MSA Live 22

Day 3 - Conceptualisations

After the visit to the site yesterday, the students found multiple issues in the building and why the client needed to have heating solutions. In the morning, we then tasked the students with the concept of 'BIG INTERVENTIONS ON A SMALL SCALE'.

The idea was that we would produce short term solutions showcased in one room in the theatre. We would present to the client short term solutions they can replicate throughout the building. So we asked the students to create interventions in concept visuals and then we would discuss each student's concept. Shortly after, we decided on the number of interventions that would be present in the showroom.

Posted 19 May 2022 12:59

DAY 3 // Group 2 Design Progress

Design development by Cameron Ward, Xingyu (Song) Song and Mia Kavanagh

Posted 19 May 2022 12:55

Group 08 / LET THEM FREE

Aiman Hakim Bin R

DAY 4 !

Posted 19 May 2022 12:35

Day 2 - Site Visit

In the afternoon, we visited the site and took measurements, photos and sketches of a suitable room that we could stage with different insulation ideas, as well as taking a tour around the entire place.

Posted 19 May 2022 12:34

Day 2 - Presentations

This morning we each presented our findings on different heating and insulation solutions for the project that we had found on Monday - these mainly focused on short-term solutions. We reviewed these as a group and discussed the benefits and downfalls of each one, helping us to decide which ideas were feasible and could potentially be put into place as phases 1, 2 or 3 of the plan of the retrofit.

We then thought it may be useful to look into heating solutions used by other theatres to see what kind of sustainable heating solutions they had put in place as well as how they approached funding these options. The client had mentioned they would like to see some precedents that they could potentially visit and ask about how they went about this.
So, we split into 2 groups where sustainable heating methods in both new and old theatres were researched. This way, we got a better idea of how these solutions could be applied to a theatre space. This research was particularly useful for finding long-term solutions and larger systems which could be installed.

Posted 19 May 2022 12:27

DAY 3 // Group 1 Design Progress

Design development by Eva-Madalina Crutan, Gabriela Esguevillas and Sarah Priestley

Posted 19 May 2022 12:09

Group 13 / VERY MUCH

Georgia S

Just some more images from day 3 :)

Posted 19 May 2022 11:57

Group 27 / DIGITAL DIVIDE

Day 1 - First Meeting

Posted 19 May 2022 11:57

Ahmed A

Day 2: 009 Meet the Undergrads

Posted 19 May 2022 11:54

Group 20 / SUB-URBAN BROOKS

Zaiba IM

Its Site visit day!
As we explored the wilderness and nearby neighbourhood of the Manchester Burry-Bolton canal, we sketched and took photographs. To make site visits more productive, each of us chose a spot to sketch the existing condition and what intervention can be brought in.

Posted 19 May 2022 11:40

Group 19 / THE PIT STOP

Joanna Marie B

Day 3 - Schematic Proposal
Our initial agenda for the re-imagination of the old signal box and the re-activation of the railway station platform.

Posted 19 May 2022 11:25

Group 32 / SENSTORY

Lucy Elizabeth H

The explorations of "sight" from our team!

Different shapes and patterns were considered, with some teams considering installations which could hang from the existing trees and fences.

Posted 19 May 2022 11:06

Group 32 / SENSTORY

Lucy Elizabeth H

The explorations of "scent" from our team!

There were some strong considerations for the types of plants that could be included. Some proposals also thought about the connections between visitors and the greenery, and how people could be taken through a 'journey' of experiencing different scents.

Posted 19 May 2022 10:55

Group 19 / THE PIT STOP

Joanna Marie B

Day 3 - Historical Analysis
A historical dive to the story of Brierfield, Pendle.

Posted 19 May 2022 10:42

Group 19 / THE PIT STOP

Joanna Marie B

Day 3 - Site Sketches

Posted 19 May 2022 10:42

Group 32 / SENSTORY

Lucy Elizabeth H

We started off the day with a workshop from Zain about SketchUp, AutoCAD and Illustrator, where everyone learned some useful tips and tricks. Then, we undertook our first design competitions of the week – working in groups, we focused on designing installations to explore “sight” and “scent”. Various models, collages and sketches were done to communicate ideas, and these were then presented to the rest of the group.

Posted 19 May 2022 10:41

Baoxin Y

Study Time - Plants!

In this set of posters we'll take you on a detailed tour of the plants grown in the garden in the hope that they'll get better and better!

This information will serve a pedagogical purpose, helping the children to get to know each plant better and integrating it with the game!

By the way! Don't forget to scan the QR code where you can see more information!

Posted 19 May 2022 03:37

Baoxin Y

It's a garden collage of impressions!

We will use this to develop a site design for the garden and to set the scene for the sketch design on Day 3!

Posted 19 May 2022 02:17

Baoxin Y

Let's take a look at what the site have at the moment!

All these lovely facilities are intended for children. We will continue to improve them in our designs!

Posted 19 May 2022 02:08

Day 3: DISCUSSION WITH YOUR CHOSEN PROFILE
It is your time to choose your profile!
Today we discussed each person's ideas on how they could use their chosen medium to visually represent the profile on the green space. We were pleased to hear that most people used a variety of mediums in this project and began the first step of their project.

Posted 19 May 2022 01:26

Day 3: MEDIUM PRECEDENT STUDY
Undergrads were asked to produce an A4/A3 printout of case studies and examples of how they want to create/visually represent their chosen profiles ideas on the green space. We encourage everyone to share ideas and discuss initial concepts for green areas.

Posted 19 May 2022 00:24

We are grateful to the local residents who participated in our design workshops. It was a valuable experience for us to learn about the different opinions and participate in this community project.

Posted 19 May 2022 00:02

DAY 3 // 3D Modelling

Today, in respective groups, we simplified our design through SketchUp software so that it is moveable, easy to assemble and cost-effective.

We had Kengo Kuma buildings as precedents for our prototype connection. There are so many ways to connect the furniture elements together yahoo

Posted 18 May 2022 23:57

DAY 3 // Exploring 3D Model

Posted 18 May 2022 23:34

Group 14 / HIDDEN THREADS

ANNOUNCEMENT // Updated Output

We decided to change our output from 1:1 scaled furniture to:
1. 1:5 Scaled Model
2. Instruction Manual
3. Visualisation

Posted 18 May 2022 23:30

Letong H

Today we went inside Islington Mill to investigate and hear from the architects. We were able to get a better understanding of Islington Mill through hand drawing, taking photos, and asking the construction staff.

Posted 18 May 2022 23:03

Group 12 / YOUNG MAR(K)ERS

Day 3 Schedule!

Posted 18 May 2022 22:59

Zhiyuan X

Day 3

Today was a great collaborative day between the year 8 Didsbury high students and MSA students.

Here are some of the beautiful and innovative proposals that the students have produced. Truly a sentiment of designing the mobile gallery for the youths by the youths.

Posted 18 May 2022 22:14

Group 12 / YOUNG MAR(K)ERS

Zhiyuan X

Day 3

Today we had some very special visitors from Didsbury High school.

We started the morning off by asking the year 8 students to draw pieces of art work that can be displayed in the mobile gallery.

We then moved forward to a designing session in the afternoon where the undergraduates and year 8 students are split into 4 teams to create new proposals for the mobile gallery.

Posted 18 May 2022 22:13

Day 2: PROFILES

Posted 18 May 2022 21:49

Day 2: PROFILES

Posted 18 May 2022 21:49

Day 2: PROFILES
Based on the interviews and drawings, our design team created a profile of the interviewees.
The main aim was to gain a better understanding of the views of the local community and to provide a solid basis for design development.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:49

ANNOUNCEMENT // Venue Update

Hey guys!

There are minor changes in our MSA Live venue due to unforeseen circumstances. For more information to reach the location, don't hesitate to drop us a message through Upcycle Teams chat or Whatsapp group.

Hoping to see you guys there.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:47

Day 2: DRAWING COLLECTION
We guided people to express their ideas through drawings and collages during the community design workshop. And we focused on abstracting vital ideas and opinions from individual drawings.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:47

Day 2 Schedule!

Posted 18 May 2022 21:42

Florence from our Green Corridor Gateway team drew these beautiful signs to encourage the kids to explore Bluebell Green's bug hotel and other areas within the garden.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:41

Group 17 / CARLTON CLUB 2032

Our Partner, Jen, asked if we could create some signs for the children who visit Bluebell Green to give them activities to do such as finding different flowers around the garden.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:37

Asma F

Day 3: Mood boards & Sketchup workshop.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:18

Group 17 / CARLTON CLUB 2032

Asma F

Day 3: Mood boards & Sketchup workshop.

We started the day by reviewing students ideas and precedents study then we worked on the mood boards .

After lunch, we conducted a Sketchup workshop.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:08

Each masterplan had to consider a set of site constraints: our partners requested that we retain the locations of the pond, poly-tunnel, bug hotel, raised and low planting beds, shed, and orchard saplings. FCSP explained that anything else could be re-located and moved around the site if we wished to change the current layout.

Posted 18 May 2022 21:06

Today we each drew scaled masterplans of Bluebell Green to reflect our collages from Day 2. Tomorrow we look forward to combining these design ideas into one final masterplan ready to present to Friends of Chapel Street Park on Saturday morning!

Posted 18 May 2022 20:46

Group 35 / PATH

Hiu Tik L

Group 35 works on the poster design for different sub-contractors. The groups come up with appealing ideas that will present to the Manchester City Council for the apprenticeship program.

Posted 18 May 2022 20:45

Natalia F

Day 2- we had a fun day experimenting, students got creative and explored their ideas through collage-making!

Posted 18 May 2022 20:35

Day 3 - Hamzah's Diorama

Posted 18 May 2022 20:31

Day 3 - Alex's Diorama
"Through my diorama, I aimed to play around with some of the ideas that we had drawn up as a group. These involved; level change, swings, inclusion with seclusion and sectioning. I also played around with the idea of utilising objects for multiple uses I.e a roundabout that acts as a seating arrangement."

Posted 18 May 2022 20:29

Day 3 - Misheel's Diorama
"The diorama is intended to convey an accurate atmosphere of the park. Hulme park is dominantly green, so I tried to bring more fun and colour to it without overshadowing the existing greenery. There is some addition of flowers to mimic flower beds for more visual aesthetics and biodiversity. The diorama also explores different types of swings, which was one of the most requested equipment in the park."

Posted 18 May 2022 20:27

Day 3 - Cristina's Diorama
"I have focused on the idea that teenage girls want to be "hidden but seen". In my diorama it shows a swing set where two, possibly three people can fit. Contained in an area which is surrounded by trees, the trees providing a feeling of safety and privacy, where they are hidden, as well as providing shelter from the elements. But, it is not entirely closed off so they are seen. By having large swings everyone can sit together and chat without anyone feeling excluded, it also incorporates a sense of play."

Posted 18 May 2022 20:26

Day 3 - Neila's Diorama
"The proposal encourages teenage girls to play on the swing in Hulme park. Located on top of a small hill, the swing is relatively isolated and stands out to passersby, making it intimidating to use."
"I proposed a series of platforms that gradually go up the hill to transform the secluded area into a meeting point for teenage girls. The platforms increase accessibility, and the surrounding social activities will make teens feel safer / more comfortable playing."

Posted 18 May 2022 20:25

Day 3 - Joyce's Diorama
"My diorama shows variations of swings based off of the single swing held up by trees in Hulme Park. I added another similar swing to the existing one since most people wouldn't go on a swing alone so having 2 next to each other would encourage more people to use them. An arch frames these 2 swings which makes this area more attractive. I also added a bench swing and a hanging wheel swing, since they act as both a "play" facility as well as general seating - both of which are large enough to seat more than one person. Having multiple swings rather than just the 1 means less waiting in case multiple people want to use it at once but for those who could potentially still need to wait, I added a round bench nearby."

Posted 18 May 2022 20:21

Day 3 - Fleur's diorama
"I made a park scene with a pavilion on top of a little hill to provide shelter and a place to meet. I have lots of trees to make it a pretty and peaceful place so people can enjoy nature. There is a bench swing so several people can sit on it at a time, meaning it is a social place for play. There is also a bench to rest on. "

Posted 18 May 2022 20:20

Group 02 / ENRICHING ELLESMERE

Day 3 - Individual Dioramas
Using materials such as cardboard, balsa wood, freshly picked leaves and coloured paper, the BA students spend day working on individual dioramas, each visualising a principle that has previously been identified as a feature that would make a park more inviting for teenage girls. Together, they provide the start of a framework of which can be applied to Hulme Park.

Posted 18 May 2022 20:19

Group 16 / DRAGONSCAPES

Abbigayle Y

Day 3 of MSA Live Dragonscapes! Today we began exploring ideas concerning the materiality and physical construction of the garden. As well as creating a low-maintenance pollinator- friendly garden, we also plan to create a seating area where the Dragoneers can sit and relax. We plan to recycle materials (such as wood, tires, rope etc.) and use them as an integral part of the gardens construction. We plan to utilise these materials and create seating, dragon themed sculptures and bird boxes which will encourage the local species to thrive.

By designing our garden with recycled resources from local garages and second-hand furniture stores, we are able to reduce material waste in the local area, whilst lowering our project’s carbon footprint.

Posted 18 May 2022 19:12

Arif Izzuddin Bin AI

Sketch it Out!

As we briefed each BA on both sites condition and opportunities, we all together brainstormed and sketched a variety of ideas in two groups to determine the potential of the site and what we can do to better the local community in Ellesmere Canal Yard.

Posted 18 May 2022 18:57

Group 02 / ENRICHING ELLESMERE

Arif Izzuddin Bin AI

Present it Out!

BAs drafted a final version of their ideas on Site 01 and presented it in the form of individual sketches and thoughts.

There is a feeling among everyone that everyone had a similar idea on what to develop on the site, and it is nice to see everyone has begun to build a solid foundation of research and architecture for the site and local community.

Posted 18 May 2022 18:49

Group 02 / ENRICHING ELLESMERE

Arif Izzuddin Bin AI

Day 3 : Finalising the Ideas for Site 01!

The day started with BAs presenting their finalised and collective ideas and proposals for The Open Shed (Site 01) and reaching a final decision on what should be developed there.

To refresh everyone's memory, Raiyhan briefly explained the conditions and opportunities at Site 02 (Timber Storage) and Site 03 (Joiners Workshop). Divided into two groups, we discussed further the possibilities of the two sites, respectively.

Posted 18 May 2022 18:48

Group 16 / DRAGONSCAPES

Anna G

Site Analysis
Before we began to brainstorm concept designs, we conducted a site analysis to understand the opportunities and constraints that exist on the site.

Posted 18 May 2022 18:36

Group 23 / LIVING UP

Oliver P

Big Progress On Paper!

Day 03 - Masterplanning and Spatial Arrangements

Day 03 kicked off with a continuation of the 'Big Draw' exercise, exploring different possible massing options on site through collage of scaled Shipping Containers on the car park.

Once two clear options had been whittled down, we split off into 2 groups, each developing one of the options in preparation for the clients review on Friday!

The proposals each consist of two elements, a ground floor communal social space inclusive of community cafe and food bank, while the upper floors look to provide low cost affordable housing for the young homeless community of Manchester.

Two very exciting proposals are coming together, looking forward to seeing where they develop over the coming days...

Posted 18 May 2022 18:32

Group 33 / PERMAPLAY

Julian N

Day 3 - Student's Work

The first team delivered a presentation on sensory-inspired play as consisting of "action" and "creative" playscapes integrated into the existing site. The second group proposed multiple ways of accessing the mound through analysis of various types of movement, and the third group encouraged an idea of "Freeplay" that optimised the imaginations and agency of how the children wanted to play. The garden gave us feedback on how we could homogenise these ideas and begin with a final concept

Posted 18 May 2022 17:01

Group 33 / PERMAPLAY

Julian N

Day 3 - Client Meeting

In the morning, Julian presented some of his work as a short tutorial on visual communication in preparation for a meeting with the client this afternoon. The students then adopted some visual communication methods for their presentations, delivered a mock presentation, and then presented to their initial concept ideas for a Permaculture inspired playscape to the team at Hulme Community Garden.

Posted 18 May 2022 17:00

Group 31 / HOME FOR CITY OF TREES

Shaan S

DAY 3

SOME INSPIRATION TO GET THE GROUP GOING!

STARTED WITH SOME CASUAL PRESENTATIONS OF PRECEDENT WORKS DONE BY THE TEAM. A GREAT EXCERCISE TO GAIN AN INSIGHT INTO HOW WE ALL VISION CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE SITE, SOME OF THE PRECEDENTS EXPLORED IDEAS OF LIGHT / TRANSPARENCY, ADAPTIVE REUSE, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AND TEMPORALITY.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:57

Group 31 / HOME FOR CITY OF TREES

Shaan S

DAY 3

SOME INSPIRATION TO GET THE GROUP GOING!

CONVERSATIONS WITH THE TEAM DISCUSSING IDEAS OF HOW WE CAN APPROACH THE DESIGN.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE THIS DEVELOP FURTHER WITH THE TEAM TOMORROW WHERE WE WILL LOOK AT VISUAL WAYS TO REPRESENT OUR IDEAS.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:56

Group 18 / IN OUR NATURE

Yicheng W

DAY THREE

Here are some close ups of the designs for the roof top, looking at creating community gardens amongst other fun activities. We can’t wait to show all the great ideas to our clients and see where we can develop our work moving forward.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:38

Group 18 / IN OUR NATURE

Yicheng W

DAY THREE

We started the day as a development from yesterday’s collages, creating sketch plans in groups. Working in groups to create sketch plans allows everyone to come up with great ideas, whilst also learning and being inspired by one another. The teams went through numerous iterations to see how the programme would best fit onto our site, teasing out their favourite parts of each design to create amazing designs.

We have some exciting stuff in store for tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled for even more great work!

Posted 18 May 2022 16:37

Group 14 / HIDDEN THREADS

Eleanor N

DAY 3...SITE VISIT

The sun was shining for our site visit at Islington Mill this morning - we even went up on to the roof to see how the Salford skyline has changed over the last 200 years. We sketched, photographed, recorded and documented our experience of the building and this will inform our mapping exercises. From the site visit we established specific interests that have informed our sub-teams; the material heritage, mill typologies and social history.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:35

Group 29 / THE CYCLE-PATHS

DAY THREE - AFTERNOON

Mr Paul Fairweather came to Manchester in 1978 to work for the Campaign for Homosexual Equality, and he has been active in a whole range of LGBT+ activities since. He came to talk to the group about the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Manchester. The talk was extremely informative and useful, and Paul was even kind enough to answer our questions afterwards. Thank you Paul!

Posted 18 May 2022 16:28

Leona S

Day Three

The day was dedicated to refining the groups sketched plans to scale in AutoCAD. This included adding details that would normally be seen at 1:100. We also discussed feasibility and functionality of the spaces by closely referring to the dimensions provided by our collaborator, Glynis. Once these plans where refined, we had group workshops regarding sustainable and local materials. This afternoon we also provided 1:1 workshops with students wanting to learn AutoCAD software to aid their design development.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:25

Group 20 / SUB-URBAN BROOKS

DAY THREE!

Today Mr Reece Davey spoke to the undergraduate students about the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Later we continued to work on developing ideas in our selected groups.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:23

Zaiba IM

Its Site visit day!

Posted 18 May 2022 16:19

DAY TWO

Map of the walking tour! Featuring photos taken on the walk.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:19

Group 22 / MUD BUDDY

Harry C

DAY 3 MODEL MAKING!

We started the day sketching out initial ideas and brought them to life throughout the day using basic materials.

We developed new interesting concepts to develop further tomorrow, including the idea of a half indoor, half outdoor space to cater to the clients needs. We also love the idea of a timber structure, using reclaimed materials!

Posted 18 May 2022 16:19

DAY TWO!

On day two we explored the queer spaces currently in Manchester. Photos feature everyone on Canal Street and outside the Proud Trust.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:18

DAY ONE - AFTERNOON

In the afternoon, following the introductions, we had a talk from Ms Emily Crompton regarding The Proud Trust and their new facilities. The talk explored the development and history of the building and the charity, as well as the importance of architectural equality.

Posted 18 May 2022 16:16