was then used to drive the creation of 3D forms which were 3D printed.

The 3D prints are fixed to a plywood, pine and cement base (a leftover material exploration from a previous project) to allow silicone moulds to be taken from the 3D prints. The moulds were used during the project to create a mycelium tile grown on waste wood shavings taken from Martin Campbell’s workshop. This prototype is recorded within the digital project journal, but unfortunately decayed quickly. A jesmonite 3D Printed 'tile' has been created in its place (NMC/2000D).

The mycelium tile was proposed for use as an internal window shuttering system. Mycelium, which is the root system of fungus, is currently a popular bio-material being explored within the design and construction industries as an environmentally responsible alternative to many existing materials such as leather. The mycelium can be grown on waste materials such as wood shavings, or as was also suggested in this project, domestic food waste such as coffee grounds or vegetable peelings. The mycelium can be grown in moulds, with the material baked once removed from the mould to stop further growth.

3D Printed ‘tile' made during the prototyping process of mycelium tiles for use in the domestic interior. Created during Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design. from Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design project titled "Digital Design Craft Fabrication".

Project Synopsis: Recognising the increasing uptake of domestic craft activities seen during the COVID pandemic lockdowns, and the need driven by climate change to reconsider the materials we use and our relationships to the objects we surround ourselves with, this project proposes a series of interior objects to be crafted in and for the domestic environment, using waste material and other environmentally responsible materials.

Craft within two contrasting areas of Scotland (Glasgow and Argyll) formed the basis for the project research, with interviews and observation of craft practitioners working in these areas conducted. Both analogue and digital methods were employed to process, manipulate and experiment with the data collected, and through this, new interior objects of domestic craft have been proposed. The forms of the proposed objects speak directly of the processes through which they have developed, highlighting the wider environmental connections of the objects.

Hand crafting objects for your own domestic environment results in objects valued on many levels. From valuing simply for the enjoyment of making or the ability to create something useful, to valuing these crafted objects’ ability to store memories or to express self-identity through their creation and display. In creating interior objects which are highly valued, their future responsible use is secured.

Artefact description: 3D Printed ‘tile’ which is an example of forms created through extraction and manipulation of data from a soundscape of furniture designer/maker Martin Campbell working in his workshop in the Southside of Glasgow. Scripts written within the visual scripting language Grasshopper were used with a 2D visual representation (spectral frequency image) of the furniture making soundscape as an input to the scripts. This input data was then used to drive the creation of 3D forms which were 3D printed.

The 3D prints are fixed to a plywood, pine and cement base (a leftover material exploration from a previous project) to allow silicone moulds to be taken from the 3D prints. The moulds were used during the project to create a mycelium tile grown on waste wood shavings taken from Martin Campbell’s workshop. This prototype is recorded within the digital project journal, but unfortunately decayed quickly.

The mycelium tile was proposed for use as an internal window shuttering system. Mycelium, which is the root system of fungus, is currently a popular bio-material being explored within the design and construction industries as an environmentally responsible alternative to many existing materials such as leather. The mycelium can be grown on waste materials such as wood shavings, or as was also suggested in this project, domestic food waste such as coffee grounds or vegetable peelings. The mycelium can be grown in moulds, with the material baked once removed from the mould to stop further growth.

Documents and objects related to Alfredo Avella's teaching career at GSA and work as an artist. Includes sketches and finished artworks, correspondence, photographs, two- and three-dimensional designs, printed ephemera, etc.

Correspondence related to commissions for Edinburgh College of Domestic Science, the Church of Christ the King in King's Park, the Scottish Police Federation, Drumchapel Old Parish Church, St Mungo's Academy F.P. Centenary Club, Motherwell and Wishaw Civic Centre, Buchanan Parish Church, Denny Civic Theatre and Denny Westpark Church.
Original folder was labelled "Avella Commissions".

Digital journal (digital file - PDF) plus 5 MP3s and 6 MP4s from Stage 3 of Master of Design in Interior Design project titled "Digital Design Craft Fabrication".

Project Synopsis: Recognising the increasing uptake of domestic craft activities seen during the COVID pandemic lockdowns, and the need driven by climate change to reconsider the materials we use and our relationships to the objects we surround ourselves with, this project proposes a series of interior objects to be crafted in and for the domestic environment, using waste material and other environmentally responsible materials.

Craft within two contrasting areas of Scotland (Glasgow and Argyll) formed the basis for the project research, with interviews and observation of craft practitioners working in these areas conducted. Both analogue and digital methods were employed to process, manipulate and experiment with the data collected, and through this, new interior objects of domestic craft have been proposed. The forms of the proposed objects speak directly of the processes through which they have developed, highlighting the wider environmental connections of the objects.

Hand crafting objects for your own domestic environment results in objects valued on many levels. From valuing simply for the enjoyment of making or the ability to create something useful, to valuing these crafted objects’ ability to store memories or to express self-identity through their creation and display. In creating interior objects which are highly valued, their future responsible use is secured.

Material related to designing a board game to be used as a teaching tool for students of architecture and construction courses. Created by both Chris Platt and another student, David Smith, as they decided to design this game instead of writing a 10,000 word essay. Features two items: the commission report, and the game equipment in a wooden box. This special subject output was submitted in October 1980.

Copy of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Journal, September 1964, which features a photo of the knight sculpture from the Scottish Industries Exhibition 1964's Hall of Heritage on the cover.

Booklet titled "Welcome to New Members", issued by Drumchapel Old Parish Church, containing the history of the parish and church information.

Order of services for the unveiling of the McTaggart Memorial Windows at Westpark Church on Easter Sunday 1972.

Print of the front cover of Scottish Field, August 1964, featuring a painting by Alfredo Avella. Painting, signed "Avella" in the bottom right corner, depicts a violinist on a cool-toned abstract background, with the words "Edinburgh Festival 1964" painted around the figure. There is a wide margin around the cover.

Auction information for Alfredo Avella's 'Homage to Braque' and 'Homage to Picasso'.

A series of notes separated by lines. Notes read: "Joints 18'' centre approx. 10' 9 1/2'' from", "Templates for back of fires", "Joints direction, Grate if possible, -", "underneath flat (possible bearing wall) " "side wall bearing wall, [illegible] later in plaster". Originally found with designs and artworks but unclear which design it may refer to.

A booklet with brown card cover and textured beige pages, titled 'Ludwig Schaffrath' in white letters. The interior pages contain photographs of artwork by Schaffrath and typewritten information about his work. Estimated to date from c1974, based on the presence of a document in this collection relating to a Schaffrath exhibition in 1974.

Order of services for the dedication of the East Window, Drumchapel Old Parish Church, dated 31 May 1970.

Outside cover of the May 1964 edition of Scottish Field, featuring an unsigned painting of a harbour town on the front and an advertisement for Long John Scotch Whisky on the back. Both inside covers feature advertisements printed in red and black.

Print of the unsigned painting of a harbour town featured on the May 1964 edition of Scottish Field. There is a blank space at the bottom of the page where the features banner would be on the final cover design.

Print of the front cover of Scottish Field, September 1964, featuring a painting of a suspension bridge signed "James Smith". There is a white margin around the cover and CMYK colour bars at the top of the page.

Invoice from Hartley, Wood & Co., Sunderland, addressed to "Mr A. Avella, Glasgow School of Art" and dated 12th March 1981. Invoice has been stamped to indicate payment, payment date 25th March 1981. Another stamp has been signed by Alfredo Avella.

Requisition form from Glasgow School of Art Murals and Stained Glass Department to Heaps, Arnold & Heaps. Dated 24 Feb 1981 and signed Alfredo Avella. A note in the "Goods" section of the form reads "URGENT". Various notes, including an order number and phone number, are written in the margins of the form. "Smallest quantity" is written on the reverse.

Handwritten notes titled 'Heaps Arnold & Heaps' and dated 17 Jul 1980. "Lead weight pre-oz" is written above the main body of the notes

Handwritten notes in pencil and ink on the reverse of the typed minutes of a meeting of the General Purposes Committee, Glasgow School of Art, dated 15 Nov 1978. The bottom of the page has been torn off from below the second line of the list of Attending. The notes in Avella's handwriting are related to materials and include an order number. A note in different handwriting reads "Alf, Phone Mr McFarlane" and lists a phone number.

Two black and white cityscape photographs taken on street level, each with a round black sticker placed in the lower third, and two architectural plans. Both plans are titled "Buchanan Street/Gordon Street Permanent Pedestrian Scheme" and have "The Corporation of Glasgow Planning Department" printed at the bottom of the page, The name "James H. Rae" appears on one and "Robert D. Mansley" on the other. Original envelope found under DC 102/1/53.

Invoice from James P. McPhie, Glass Merchant, Glazing Contractor and Embosser and Stainer. Dated 24 June 1980 and addressed to "Mr A. Avella, Stained GlassDept. [sic], Glasgow School of Art". Invoice has been stamped and initialled to indicate payment, stamp is dated 5th November 1980.

Folder containing:
Correspondence related to Avella's teaching position at the Glasgow School of Art
Two letters of reference on behalf of Avella - one signed Walter Pritchard D.A. dated 17th May 1965 and one signed David H. Donaldson dated 26th May 1965
The minutes of a meeting of the Glasgow School of Art School and Staff Committee on the 16th December 1974 during which Avella's salary grading was discussed
A document relating to the structure of the Glasgow School of Art's First Year Course (Session 1974/75)
A copy of the Glasgow School of Art's Standard Conditions of Service for Full-Time Members of Teaching Staff (Dated May 1973).

Original folder labelled "Alfredo Avella, GSA, contract, 2 letters of reference".

Invoice from Glasgow Glazing Company, relation to supply and delivery of solder and lead canes, addressed to "Mr Avella, Glasgow School of Art" and dated 30th June 1980. On the reverse are several handwritten calculations.

Advice note from John Baird Ltd., dated 30th June 1980, addressed to "A. Avella (staff), Stained Glass Dept., Haldene Building". Under "Description of Order", sandblasted glass and white acid are listed, but the white acid has been crossed out in pencil.

Invoice from MacGregor & Moir Ltd, dated 20 Oct 1980. The left half of the page is faded but the invoice address appears to be the Glasgow School of Art and Alfredo Avella's signature is visible on a stamp in the lower left part of the page.

Notes written in blue coloured pencil by Alfredo Avella on the reverse of a torn-off section of a stock list from Queensborough Motors, Glasgow. At the top of the page is a gridded rectangle, annotated "Bright Blue grid, Paint ground - make grid with Letraset + Paint over with Deep Dark Blue". Two wavy lines separate this section of the page from a lower section containing notes that read 'three-way painting three colours. - change also [dwinni?] lime" and "colours ? lime colour". At the bottom of the page are three rectangles divided into numbered sections vertically, with the numbers 1-3 arranged differently in each. The stock list from Queensborough Motors is dated March 1974 and features both a modern Glasgow postcode, G12, and the number of a Glasgow postal district, W2, which predates the introduction of the national postcode system.

Invoice from the Glasgow School of Art, dated 16 Dec 1980. Addressed "Mr Avella Staff" and signed by Alfredo Avella.

Documents related to Avella's work as an artist including invoices, notes, information leaflets for tools and documents from the British Society of Master Glass-Painters, the Federation of British Craft Societies, the Design Council Scottish Committee, the Hungarian Academy of Arts and Crafts and the Crafts Advisory Committee. Also includes some sketches and notes.

Correspondence, sketches and blueprints related to commissions for St Mungo's Academy F.P. Centenary Club, Greenock New Town Centre, a Mrs Muirhead, Kilsyth Church, Arnene Taverns Limited, Queen Victoria School in Dunblane, Strathclyde Country Park Centre, Renton Howard Wood Associates, the Church of Christ the King, Bishopbriggs Sports Centre, Craiglockhart Parish Church, Greenock Shopping Centre and a Mr and Mrs Mathieson. Folder also contains correspondence related to the potential sale of Avella's work in Nova Scotia (14 Jul 1975) and a financial document for the year to 5 April 1976. Original folder labelled "Alfredo Avella, DKF Avella Commissions".

A printed Glasgow City Council document relating to the approval of a proposed excambion in relation to the site of former St Stephen's Church at Fountainwell Drive and site at Dobbies Loan (Ward 10 and 17). A handwritten annotation at the top of the page reads 'St Stephen's Church'.

Copy of the Journal of the British Society of Master Glass-Painters, 1978-79 Volume XVII No. 2 in an envelope addressed to Alfredo Avella. Postmark is dated 20th March 1979.

Letter dated 12th September 1980 from Pamela Reekie, assistant keeper, Hunterian Art Gallery, addressed to Mr George Carson, Glasgow School of Art, in relation to production of replicas for the Mackintosh House at the Hunterian Art Gallery. Reekie asks for advice on how best to achieve the correct finish on the glass of the hall and stairway lights. A black and white photograph of one of the lights is tucked into the fold of the letter, annotated on reverse as "AC4123". A handwritten note at the bottom of the page reads "2nd Oct (Thursday). 10 a.m.".

Handwritten draft of a letter of recommendation for David McLaren. The letter is undated, but is written on headed Glasgow School of Art paper which lists Professor Anthony Jones as director, dating the letter to between 1980 and 1985.

A typed letter, signed Hanna Singer, in relation to RSA Bursary Awards. The bottom of the letter, below the signature, appears to have been torn off. The number 2 in the top centre indicates there may originally have been another page of the letter. Annotations in the margin, seemingly in Alfredo Avella's handwriting, read "Mr. McInnes. Buck & Hickman. Kathe.". On the reverse are handwritten contact details for "Ronald McCallum (Regional audio Dept)".

Various documents relating to Avella's work and artistic practice.

An architectural plan on paper printed with the name and address of Thomas Cordiner Cunningham and Partners, architects and town planning consultants. The plan appears to be related to a single room. In the top left corner of the plan is an annotation of Avella's name and address. Both this address and the architects' use the numbers of Glasgow postal districts which predate the introduction of the national postcode system, indicating that this document likely dates from before the mid-1970s when modern postcodes became ubiquitous. In the 'revisions' section of the page is a note which reads '167 Bath St., Dean of Guild Court Office, Mining Warrant Form'. On the reverse, there is a small rectangular sketch annotated with measurements and a separate annotation which reads 'Glasgowcorp 221-9600., Mr W Kilwraith EXT-2443., Monday Mning [sic] 10.30, Room 77'.

Letter from Deancraft Limited, Stoke-On-Trent, dated 14th November 1980, related to an order potentially sent in error. The letter is addressed "Dear Sirs" and the delivery address is the Glasgow School of Art. There are several pencil line at various angles toward the bottom of the page, similar to those made by someone testing a pencil. A stamp on the reverse reads "18 Nov 1980".

Correspondence and documents related to commissions for St Stephen's Church and Presbytery, Sighthill, and Paisley Abbey. Original folder labelled "D & A Avella Commissions".

Letter from Thomas Cordiner, Cunningham and Partners, dated 3 Nov 1971, in relation to price estimates for a commission for St Stephen's Church, Sighthill.

Letter from Donald H. MacPherson, dated 4 Oct 1979, in relation to Avella's approximate fee for work in Paisley Abbey. Letter mentions a guide to Paisley Abbey which had originally been enclosed. Draft response from Alfredo Avella on reverse, dated 14 Oct 1979.

Print of a drawing by Danny Ferguson captioned "Staff Association Party on the Retiral of Mr Robert Begg as Chairman of Governors May 7th 1976" with added hand-drawn caricature (assumed to be Avella) and signature reading "Ferguson 76". The caricature, which is placed between the figure of Begg and the crowd of GSA staff, shows a man smoking with one hand in his pocket and a speech bubble that reads "I'm not going... And it serves them right....". Several details, such as smoke rings from a pipe and shading on suits, have been added by hand to the print.

Envelope containing directories of Community Artists and Contact People, information about training for medical illustration and a large stapled document titled "Some Helpful Information for Art Students Concerning Jobs, Grants, Publications Etc." dated October 1979. Envelope was originally addressed "Professor A Jones, Director" but this has been crossed out and replaced with "Mr Avella". Annotation on the envelope reads "GSA, Bursary, Jobs".

Information sheets from the British Society of Master Glass-Painters, one dated November 1979 and one dated October 1980, in an envelope addressed to Alfredo Avella.

Typed letter from Donald H. McPherson to Alfredo Avella in relation to Paisley Abbey, dated 19 Oct 1979. Notes handwritten on reverse read "Paisley. 2 days visit. 2. days preparing report.. Transport, etc.".

Typed letter from Donald H. MacPherson to Alfredo Avella in relation to Piasley Abbey, dated 25 Oct 1979. Notes on reverse handwritten by Avella, dated 5 Nov 1979.

Typed letter from Donald H. McPherson to Alfredo Avella in relation to Paisley Abbey, dated 7 Dec 1979. Draft response by Alfredo Avella handwritten on reverse.

Typed letter from Alfredo Avella addressed to Donald H. MacPherson and titled 'Paisley Abbey'. The letter is dated 5 Dec 1979 and lists a price of £150.00 for Professional Fees. Annotated as "copy".