Group 01
LGBT.MCR

The project will be a deep dive into the history of LGBTQ+ communities in Manchester, exploring the spaces and places that shaped these communities and have been shaped by them. We will be putting on a digital exhibition and publishing a zine of the work and research by YOU!

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Elicia K / Reece D

HELLO! WE ARE LGBT.MCR
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:39
Reece Davey
Pronouns: He/They
Location: Manchester/London
Atelier: PRAXIS
Interests: Post-Modernism, Theatre Design, Biomimicry, Social Housing
Dissertation Title: Mind, Body …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:46
Cheng Tianmo
Pronouns: She/Her
Location: Manchester/Shanghai
Atelier: &rchitecture
Interests: Museum design, Reconstruction, Self-sufficient architecture
Dissertation Title: The …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:47
Elicia Kelly
Pronouns: She/Her
Location: Manchester, UK
Atelier: MAKING
Interests: Sustainable Architecture, Inclusive design, Urban Development
Dissertation Title: Beyoncé …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:48
Erin Hughes
Pronouns: She/Her
Location: Manchester/North Wales
Atelier: &rchitecture
Interests: Conservation, Sustainable Design, Interior Architecture, Inclusive Design
Dissertation …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:50
Vikas Parekh
Pronouns: He/Him
Location: Manchester, UK
Atelier: FLUX
Interests: Urban Designs, Masterplanning, Green design
Dissertation Title: Social construction of sacred spaces
Experience: …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:50
Posted 13 Mar 2022 21:58
PARTNERS
The Proud Trust
- The Proud Trust is a haven for young people and the LGBT community. The trust aids young people in empowering themselves to make a significant impact in …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 22:01
AGENDA
The project will be a deep dive into the history of LGBTQ+ communities in Manchester,
exploring the spaces and places that shaped these communities and have been
shaped by …More
Posted 13 Mar 2022 22:09
DAY ONE!

Today we introduced ourselves formally to the undergraduate students. We then explained the aims and creative goals of the projects. We asked the students to vote for their …More
Posted 18 May 2022 16:13
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 …More
Posted 18 May 2022 16:16
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 TWO

Map of the walking tour! Featuring photos taken on the walk.
Posted 18 May 2022 16:19
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
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 …More
Posted 18 May 2022 16:28
DAY FOUR!

Today, we were fortunate enough to visit the Manchester Central Library Archive! They had kindly prepared a large amount of LGBTQ+ historic archive material for us to look at.
Posted 20 May 2022 21:38
DAY FOUR

Here we have attached some images of magazines and newspapers found in the archive. Each student went through a few boxes of materials each. Taking photos of any relevant …More
Posted 20 May 2022 21:42
DAY FIVE!

This morning we had a meeting with ARUP - our partner in this project. Mr Anmar presented his current work and some of his research findings. This was extremely insightful …More
Posted 20 May 2022 21:57
DAY SIX!

Today everyone is continuing to work on their individual outputs. The Archive group are gathering texts and creating detailed profiles. The Making group are creating photo …More
Posted 23 May 2022 14:35
DAY SEVEN!

Today we are gathering everyones work and preparing it for the final magazine. All submitted content looking great so far!!
Posted 24 May 2022 13:44
DAY SEVEN

Our curation team have been busy working on the front cover!! After a lot of brainstorming the team have decided on the name BASEMENT. Looking great so far, looking forward …More
Posted 24 May 2022 15:30
DAY EIGHT!

Today it is super rainy in Manchester, but that hasn't deterred our students! Everyone is in attendance today, starting to compile the magazine, students drawings and …More
Posted 25 May 2022 12:08
DAY EIGHT

More images submitted by our undergraduate students! Well done Busenur Simon! Looking forward to seeing this in the final magazine.
Posted 25 May 2022 12:15
DAY NINE

Final day of putting things together... magazine is nearly finished! Final push and it should be available online this evening!!! And then paper copies later!
Posted 26 May 2022 14:40
DAY NINE!

Almost finished! Displayed are the title pages that feature throughout the magazine.
Posted 26 May 2022 15:18
DAY TEN!

THE MAGAZINE IS COMPLETE! Use the QR code to access the magazine.
Posted 27 May 2022 13:59