A tour for architects and everybody that enjoys beautiful buildings

OUR 15TH ARCHITECTURE TOUR

4-24 August 2018

ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF

ICELAND, SCANDINAVIA, ENGLAND & SCOTLAND

JOIN MALCOLM CARVER’S

London, Manchester, Glasgow, Reykjavik, Oslo, Aalborg & Copenhagen

DAY 1 Saturday 4 August 2018 DepartureTour members depart Australian for London. Please contact us for flight options.

DAY 2 Sunday 5 August 2018 LondonWe arrive into London early morning. Architecture in London is a rich collaboration of historic and contemporary architecture. Our introductory tour begins with the RAIA Gold Medallist 2017 Award project, LSE Saw Hock Student Centre, followed by an orientation tour. Highlights include Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square. Tonight we enjoy welcome drinks at our hotel.

DAY 3 Monday 6 August 2018 LondonWhilst we could spend days discovering the delights of London, we have selected two recent icons to visit; the ‘Gherkin’ by Foster Partners and the ‘Shard’ by Renzo Piano Workshop. The afternoon will be free for sightseeing, shopping or catching a West End show.

DAY 4 Tuesday 7 August 2018 ManchesterToday we head north to Manchester by coach with a visit to McLaren Technology Centre at Woking, and the Savill Building Visitor Centre in Windsor, plus a couple of extra surprises along the way.

DAY 5 Wednesday 8 August 2018 GlasgowToday we visit two interesting projects in Manchester by Australian architects Denton Corker Marshall and the days’ highlight will be a visit to the Imperial War Museum North by Daniel Libeskind. Then we travel by train to the wonderful city of Glasgow to see its architectural delights.

DAY 6 Thursday 9 August 2018 GlasgowScotland’s largest city has a great architectural heritage and contemp-orary culture. Highlights will include Hill House, House for an Art Lover, Willow Tea Rooms, all by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the architect who launched the Arts & Craft Movement in late 19th century. The afternoon will be free to explore Glasgow.

DAY 7 Friday 10 August 2018 GlasgowToday begins with one of Zaha Hadid’s recent buildings before her sad passing last year, Maggies Centre Kircaldy, then Glasgow School of Art by Stephen Holl and the Riverside Museum of Transport again by Zaha Hadid, Fosters Glasgow ‘Armadillo’ then a splendid ending past the magnificent example of Gothic architecture in Glasgow Cathedral.

DAY 8 Saturday 11 August 2018 ReykjavikWe fly north to Iceland’s flourishing capital, Reykjavik, to commence our tour offering diversity from contemporary high-quality new museums to spectacular landscapes and adventurous encounters with nature. In the afternoon we visit Ion Luxury Adventure Hotel by Minarc, then an orientation city coach tour.

DAY 9 Sunday 12 August 2018 ReykjavikWe begin today by visiting Harpa Concert Hall, which won the European Contemporary Architecture Award 2013, then B/14 Studio Granda, Icelandic Institute of Natural History, before visiting Hallgrimskirkja, the impressive landmark white Lutheran church that can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. They have an English service at 2:00pm for those interested.

DAY 10 Monday 13 August 2018 ReykjavikWe venture north to enjoy a spectacular tour of the Golden Circle, allowing us to experience the thrill of an erupting geyser, one of the country s most spectacular waterfalls, and Iceland s best-loved National Park. We visit the world famous high-temperature Geyser geothermal area, where you can watch enormous quantities of water tumble violently into a deep, meandering gorge. We also see the site of Iceland s ancient parliament and the place where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart at the rate of a few centimetres a year.

TOUR ITINERARY

The tour at a glance…Three previous architecture tours to this delightful part of the world were limited to the work of the renowned modernist architect, Alvar Aalto in Finland. This grand tour of Scandinavia extends beyond Finland and begins in the City of London where many may wish to explore before we begin our northern hemisphere journey. Scandinavia has long been on our horizon particularly with enthusiastic encouragement from our many friends and previous eminent guests who we hope will again join another grand architectural pilgrimage. This region of the world has long shown exceptional, original leading modernist trends in architecture, art and design that continues to inspire the whole world.

Our itinerary includes exciting and outstanding buildings with orientation tours of the gems in each city, providing a balance of old and new. We have also allowed free time for participants to individually enjoy particular buildings and landmarks of their choice, or time to enjoy galleries and museums and share the sheer pleasures these beautiful cities traditionally have to offer.

ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF

ICELAND, SCANDINAVIA, ENGLAND & SCOTLAND

Recent contemporary architecture coupled with iconic modern buildings, by outstanding award-winning and internationally renowned architects including Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, Jorn Utzon, Santiago Calatrava, Charles Rennie Mackintosh Daniel Libeskind, Denton, Corker Marshall, Stephen Holl and Zaha Hadid.

DAY 11 Tuesday 14 August 2018 ReykjavikThis morning we visit the famous Blue Lagoon hot springs. We explore the complex and see the beautiful lagoon. There is the chance for a dip for those interested. The afternoon is free.

DAY 12 Wednesday 15 August 2018 OsloIn the late morning we fly to Oslo, the capital of Norway. After transferring to our hotel late in the afternoon the evening is free to explore or rest.

DAY 13 Thursday 16 August 2018 AalborgThis morning we visit a couple of outstanding buildings in Olso, the Norwegian Museum of Architecture by acclaimed Norwegian modernist Sverre Fehn, and the New Opera House by Snohetta. We leave Oslo early afternoon for the ferry trip to Aalborg in Denmark, to begin the Jorn Utzon’s project portfolio part of our Scandinavian Tour.

DAY 14 Friday 17 August 2018 CopenhagenDenmark is endowed with many fine examples of Jorn Utzon’s works. We begin with a tour of the Utzon Centre, Aalborg, before continuing by coach to Copenhagen.

DAY 15 Saturday 18 August 2018 CopenhagenWe further explore Copenhagen’s outstanding buildings with visits to the New Royal Theatre, Finn Juhl’s House, Grundtvigs Church, and the Elephant House at the Zoo by Foster.

DAY 16 Sunday 19 August 2018 CopenhagenWe focus today on the outstanding examples of Jorn Utzon’s work in Denmark, including the Danish National Maritime Museum, Fredensborg Houses, by Utzon and Norm, Utzon’s own house (subject to availability) Kingo Houses and Bagsvaerd Church.

DAY 17 Monday 20 August 2018 CopenhagenCopenhagen is home of the world’s oldest monarchy, now also with an Australian connection. Our tour today includes National Bank of Denmark, Jean Nouvel’s Danish Radio Concert Hall, Foster’s Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Calatrava’s Turning Torso Tower (Malmo).

DAY 18 Tuesday 21 August 2018 CopenhagenA visit by coach to the Fuglsang Art Museum is followed by a free afternoon in Copenhagen with our special farewell dinner in the evening.

DAY 19 Wednesday 22 August 2018 DepartAfter a free morning in Copenhagen we transfer to the airport for afternoon flights to Australia.

Malcolm Carver (RAIA RIBA AWI) is an architect and former principal of Scott Carver Architects, a highly successful Sydney-based practice, which has won numerous awards for its work, including the RAIA National Environment Award. Scott Carver have been working with Jorn Utzon’s son, Jan Utzon in the restoration and new works at the Sydney Opera House over the past 5 years. Over the past 40 years, Malcolm has travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and the Americas. His passion for architecture is matched by a keen interest in sketching and painting, and he has had solo exhibitions of his work. His sketches appear online at www.carverstudio.com.

The following comments were from participants on our 2015 and 2016 Europe tours:

• We saw so many treasures, and had such a good time- thanks to Jim and Malcolm. It always feels such a privilege to see these magical buildings.

• We saw many wonderful things

• The tour itinerary was brilliant, lots of provocative buildings and landscaping. I just feel so lucky to have seen such stimulating buildings.

• Excellent tour manager- great research and planning.

• The tour leaders were great (our 4th tour). We enjoy all aspects of the tour and we are able to feel comfortable on all of our trips. It’s a lot of fun as well as educational. I see and get so many benefits from this life experience.

• Grateful for opportunity to see buildings not otherwise accessible.

• Great itinerary.

Jim Webber was deputy secretary of Planning and Heritage in Victoria’s Department of Planning and Development, from 1993 to 1996. He then became a planning and transport consultant and was responsible for planning and urban design at Melbourne Docklands from 1997 to 1999. He was also involved in planning advisory committees for Melbourne’s 2006 Commonwealth Games. He has organised and managed 20 overseas tours for Travelrite, fourteen architecture tours and six tours for developers and town planners.

TOUR LEADER MALCOLM CARVER TOUR DIRECTOR JIM WEBBER

The price for the 17-night tour $ 9,695 per person twin-share (land only)

Single supplement $ 2,600

TOUR OPERATOR: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817 078) (Travelrite) is the tour operator.

TOUR COSTS: The tour prices are based on airfare, general transport, accommodation and other costs, at foreign exchange rates at 1 May 2017. Travelrite International reserves the right to alter the tour price or modify the tour if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with a full refund of monies paid, if the price increase is greater than 10% of the original price. No alteration to the tour price will be made within 60 days of departure from Australia.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: A deposit for $1000 per person is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 90 days before departure. A credit card surcharge of 1.5% for Visa and Mastercard and 3% for American Express and Diners Club cards will be added to each payment made by credit card.

CHANGES: After confirmation of travel arrangements, one change to travel arrangements will be provided free of charge. Subsequent changes to travel arrangements will incur a fee of $75 for each change.

CANCELLATION CHARGES:Number of days before departure.Days prior to departure Cancellation feeOver 90 days $1,000 per person90 days for less 100% of full fare

REFUNDS: The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended as soon as the deposit is paid, to cover the cost of cancellation fees that could result from a death in the family, illness, etc.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: No visas are required for Australian passport holders. If you hold another passport please check with Travelrite.

BAGGAGE: All economy-class passengers qualify for 23 kg free baggage allowance.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS: The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum of 15 passengers having booked 90 days prior to the date of departure. Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified price.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078, ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser.Travelrite International acts only as agents in making arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and others for the tour. As a result, we cannot accept liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise of those carriers, hoteliers or other persons providing services in connection with the tour, over whom we have no direct or exclusive control. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our direct control, such as, but not limited to, war, terrorism, flood, fire, civil disturbance, acts of God, acts of government, or any other authorities, accidents to, or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial action. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchasers of these tours.Baggage is at own risk throughout the tour. The contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria and any legal action must be taken in the State of Victoria.

HOW TO BOOK: Bookings can be made by sending full names and addresses of intending tour members with a deposit of $1000 to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd423 Whitehorse RoadBalwyn, Victoria 3103Further information or a booking form can be obtained by contacting Travelrite International on the following numbers:

Toll Free: 1800 630 343Phone: (03) 8803 6868Fax: (03) 9836 8068Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.auwww.travelrite.com.au

ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL: Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 28 years. It is has two fully accredited (ATAS 10538) IATA offices in Balwyn and Heathmont. As such, it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. It has been operating successful tours for over 30 years. Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOOKING CONDITIONSThis tour will involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take an independent part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.

Included in the tour price: • Accommodation in carefully selected centrally located

first-class and moderate first-class hotels with private facilities.

• Economy-class flights from Glasgow to Reykjavik and Reykjavik to Oslo

• Hotel taxes and service charges.

• Travel in first-class chartered coaches.

• First Class train travel.

• Continental breakfasts daily.

• Welcome drinks in London.

• Orientation tours of London, Reykjavik and the Golden Circle

• One farewell dinner on August 21, 2018 in Copenhagen.

• Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the tour itinerary.

• Tour leadership by well-known architect Malcolm Carver.

• Fully escorted by Travelrite professional tour manager Jim Webber.

Not included in the price: • Passport and visa fees.

• International flights, International airport, travel taxes and fuel surcharges.

• Travel insurance.

• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

• Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary.

• Items of a personal nature.

• Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary will be quoted for separately.

Participants should be aware that there may be minor changes to the itinerary as it is enhanced and refined prior to the tour.

ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF

ICELAND, SCANDINAVIA, ENGLAND & SCOTLAND