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Group 18 / ARCHIKIDS
Wiktoria N
It's time to say Goodbye :((((

We have reached the final day of our MSA Live Event 2021!!
It was a pleasure working with such an amazing group of student! We were extremely lucky to meet such motivated people who were invested in this project and created an incredible amount of work!
Hopefully we can collaborate in the future and definitely stay in touch!

Good luck to everyone, and we hope to see you soon!!!
Posted 21 May 2021 17:19
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
For the love of Architecture! The power station case studies can be accessed from the interactive Maps webpage, where you can also follow the prompts and read about their Architecture, Landscape and Amenities. All in favor of learning about the case studies – from architectural design decisions, landscape design, eco-systems and the social aspects of the schemes-, say aye!

Check them out here:

https://power-trip.wixsite.com/msalive/architecture-1
Posted 21 May 2021 17:18
Group 18 / ARCHIKIDS
Wiktoria N
Final Output- Publication for our Partner TASC

We produced a separate publication for TASC to show how Archikids developed a series of movable pods for them! We included all the process work as well as initial concept designs to show the progress all the team members have made since the beginning of the event!

These pods could be developed further if desired and even potentially built in the future.
Posted 21 May 2021 17:16
Group 37 / PAY INN DISPLAY
Philippa S
On our final day we tidied up the presentation that we gave to our project partner, Grizedale Arts.

After finalising all the designs we welcomed Emma, the project manager of the Farmers Arms, to see the work that had been produced over the fortnight.

She thought that the students had done a really great job, and would take the proposals back to the team meetings at Grizedale Arts.
Posted 21 May 2021 17:16
Group 14 / RE-SHAPING MARPLE
Kefei Q
Day 10 - The last day!

Very happy experience with all of team members over the two weeks, thanks to everyone's efforts!
Posted 21 May 2021 17:15
Group 23 / SPACE INVADERS
Afrah B
We were able to finally complete our project with satisfaction and we were extremely happy to have been on the same team. We really enjoyed working together to come up with innovative design solutions to the town of Nelson. We are also extremely grateful to MSA for this wonderful opportunity.
Posted 21 May 2021 17:14
Group 08 / MAKE BUILD
Trisha P
WE'RE DONE!

We have thoroughly enjoyed the two weeks working alongside the BA students and getting to know them despite it being through a screen. It was bitter sweet saying sending them off after our final call today. The MArch team would like to thank all of the BA students whole heartedly for they’re enthusiastic involvement during the project.

Heres a quick sneak peak of our publication to sign off.

Thank you!

OVER AND OUT!
Posted 21 May 2021 17:09
Group 16 / WOAH + GMHAN
Helena Sophie K
Day 10 Done!
Today wrapped up our MSA Live Project of 2021, designing and building a website for WOAH.
Thank you to everyone who joined and helped, it was a lot of fun working with you all and seeing the vision we had come to life.
There's still more to come to the website as the WOAH team will keep adding to it to make it an even better resource for help and information about homelessness, its causes and effects etc.

Again, a huge thank you to "our students" of the past two weeks. You've all done incredible work and really put together an amazing website!

Head to www.withoutahome.co.uk to see what the "final" product of the last two weeks looks like!

All the best,
Shrida, Irina, Chen and Helena
Posted 21 May 2021 17:01
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Noson Eliyahu P
TEAM REFLECTION... ALEKSANDRINA

What have you learnt?
"Learnt the basics of AutoCAD,Illustartor and other softwares. "

What have you enjoyed the most?
"Working in a team with people who enjoy what they are doing. "
Posted 21 May 2021 16:52
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Noson Eliyahu P
TEAM REFLECTION... ALEXANDRA

What have you learnt?
"I have learnt how to use Illustrator and Photoshop more efficiently and the basics of advanced 3D modelling softwares. "

What have you enjoyed the most?
"I enjoyed working with different year students and share our concepts. I was definitely thrilled by the interaction with architects and local community members, acknowledging the process of architetcure project and ways of presenting it to a potential client. "
Posted 21 May 2021 16:51
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Noson Eliyahu P
TEAM REFLECTION... DULCIE

What have you learnt?
"New skills on PS and AI, as well as 3D modelling techniques. "

What have you enjoyed the most?
"Working on a live project which could one day be created and interacting with different year groups. "
Posted 21 May 2021 16:49
Group 28 / RE-USE
Jack F
Re-Use Future Ambitions…

Having concluded our research and design project with a strong understanding of the importance of reducing, re-using and recycling construction ‘waste’ materials, we would recommend that a material re-use framework is further researched, developed and implemented into legislation across the design and construction process controlling our built environment.

We have learnt that the re-use of perceived ‘waste’ materials, can be of a huge benefit to our built environment and its environmentally friendly ambitions, cutting down landfill waste and the manufacturing of harmful and single-use materials.

We perceive this framework to be flexible and adaptable to any context or material, dealing with all forms of architecture, from temporary structures to the conservation of heritage landmarks.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:48
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Noson Eliyahu P
TEAM REFLECTION...XINYI

What have you learnt?
"I have learned how to use Photoshop and Illustrator to draw diagrams and make collages. I also learned some basic skills about Lumion through the workshop. "

What have you enjoyed the most?
"I enjoyed working with architecture students from different years as one team most. Also, the interaction with senior architects and community members allowed me to experience the real process of doing the project. "
Posted 21 May 2021 16:47
Group 29 / BIT BY BIT
Abdullah J
To finish off the day, the PG students held workshops on different softwares such as Rhino, Sketchup and Lumion going over all of their different methods and workflows to achieve their finalised work. Some of the workshops were merely tutorials into the software whilst others were more in depth processes involving the reproduction of the PGs work, It was very informative and the students were very engaging during the workshop, putting a worthwhile ending to the two weeks MSA Live project.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:45
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Noson Eliyahu P
TEAM REFLECTION... IVET

What have you learnt?
"I have learnt how to collaborate and work with students and a client and developed my design skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and AutoCAD. "

What have you enjoyed the most?
"The most enjoyable part of the project was working with so many architecture students from different years and experiences. I had an amazing time working on this project, gaining new skills with their help and getting to know everybody. I also enjoyed working on a real project with a team, and architect, and visitors. "
Posted 21 May 2021 16:44
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Noson Eliyahu P
TEAM REFLECTION... ALASTAIR

What have you learnt?
"I've learnt how to use AutoCAD, which I hadn't tried before. I've
also been shown much more efficient ways to use other softwares
such as sketchup and illustrator."

What have you enjoyed the most?
"I really enjoyed how realistic the project was. I found it much easier to motivate myself knowing that the
project was going to be held to higher standards than most first year projects are, since we were
working across different years of experience and had the support of the masters students. Being able
to communicate with experienced architects as well as community members who are actually invested
in the future of the space was great. "
Posted 21 May 2021 16:43
Group 29 / BIT BY BIT
Abdullah J
The final illustrations and assets that we have produced in the past two weeks have been connected using Adobe XD alongside the students. The PG students went over it with the students and constantly received their feedback to refine it even further, and turn it into an interactive application. Once the storyboard was completed, it was presented to our client at Lifeshare and the interactivity was fully demonstrated. This project was completed thanks to the students who worked to the best of their abilities to provide such amazing results!
Posted 21 May 2021 16:41
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
Now that the Power Trip website is live, check it out at:

https://power-trip.wixsite.com/msalive
Posted 21 May 2021 16:40
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Seyed Ilia JS
DAY TEN

It's the final day! Group 2 developed the idea of a journey through the site, followed by the entrance, cafe, sitting area, playground, amphitheatre and the green roof.

The final drawings have been compiled into the final publication document. Well done team!
Posted 21 May 2021 16:38
Group 25 / IN THE OCEANS OF DIVERSITY
Giorgos P
Final Presentation to our Collaborators!

A nice conclusion to an expressive and joyful project! Today was the final meeting with the collaborators. The collaborators were very satisfied with the changes we made to the design since our last meeting. A big thank you for the kindness and great teamwork, we enjoyed our collaborations!
Posted 21 May 2021 16:37
Group 28 / RE-USE
Jordan B
To conclude, here we share a copy of our final publication submission to bring this event to a close. We that everyone who has worked toward this, and hope that all the insight gained will be carried forward.

Group 28.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:35
Group 25 / IN THE OCEANS OF DIVERSITY
Giorgos P
Over the past two weeks, we have worked hard as a team to bring the ideas of collaborators, Building Bridges Pendle, into an exciting but thorough design that will hopefully be realised in the near future. There was excellent communication within the group and we felt a strong relationship was formed with the charity. We hope to visit their office, which has been the focus of our project, one day.

The vibrant design we have produced reflects the multi-cultural, welcoming organisation and the collective effort of all our group members. Thank you group 25
Posted 21 May 2021 16:34
Group 24 / INFRA GAME
Xinzi D
Happy Endings! See You Next Time!
Posted 21 May 2021 16:32
Group 41 / SKETCHY BUSINESS
Alina M
IT'S A WRAP!

Thank you to all the students who participated in our MSA Live project for the past two weeks! The engagement was over our expectations and we are extremely happy with all of the work that was produced, some of which you can see on our Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/msa_sketchy_business/
Posted 21 May 2021 16:30
Group 24 / INFRA GAME
Xinzi D
The end!

Our team ended all the activities of MSA Live with a perfect presentation which was finished by Y5 and BA students together.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:29
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
Power Trip is officially on the Web! The site looks stunning, and all thanks to our hard-working team! Molly designed the beautiful web pages, Matt and Evie did recordings and added sounds that can be heard with the push of a button, and everyone else chipped in with great pieces that make the website whole – be it designing the characters, drawing up diagrams or coming up with graphic design strategies for a kid-friendly experience!

Visit the Power Trip website at:

https://power-trip.wixsite.com/msalive
Posted 21 May 2021 16:26
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
Our Resources page features lots of activities for kids, from downloadable paper nets and colouring sheets to interactive illustrations and bonus quizzes! Going down from the Yorkshire accents audio and the diagram of underground Big Bens, you can even join a tea party with Ellie Electricity and Colin Coal at Drax power station!

Visit the Power Trip website at:

https://power-trip.wixsite.com/msalive
Posted 21 May 2021 16:23
Group 36 / COLOUR THE CITY
Nurhassanah Binti K
Colour the City’s project is to design a colour-in postcard booklet for all ages for Invisible (Manchester) to raise funds for their lost revenue over the past year due to COVID19. The colouring booklet includes hand drawings of different places around Manchester in coordination with the tour guides and their routes.

The idea is to see the city through 1,000 different eyes by having colour-in illustrations. We also chose a colour-in element because it helps reduce anxiety and depression in adults and creates mindfulness which helps your brain to rest, it’s also a fun activity for children. The postcard element is designed to reconnect people and to reduce loneliness, which has been a huge concern recently. The students have provided a design solution to Invisible (Manchester)’s funding and loneliness concerns.

Sensitivity was key in this project. The students needed to converse with the tour guides and be mindful of their situations and stories. The groups used their architectural skills to sensitively illustrate places around Manchester that mean so much to the tour guides.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:22
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
So much fun! Ellie Electricity slides in with confidence to help little visitors explore the “Coal to Kettle” storyboard on our Power-Trip website. The best part is, Colin Coal and Kelly Kettle hop on board the party train as well, each narrating bits about how coal is made, how power stations work, and how the Gale Common hill is not actually natural!

Visit the Power Trip website at:

https://power-trip.wixsite.com/msalive
Posted 21 May 2021 16:12
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
If you would like a closer look at our Acrobanner please scan here!
Posted 21 May 2021 16:09
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
How we perceive mining communities, and their landscapes, is often dominated by the idea of towering cooling towers and economic turmoil. As we look towards alternative futures, both through energy production and changing landscapes, we question; what will we do with these past relics?

The idea of amenity struck a chord with the young children who completed the virtual school trip to the power station. They were interested in the activities and amenities these industries offered; it is important to remind ourselves that industrial heritage was not only a thing of pollution, but often a social centre for its community. Industrial heritage is something that requires a bit more effort to appreciate and respect than other types of heritage, but it is something that is crucially important to preserve for future generations as evidence of the world-changing process of industrialisation.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:06
Group 28 / RE-USE
Rebecca B
Final Presentations - Group 2

Group 2 developed six temporary dining pavilions to be used by the local restaurants and cafes surrounding Albert Square. The main structure of each pavilion consisted of gabions boxes filled with bricks and historical artefacts from the renovation of the Manchester Town Hall. This meant the bricks are modified or altered for the purpose of the pavilion and gave them the flexibility to be used for other projects in the future.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:02
Group 28 / RE-USE
Rebecca B
Final Presentations - Group 1

Group 1 developed three pavilions that focused on the theme of ‘Reuse, Reclaim, and Recycle’. It not only looked at the waste materials from the Manchester Town Hall, but also materials used in the construction process such as scaffolding and timber palettes. The project also considered the life cycle of the plants used in the project, which would be offered to the community once the project was dismantled.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:02
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
We presented to Owen, a director at The Circus House. He complimented the use of the timeline and the Acrobanner and was particularly impressed with the way the diagrams were depicted, showing the directions of the active forces in the handstands. Owen expanded on certain topics that we covered, in order for us to learn and consider in the future. We discussed the feasibility of the Festival happening for The Circus House’s 10th Birthday but unfortunately due to COVID there is still uncertainty. Overall, this was an enjoyable project and we’ve enjoyed working with both BA’s and The Circus House.
Posted 21 May 2021 16:02
Group 07 / PLAY BOX
Hei Lam W
DAY TEN...

It's the final day! Group 1 has wrapped up by creating a few more visuals that capture the spirit of the community garden project: the entrance gateway, vegetable market and the roof garden.

The final drawings have been compiled into the final publication document. Great work team!
Posted 21 May 2021 16:01
Group 33 / ECOTSWOLDS
Arundika Buddhini W
The final day was quite hectic; but we were thrilled to see the output of both the publication and the document we did for our client. This GIF shows the spread of sheets (ie-document) we did for our collaborators/client showing the research and graphic skills of two weeks with a team of 15 M.Arch and BA students.

The document was an interactive PDF which included the four main areas the project looked regarding Passivhaus design technologies. And the best part, the client absolutely adored the output and in fact suggested that the whole team attend site visits in the coming months to see the progress of the Little Rissington project!

Await our blog post about the document hand over meeting we had with our client!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:59
Group 25 / IN THE OCEANS OF DIVERSITY
Nuwar D
We added some additional alterations to enhance the function of the building. We combined religious and cultural symbols into a pattern to create for the design of the shutter and used linear lighting to highlight the circulation of the building. The foldable reception area and food stands are designed to take up minimum room when they are not in use, the reception can be folded into the wall and the food stands can be stored in the basement.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:58
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
We’ve all been putting together lots of child-friendly graphics over the last couple of weeks for our website and Wednesday’s virtual trip. Here’s a small guide covering everything we’ve learnt to create engaging content for primary school children!

After looking through examples of graphics aimed at 5-6 year olds, we have learnt:

1. Using a variety of bright colours creates an appealing image to capture the kids' attention.

2. Using nature themes throughout creates a sense of familiarity that is appealing to children.

3. Using friendly, cute characters voiced by ourselves can help give children a focal point to concentrate on when they are hearing a lot of information.

The children reacted very well to our graphics, so it's safe to say it's been a success!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:58
Group 12 / SMART COMMUNITY
Yoanna B
THE END

This two-week collaborative project has come to its end. We want to thank BA1, BA2 and all of our guest speakers that made this project come to life. A huge and special thanks to Bryony Bond, our collaborator and director of the Tetley for her cooperation and for allowing us to be a part of such an amazing project.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:52
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
Our virtual school trip prompted lots of interesting and unique questions from the school children! We're hoping that in the future the website can continue to be used to help children think about the value of our industrial heritage.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:51
Group 12 / SMART COMMUNITY
Yoanna B
At the end of week 2, both groups produced astounding visuals that reflected all of their design decisions during this two-week period. Both designs engaged with the immediate and wider context of Leeds and incorporated different façade, interior and landscape elements that celebrated the heritage of the site but gave it a modern twist.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:45
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
SIlvia Nedyalkova (BA 01)

When I picture a circus in my head, I immediately transport into a wonder world where everything is possible. And these past 2 weeks I was able to dive even deeper into the “maddens” of the circus. What is more, I picked up on Photoshop and Indesign skills which helped me with the creation of some of the pieces we had to do.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:42
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Louise Cheung (BA 01)

I used drawing as a process of self reflection. I studied the hands of circus moves featured in the project and went through the thinking process my colleagues have gone through when they did their research. That fosters a greater sense of understanding towards each of their work and their unique approach to the subject. A greater connection between students in different stages of study — that is what MSA Live has brought to me.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:39
Group 28 / RE-USE
Matthew G
WEEK 1 FRAMEWORK

Within the first week, group 28 worked on creating a framework that would enable us to identify how to distribute the 'waste' from the TOWN HALL. We broke the framework down into identifying the sustainability of the materials found. Furthermore, we also attempted to find the most efficient alternative to reusing, recycling, and reclaiming the materials.

For this Framework Flowchart we were identifying the sustainability route of Bricks.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:36
Group 28 / RE-USE
Matthew G
WEEK 1 FRAMEWORK

Within the first week, group 28 worked on creating a framework that would enable us to identify how to distribute the 'waste' from the TOWN HALL. We broke the framework down into identifying the sustainability of the materials found. Furthermore, we also attempted to find the most efficient alternative to reusing, recycling, and reclaiming the materials.

For this Framework Flowchart we were identifying the sustainability route of Tiles.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:36
Group 28 / RE-USE
Matthew G
WEEK 1 FRAMEWORK

Within the first week, group 28 worked on creating a framework that would enable us to identify how to distribute the 'waste' from the TOWN HALL. We broke the framework down into identifying the sustainability of the materials found. Furthermore, we also attempted to find the most efficient alternative to reusing, recycling, and reclaiming the materials.

For this Framework Flowchart we were identifying the sustainability route of Wood.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:35
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Gabriela Esguevillas (BA 01)

I think MSA live has been a great opportunity to meet people in other years and to work on something you wouldn’t usually do. I have had a great time working on the Circus House project as a group. I found it fascinating breaking down different circus acts and learning about their numerous health benefits. This project has really helped me develop my drawing, photoshop and presenting skills.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:34
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Tioluwalase Delight Olojede (BA 01)

Through MSA Live I’ve learnt so much, such as illustrating movement, producing detailed ergonomic studies and photoshop collaging. In my collage, I try to demonstrate these skills: noting the strength and skill of those who do the acts. I learnt that so much excitement can be found in circus and its mental and physical benefits. Working in this team was great, I felt like everyone was looking out for each other making sure we were all on track, reflecting the community of the circus house.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:32
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Anastasia Christopoulou (BA 02)

This year’s event, The Circus House project, was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. One of my favourite parts from the past couple of weeks was the investigation of the movements in the different circus acts. Not only have I gained a better understanding in their ergonomics but also learned new skills in Photoshop and Indesign. From a student knowing only the basics in Photoshop, after tutorials from the master students I gained knowledge and skills that I will definitely use in my upcoming projects.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:31
Group 25 / IN THE OCEANS OF DIVERSITY
Giorgos P
Final Visuals

The post shows a series of internal and external visuals from our project. Our collaborators were really impressed with those images during today's final presentation, mentioning that they helped them to see how their ideas could be materialised.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:31
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Ethan Chambers (BA 02)

I have really enjoyed the opportunity that we had, exploring the human body, within a circus environment. From this project I was able to conclude that the body & mind are closely related, and that they can both benefit from each other to improve people's overall mental health, whether it’s through physical activities or social interaction. Mental health is an important topic today, as the modern world faces many challenges, such as restrictions of Covid-19 or increased stresses of everyday life.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:30
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Yasmin Dimbleby (BA 02)

I have thoroughly enjoyed this year's events. The masters students have been amazing in teaching us new skills on photoshop and indesign which will come in handy for this degree. They are all great team leaders and I can see them thriving as future architects. The Circus House has been an interesting project that has helped us grow a further understanding of ergonomics and spatial awareness. Working as a group of different ages has been helpful as we have all taught each other new skills, I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:28
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Ursula Gonzalez (BA 02)

The image is focused on aerial hoops and through a sequence of overlapped drawings, the continuous movement and the agility needed to carry out a performance is expressed. Furthermore, the playful geometry in the background has been used to show the exciting nature of the circus.
This two-week project has given me the possibility to develop my skills to work as part of a team further as doing a group project online demands further communication and organizational skills than the usual face to face group project would.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:27
Group 01 / POWER TRIP
Matthew M
Day 10 and we've realised how much we’ve learnt over the last two weeks! The sharing of expertise has helped us to use Illustrator and In-design confidently, and even model making programmes like Revit don’t seem so intimidating. For us first years, just seeing what’s possible with computer software has been inspiring! Next year I’ll have lots of new skills that range from simplistic, such as drop-shadows, to more advanced, like image tracing, and even making a 3D axonometric model from the digimap resource. But for now I have so many notes on file types, shortcuts and other computer related terms I’d never heard of that I’m starting to feel like a real expert. I just hope my memory of these skills survives the summer.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:26
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
The Acrobanner final product! The aim of the Acrobanner is to celebrate the Circus House’s 10th Birthday. It is a series of 10 different circus act collages which depict how the body moves, created with a range of media and incorporating lots of colour! Each of the 10 images which make up the Acrobanner, can be used as stand alone images. The idea behind this is that The Circus House will be able to use either the whole banner or just sections of it for promoting the festival and as decoration during.

Please scan below for a clearer image.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:21
Group 12 / SMART COMMUNITY
Jobey K
Team 1 also had the opportunity to showcase their work to Bryony, our MSA live partner. Similar to the other group, they talked through their development work and how they got to their final concept. They then showcased their visualisations, explaining the core features of their concept. A similarly positive response from Bryony!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:20
Group 12 / SMART COMMUNITY
Jobey K
Team A had the opportunity to present their work to our MSA LIVE partner Bryony this afternoon. They presented through their development from the meeting last Friday, explaining their diagramatic exercises and ending with their engaging visuals that showcased their concept. Bryony was pleased with the outcome!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:19
Group 06 / HEART AND SOIL
Lucy G
What skills we’ve learnt!

Over these past two weeks we have acquired a range of new skills, from software to hand drawing.

We have learnt how to work as a team and communicate effectively. All members joined the group meetings on time and made lots of useful contributions.

These skills will really benefit our team members in the professional world!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:18
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Having considered the circus movements in plan and elevation it was now time to consider them in perspective. From these visuals, you can see clearly that they are all drawn from the same plan and they give off a great sense of atmosphere. They depict the site populated with spectators, participants, coaches and proposed temporary structures needed for the aerial workshops. Ornate features of the Niamos Center also bring the proposed festival visuals to life.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:16
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Having considered the circus movements in plan and elevation it was now time to consider them in perspective. From these visuals, you can see clearly that they are all drawn from the same plan and they give off a great sense of atmosphere. They depict the site populated with spectators, participants, coaches and proposed temporary structures needed for the aerial workshops. Ornate features of the Niamos Center also bring the proposed festival visuals to life.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:16
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Having considered the circus movements in plan and elevation it was now time to consider them in perspective. From these visuals, you can see clearly that they are all drawn from the same plan and they give off a great sense of atmosphere. They depict the site populated with spectators, participants, coaches and proposed temporary structures needed for the aerial workshops. Ornate features of the Niamos Center also bring the proposed festival visuals to life.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:16
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Having considered the circus movements in plan and elevation it was now time to consider them in perspective. From these visuals, you can see clearly that they are all drawn from the same plan and they give off a great sense of atmosphere. They depict the site populated with spectators, participants, coaches and proposed temporary structures needed for the aerial workshops. Ornate features of the Niamos Center also bring the proposed festival visuals to life.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:15
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
Having considered the circus movements in plan and elevation it was now time to consider them in perspective. From these visuals, you can see clearly that they are all drawn from the same plan and they give off a great sense of atmosphere. They depict the site populated with spectators, participants, coaches and proposed temporary structures needed for the aerial workshops. Ornate features of the Niamos Center also bring the proposed festival visuals to life.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:15
Group 03 / CIRQUE DU ARC
Madeleine A
The final floor plan for the Spatial Design task shows the relationship between the workshops and how people can move between them in a covid safe manner. It includes a temporary partition which will act as a gallery wall, with information and artwork about the circus, including Cirque Du Arc’s 10 images in the form of the Acrobanner. Using the photoshop skills which were taught in the workshop, textures and shadows have been added to the plan to give it a sense of atmosphere. The purple boxes denote the area needed for each act which had previously been established.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:14
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
Each group were asked to analyse the data provided by our collaborators, documenting every person who had enrolled and graduated from Manchester universities (excluding University of Manchester), in architecture or landscape architecture, from 1852 to 2005.

Group 03 analysed the third wave of feminism (1990-2000). The data after 2000 is slightly inaccurate, therefore this is where the data stops. The ratio of men to women is improving, however it is still 2/3 male compared to 1/3 female.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:14
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
Each group were asked to analyse the data provided by our collaborators, documenting every person who had enrolled and graduated from Manchester universities (excluding University of Manchester), in architecture or landscape architecture, from 1852 to 2005.

Group 02 looked at the second wave of feminism (1960-1990). While the ratios of women to men are still extremely low, the number of women enrolling in these courses was increasing. This may be a result of women’s rights improving. Another factor would be Manchester Metropolitan University merging with the University of Manchester in the 1990s, causing a rise in admissions. It was also noted the amount of women studying landscape architecture was higher than architecture.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:13
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
Each group were asked to analyse the data provided by our collaborators, documenting every person who had enrolled and graduated from Manchester universities (excluding University of Manchester), in architecture or landscape architecture, from 1852 to 2005.

Group 01 were given the years for the first wave of feminism (1852 to 1960). The group found that 8.5% of enrolments were women. Out of those women, 40% studied landscape and 60% architecture. This ratio of men to women would be expected for this period, as women’s rights were still progressing.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:12
Group 17 / KEEN FINGERS
Grace C
Day 10: Final Presentation.

Today we presented our final booklet to the Partners, it was a fantastic meeting and the Clients were delighted with how the scheme encourages an element of community participation through the use of collective tiles.

The clients mentioned that our scheme has understood the park well and they feel that the scheme would be a part of the park for everyone to enjoy. They hope to take the design forward with the hope that it comes to fruition!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the partners of Beech Road Park Committee, especially Laura Sanderson and Colette Crosdale who contributed so much towards the design.

We would also like to thank all of our talented students for working so hard on the scheme and contributing their amazing creative ideas!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:11
Group 32 / ROCHDALE REVIVAL
Yilin Z
Today the MA students will be working on the publication for submission.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:06
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
Third and Fourth Wave of Feminism Timeline

The timeline documents major events from 1990 to 2010. The text in yellow describes key figures from the records of architecture and landscape architecture student enrolments in Manchester. For example, the average number of female admissions doubles in 1996 (64 women). The text in white details important moments in feminism, such as the #MeToo Movement. These timelines helped the students to compare what was happening with women's rights and the number of admissions in Manchester. For instance, the number of female student enrolments begins to significantly rise throughout this period, as women's rights are becoming more recognised and accepted. The timeline also helped us to realise the spike in female admissions could be a result of the merging of The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University to create the school of architecture.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:06
Group 27 / CONNECTED COMMUNITY
Wenze X
DAY 10
Posted 21 May 2021 15:05
Group 36 / COLOUR THE CITY
Nurhassanah Binti K
IT'S THE BIG DAY!!

Colour the City #DAY10 schedule

10.00 a.m.: Morning catch up
10.15 a.m.: Colouring booklet development

1.00 p.m.: Lunch break

2.00 p.m: Presentation
2.30 p.m.: Handover and final presentation of the finished document to Invisible (Manchester)
3.00 p.m.: MSA Live Team Meeting
3.15 p.m.: Hand in final assessed outputs to Invisible (Manchester)

"THANK YOU" for everyone involved in these two weeks!
Posted 21 May 2021 15:05
Group 27 / CONNECTED COMMUNITY
Wenze X
DAY 10

All the designs from BA students were finished, and all were presented to the Hopton Court residents yesterday. And, it is really the last day of the event. We had our last meeting, and took screenshots to commemorate the two weeks we spent together.

We are very happy to have the opportunity that we can meet and communicate with BA students, which give us new ideas of design, and we also gain more experience of working with others and leading a design team.
Posted 21 May 2021 15:04
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
Second Wave of Feminism Timeline

The timeline documents major events from 1960 to 1980. The text in yellow describes key figures from the records of architecture and landscape architecture student enrolments in Manchester. For example, in 1967 only four women joined Manchester Metropolitan University (2 architecture and 2 landscape architecture) compared to 48 men. The text in white details important moments in feminism, such as the passing of the Abortion Act in 1967. These timelines helped the students to compare what was happening with women's rights and the number of admissions in Manchester. For instance, we all expected the number of women studying at MMU to rise in the second wave, however it didn't begin to rise significantly until 1978 (the end of the second wave).
Posted 21 May 2021 15:00
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
First Wave of Feminism Timeline

The timeline documents major events from 1875 to 1959. The text in yellow describes key figures from the records of architecture and landscape architecture student enrolments in Manchester. For example, in 1875 the first woman joined the landscape architecture course. The text in white details important moments in feminism, such as women's right to vote. These timelines helped the students to compare what was happening with women's rights and the number of admissions in Manchester. For instance, we all expected a low number of women studying these courses as women had less rights than men, but the group were shocked by how low this number was. As expected, the number of female enrolments rose slightly after women gained the right to vote.
Posted 21 May 2021 14:54
Group 36 / COLOUR THE CITY
Nurhassanah Binti K
HIGHLIGHTS OF #DAY9

We are so happy to see some drawings have made their way into the postcard booklet. They totally smashed it! We also encouraged them to upload the draft of their drawings on the Miro board so we could see the production of these amazing drawings.

Can't wait to see the final outcome!
Posted 21 May 2021 14:53
Group 28 / RE-USE
Jordan B
DAY 10:

As we bring the two weeks to a close, we want to share three key points to remember when thinking about designing more sustainably, without resorting to tick box excersises or greenwashing.

1. Reuse - Seek to design with the end demoltion in mind. The building materials should be re-usable after the building no longer suits the future living requirements.

2. Reclaim - In any retrofit, seek to use any material you may find suitable before any demolition. Any usuable items of materials value can be used within the new project. Floor boards, bricks, roofing tiles to name a few.

3. Recycle - Often the most used, but ensure what can be recycled does infact get recycled. Limit the processes required in order to seperate materials. Plastics may be recyclable, but often never are.
Posted 21 May 2021 14:48
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
Group 02 worked on a feminist timeline, documenting the years from the data records of admissions to the Manchester School of Architecture. The timeline records gender, architectural and landscape history, worldwide historical events, as well as the many previous adaptations of the Manchester School of Architecture, to learn and highlight the trends and common themes of female admissions in the last 100 years. From the timeline, we were able to notice some patterns. For instance, in the third wave of feminism the amount of women graduating increased. It has also been interesting to discover how the later waves of feminism and the merging of The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University to create the school of architecture caused spikes in female admissions.
Posted 21 May 2021 14:42
Group 10 / HOW WOMEN BUILD?
Rianna G
One of the MArch students took the finished feminist wallpaper and helped to photoshop the design on to a wall. This visual allowed the group to see what the final product would look like in real life. After some tweaks, the whole group was really happy and proud of the final product.

From far away, the design appears to be simply a cubic pattern. As you zoom in and look closer each individual woman can be identified, providing different levels of detail and information.
Posted 21 May 2021 14:33
Group 18 / ARCHIKIDS
Wendell Wen Yan L
Over the past fortnight, we have produced excellent work by understanding the real need of children as users through applied research. Please look forward to our publication that showcases our design process and final outputs!
Posted 21 May 2021 14:31

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