MSA Live 23

May 10th

We began the day by reviewing photos from our site visit and then created a Miro board to share our ideas for potential interventions that could be further explored. As a collective we discussed people's visions and ideas for the vacant spaces in Chorlton and starting thinking about different user groups. After a thorough discussion, we concluded the day with some fantastic ideas that could be further investigated. On to tomorrow!

Posted 10 May 2023 13:47

May 9th (Late Afternoon)

After our site visit, before heading home, we stopped at a nearby pub for a drink. This allowed us to further engage with each other. The MArch students discussed the differences between studying in Atelier and working in practices, and the undergraduate students shared their experiences in architecture so far. This strengthened our relationships with the students and left us feeling excited and eager to collaborate. We ended the day on a very positive note - looking forward to getting cracking in the morning!

Posted 10 May 2023 13:24

May 9th (Afternoon)

The afternoon consisted of a tour of Chorlton headed by our MArch students Matt and Karol. This guided walk provided an introduction to the site, highlighting the needs and specific issues that required attention. This gave us a better understanding and sense of the site. We took a break in the Chorlton Cross Shopping Centre precinct, our site, where we sat, sketched, chatted with locals, and conducted a SWOT analysis of the area.

Posted 10 May 2023 13:23

Group 31 / PUTTING MARPLE ON THE MAP

May 9th (Morning)

This morning, we began by introducing ourselves and having a group discussion about the progress of the BA1 and BA2 students in meeting their deadlines, as well as their experiences in Manchester thus far. Next, we delivered a presentation about what meanwhile space is and the existing vacant spaces in Chorlton, discussing several precedents to inspire their creativity and encourage them to consider various design opportunities. We also discussed the project client and their expectations and introduced the students to the project site by showing them maps and pictures to help them become more familiar with it before visiting in person this afternoon.

Posted 10 May 2023 13:21

Francesca S

Week 01, Day 01
We kickstarted the action week with a visit to Marple. Students were able to get a firsthand understanding of the Swimming baths and then ended the visit with a trip to the pub

Posted 10 May 2023 13:14

Group 31 / PUTTING MARPLE ON THE MAP

Sharifah Adani Binti SA

Throughout the action weeks we'll be holding workshops for the BA students on various 2D and 3D digital software, so that the students can develop their visualisation and presentation skills for our collaborators and the people of Marple.

Posted 10 May 2023 13:11

Group 31 / PUTTING MARPLE ON THE MAP

Sharifah Adani Binti SA

Meet our lovely collaborators - The Marple Civic Society. The members on the committee are dedicated to retaining the character and heritage of Marple and are excited to see students ideas of what they reenvisage Marple Baths to be.

Posted 10 May 2023 13:10

Group 01 / MYCO-POD

Mary D

Day 1:
We started the first day of MSA live with Introductions to get to know the team, following this we introduced The Boiler house and the community workshops that they run. We presented an outline of the collaborators brief and the project outcomes for the next few weeks, and spent some time discussing areas of the project that each student would most like to be involved in, splitting ourselves into a design and build team for the external storage space and protected workspace, and a research and material specification document team, who will produce a document to help secure potential funding to upscale the boiler house’s current Mycelium growing workshop.
In the afternoon session we ran a collaborative sketch modelling workshop and had an informal group discussion of the designs we each produced. Following the discussions we agreed upon a general form, massing and scale for the built structure to be refined by the design and build team tomorrow.

It was a great start to the project- exciting things to follow!

Posted 10 May 2023 12:40

Group 04 / REWORKING WITHINGTON BATHS

Keyuan Z

Day 1

The start of day 1 morning! Huge thanks to Paul and Emma for showing us around Withington Baths and giving us an overview of its historical importance.

Posted 10 May 2023 11:47

Group 04 / REWORKING WITHINGTON BATHS

Keyuan Z

Our project aims to combine collaboration, retrofitting, embracing heritage, and graphic design skills to renovate and revamp a historic building in our local area. Through teamwork, we will retrofit the building, combining traditional elements with modern design to meet contemporary needs while preserving the cultural and historical significance of the building.

In the project, we will utilize our graphic design skills to create visual elements and cultural content that highlight the building's history and cultural background and incorporate these elements into our designs. Our goal is to achieve a successful retrofit that turns the building into a unique landmark in the local area and provides practical and sustainable use for contemporary society.

Posted 10 May 2023 11:44

Group 32 / UTOPI-AGE

Ziyan C

We conducted a site visit in advance the day before the start of MSA Live to get a first glimpse of Ryebank Fields. This is an open and wild site surrounded by a peaceful and quiet community. We are looking forward to the upcoming Action Week to come up with some exciting ideas for this site!

Posted 10 May 2023 11:43

Group 04 / REWORKING WITHINGTON BATHS

Keyuan Z

Withington Baths is located in the Withington area, about 4 miles (approximately 6.4 kilometers) south of Manchester city center. Its address is Burton Road, Withington, Manchester M20 3EB.

The venue is housed in a historic building that used to be the headquarters of the Withington Baths and Wash-house company. It is situated near the intersection of Burton Road and Wilmslow Road, which makes it easily accessible by public transportation such as buses and trams from the city center.

The area is a bustling residential neighborhood with many shops, cafes, and restaurants around, offering visitors plenty of options. Overall, Withington Baths is situated in a convenient and lively location in the city of Manchester.

Posted 10 May 2023 11:38

Day two:
It was all about creativity and collaboration. We started the day with a small presentation outlining the tasks for the day, and postgrads had a chat with BAs about the sketches and conceptual master plan they produced on day one so they could improve them.

Posted 10 May 2023 11:38

| MIRO BOARD |
We also set up a Miro board for everyone to collate ideas and outputs for each day.

Posted 10 May 2023 11:25

Group 12 / RECLAIM OUR BACKSTREETS

Posted 10 May 2023 11:02

Junjie T

Location: Geoffrey Manton
Today is the first day that Group 12 met and worked together. March1s introduced the brief of the project and the expected outcomes of the clients to MLA, BA1 and BA2 students. The group held a brainstorm and shared inspirations and precedents. After that, we divided into small groups to work on the flyers for the event with the residents, site analysis, and style support. Students selected certain analysis aspects to work on.
During the site visit the group spoke with the collaborator and interviewed several residents of the chosen street.

Posted 10 May 2023 10:39

Group 03 / RETROFIT CHAMPIONS

Joseph H

Setting up ready for day 2! Looking forward to sharing some interview skills with our fellow students ahead of the case study visits on Thursday and Friday.

Posted 10 May 2023 09:58

Today we will be exploring the many ways to create good architecture diagrams and how diagraming techniques can be an effective way of visually presenting a clear overview of the site findings.

Posted 10 May 2023 08:26

Through the analysis of mapped census data, in combination with observations from the mornings site visit, the team were able to identify potential design opportunities based off the constraints of the site.
Overall a very productive afternoon which will help support our design choices.

Posted 10 May 2023 08:15

Today we undertook an urban acupuncture workshop to gain a more thorough understanding of the site at different scales. Urban acupuncture is a design tactic used to examine the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and constraints of the site to help support our design decisions.

The group really took the task in their stride with a hands on and proactive approach!

Posted 10 May 2023 08:14

Group 41 / INFINITY FOOTBALL

Posted 10 May 2023 08:00

Khadijah Binti N

DAY 1_WELCOME!

This is our first official group meeting, and we had a brief introduction session in the morning where we shared our professional experience, the bachelor student expectations throughout this MSA Live Action Week, the presentation of the Infinity Football Project, and the site location allocated before going on a site visit in the afternoon. Our first step in ensuring bachelor's students are able to visualise the project is to have them sketch the football stadium without any restrictions based on their creative imagination.

Posted 10 May 2023 02:49

Zeyneb C

09.05.23 - DAY 1: On the first day, we met up in the Geoffrey Manton building and we introduced the project to the BA Students that have just joined our team! After the presentation, everybody introduced themselves and we discussed whether people wanted to be in the InDesign or SketchUp team. We finalised the roles so that everybody knew what they were doing and we answered any questions that they had. It was an enjoyable morning getting to know the team. After lunch, we all headed towards the site and met up with Dave and Judy, who talked a little bit more about the project and their vision for the place. They proceeded to give us a tour of the entire building, which gave the BA students to see the spaces they will be designing. We stayed in Eccles for around 2 hours before we headed back home. Overall, it was a productive and enjoyable day.

Posted 10 May 2023 02:37

Group 11 / SHOWBYRINTH

Omar A

An induction presentation followed the site visit which outlined the brief points to be kept in consideration (THE 3 BIG: What? Why? And How?) throughout the project during the two weeks. Later the students and team members engaged in meaningful discussions, recalling their feelings of the spaces on site, interesting observations and very first abstract ideas. Physical models of the basement were provided to the students to helpm them understand areas from a wider perspective. The day ended with multiple ideation sketches and zoning proposals on a single piece of paper to discuss the interventions. Collaboration and healthy critique were the main focus throughout the process.

Posted 10 May 2023 02:02

Group 11 / SHOWBYRINTH

Omar A

The day kicked off with the first meeting on site and a guided heritage tour by Paul and Emma which we are extremely grateful for.
It was almost immediately evident how loved these baths were from the brief interactions we had with them. The Edwardian bath's foundation stone being held in 1911 and on the verge of closure in 2010, it was the local community after all which fought to save them. Today, it not only has pools, but other gym and leisure facilities that have continued to bring people together since over 100 years. However, many areas continue to call for improvements.
The students were able to assess the current condition of the baths and visually explore potential spatial connections in the basement that could be made in order to enable the spaces and incorporate appropriate functions as per the collaborator’s requirements. The site visit was followed by a discussion session back in MTC.

Posted 10 May 2023 01:55

| DAY 01 |
We ventured out to two outdoor spaces in Castlefield to seek inspiration and precedents for our project; Castlefield Bowl and Castlefield Viaduct
It was a refreshing change of pace, and it gave us the opportunity to see firsthand how different outdoor spaces are designed, utilized and repurposed.
And with that, we wrapped up an exciting and productive Day 1!

Posted 10 May 2023 01:08

| DAY 01 |
Let the action begin! We kicked off our action week with a bang by introducing the project goals and plans for the upcoming weeks. It was the perfect time to welcome our new members and get everyone up to speed on what we needed to achieve. We started things off with a fun and engaging ice-breaking session that helped us get to know each other better and build a strong sense of teamwork.
The action week plans were laid out, and we were excited to dive into the tasks and milestones that would get us closer to our project goals.

It was an exciting start to our action week, and we couldn't wait to see what we could accomplish together as one big team!

Posted 10 May 2023 00:52

During the site visit, BA1 & BA2 students were actively engaged in the process of exploring and documenting the site. They used their sketching and photography skills to capture the essence of the St. Mary's market and the surrounding areas. The students were keen to document everything from the buildings to the people, and they showed great enthusiasm and creativity throughout the exercise. Their sketches and photographs are an important record of the site and will serve as inspiration for the design process that will follow.

Sketches and Photography by Letitia Zhao

Posted 10 May 2023 00:33

Group 26 / THE WELLNESS GARDEN

During the site visit, the BA1 & BA2 students were provided with a briefing at St Mary's Market to give them an overview of the project's objectives and goals. The briefing allowed the students to understand the scope of the project and its impact on the community of St Helens.

After the briefing, the students visited the artist studios to explore the opportunities that exist within the current site. This provided the students with an insight into the challenges and potential solutions that could be implemented in the project design. They were able to gain a better understanding of the space and the artists' requirements.

Following the visit to the artist studios, the group took a tour around the town of St Helens to gain a deeper understanding of the local area and the target audience. The students were able to observe the behaviour of people in the town and analyze the factors that contribute to their needs and wants. This helped the students to generate ideas and develop strategies that would cater to the needs of the community. Overall, the site visit was crucial in providing the students with practical experience and insights that would guide them in their subsequent activities.

Posted 9 May 2023 23:57

Ziyi S

DAY 1 - VISIT THE WELLNESS GARDEN

At the beginning of the day, we met our new friends and introduced ourselves to each other. Afterwards, at the Longsight art gallery, we discussed the project and our plans with the client. The team was divided into a model group and a proposal group according to the students’ interests. The undergraduates were free to explore the site and use the skills they had learned to measure the garden. Looking forward to coming up with some exciting ideas tomorrow......

Posted 9 May 2023 23:56

Group 26 / THE WELLNESS GARDEN

We measured the site, analysed the entrances and explored the surrounding area.

Posted 9 May 2023 23:55

Ziyi S

DAY 0 - VISIT THE MARKET

Posted 9 May 2023 23:55

Group 08 / EMPOWERING ELLESMERE

Izzat Hakimi BAG

Day 1

#EmpoweringEllesmere #Gr8

Playing a game called 'Concentrations' . The top 3 winning will get to choose their group scope & their 2 team members!

Posted 9 May 2023 23:55

Group 08 / EMPOWERING ELLESMERE

Day 1: Site Visit

The BA1 & BA2 students had the opportunity to meet with the collaborators and visit the artist studios to explore the potential opportunities for the project. The aim of this session was to get the students acquainted with the project, the collaborators, and the artists' needs and wants.

During the visit to the artist studios, the students were able to observe and analyze the existing structures and surroundings. They were able to identify potential areas for improvement and gather information that would be useful in the later stages of the project. The students also had the opportunity to interact with the artists and learn about their vision for the space, which helped to inform the brainstorming session that followed.

The visit to the artist studios was an important part of the first day's action plan as it allowed the students to gain a better understanding of the site and its potential.

Posted 9 May 2023 23:52

Izzat Hakimi BAG

Day 1

#Empowering Ellesmere #Gr8

Team 1 (Canal) : Design linkage & connectivity between the people, land and water of Ellesmere Yard

Team 2 (Accessibility) : Designing a sustainable, universal & user-centred circulations, access & infrastructures around the Ellesmere Yard

Team 3 (Field) : Brainstorming ideas on how to revitalise plain fields at Ellesmere Yard into Glamping area

Posted 9 May 2023 23:52

Group 08 / EMPOWERING ELLESMERE

Izzat Hakimi BAG

Day 1

#Empowering Ellesmere #Gr8

Introduction, briefing & heads-up on what the group will be doing throughout the 2 weeks of action!

Posted 9 May 2023 23:52

Group 26 / THE WELLNESS GARDEN

Ziyi S

Posted 9 May 2023 23:48

Group 35 / WHAT IS CASTLEFIELD?

1st Action Week

The first week of our action plan aims to familiarize ourselves with St. Helens' artistic community. We will be focusing on understanding the needs and wants of local artists in St. Helens. This will involve conducting a site visit to gain insight into the current state of the artist spaces and the community's expectations for their redevelopment. Through this process, we hope to develop a deep understanding of the community's needs and incorporate these findings into our future design proposals. Ultimately, our goal is to create a space that fosters creativity and innovation while also meeting the practical needs of the artists who will be using it.

Posted 9 May 2023 23:46

Group 22 / CUP OF HOPE

James R

As a part of group 22's social out reach we plan to host an event that aims to increase the amount of people that are aware of the coffee shop . This event will show case all the work that the students have produced for The highway of hope.

Posted 9 May 2023 23:04

Group 22 / CUP OF HOPE

James R

In the afternoon we went down to the church and listened to a presentation by Pastor Ester about what the charity does and the expectations of the coffee shop.

Posted 9 May 2023 23:01

Group 22 / CUP OF HOPE

James R

Day one we met the new students and introduced them to the project. to start the MSA Live design project the students had a look precedents discover what they thought a coffee shop should look like

Posted 9 May 2023 22:59

Group 18 / [UN]LISTED

Alisa W

Day 1: Introductions

After introducing ourselves, the Birch Community Centre building, and the expectations for project outcomes, our group embarked on a short icebreaker activity. This activity involved sketching each other in pairs for 2 minutes, with the challenge of not lifting our pens from the page. Following this, the BA students voted on their preferred outcome groups to join: Group A - Physical Model-Making, Group B - 3D Model and Rendering, and Group C - Circulation & Programme. Once we divided into these groups, we engaged in discussions regarding our project outcomes, logistical challenges, working schedule, and software requirements. This productive start set the stage for the upcoming days.

Group A focused on budgeting for the physical model, exploring material options, and determining the appropriate scale for the final model. Group B concentrated on preparing the rendering software for the Rhino and VRay workshops scheduled for Thursday and discussed initial individual research. Group C examined the existing floor plans and discussed the desired drawing outcomes.

Posted 9 May 2023 22:38

Nour O

Day one
Firstly, March students met at the site location to discuss the activities of the day. Then, at 10:00am, the undergraduate students joined, they introduced themselves, and were briefed about the project, as well as the upcoming 2 weeks work. After that, the team went on a stroll around Castelfield in order for the undergraduates to get familiar with the site. Lastly, the whole party went to the pub, in order to get to know each other better.

Posted 9 May 2023 22:20

Group 39 / [ESC]APISM

Yuexuan M

Day 1 saw us meeting for the first time, and carrying out tasks outlined in our action plans.

We had an initial group discussion with self introductions and later split into two design discussion groups as per our project agendas - permanent and temporary structures.

With this we brainstormed in our groups and shared our design ideas as well as consolidating what we liked and what could be utilised as part of the site proposal. In addition, we also carried out some site analysis and 3D modelling for our proposed site.

Then we finished the day with a quick ice breaker and a debrief of the day.

Posted 9 May 2023 22:15

Group 39 / [ESC]APISM

Yuexuan M

As the initial idea of a temporary plan, one of the tasks of the first day of the intensive week is to discuss and deepen the existing plan with the students in BA1 and BA2, and explore more possibilities.

Posted 9 May 2023 22:15

Group 28 / SENSE OF PLAY

Xiaoming D

Day 1 (Afternoon) - Site Visit

In the afternoon, March student Jasmine gave us an introductory talk about the playground and some of the precedents, inspiring us to think about the different kinds of precedents and design opportunities. After which we had a site visit to the Trinity House, where Jane Bramley, the CEO of the Trinity House, gave us an introduction to the site and the site users, also described their needs and issues that needed special attention, giving us with a better sense and understanding of the site.

Posted 9 May 2023 22:08

Group 28 / SENSE OF PLAY

Xiaoming D

Day 1 (Morning) - Introduction

This morning we gathered and got to know each other at first. After a brief introduction to the project and an exploration of similar projects from previous years, we discussed and presented each other in groups using our own childhood play experiences as a starting point, and then the master students guided the group in hand-drawing each individual's understanding of sense of play on a poster.

Posted 9 May 2023 22:07

After speaking to the client we got the opportunity to explore the site and take lots of pictures.

Posted 9 May 2023 21:24

This morning we met our collaborator! It was really insightful to discuss the brief further and start to think of design ideas...looking forward to catching up again with them Friday...

Posted 9 May 2023 21:19

Group 23 / MOTHERSHIPPON: GROW AND PLAY

A great start for our first meeting. We all got to introduce ourselves and share some fun facts!

Posted 9 May 2023 21:13

Group 14 / PICTURE THIS

Xin S

DAY 1
It's whole group's first meeting today. We began the day by briefing the students on the project and the site. We then asked students to draw some conceptual sketchesof possible interventions to Chorlton’s public realm using what they have learned from the morning’s presentation and also with what public space means to them. Plans and tasks of the next day's site visit were also discussed at last.

Posted 9 May 2023 20:49

Mohith Kiran R

Day 1

The Mothershippon Adventures Begin!!

An incredible first day meeting the lovely group of students who will join us over the next two weeks.
We introduced the site, project themes, group discussions and got stuck in with our research investigations to fuel our future explorations.
And nothing breaks the ice like a good couple rounds of Jenga!!!

We're all super excited to see what will come next!

Posted 9 May 2023 20:31

Ellie W

meet our collaborator!! john haines @projektsMCR

who is....

"passionate and enthusiastic about passing on their love for all things wheeled to anyone who’s interested!"

we will be working alongside john and projekts to create a sound barrier, so music events can be held in the evenings

Posted 9 May 2023 19:20

Beatrice T

On the first day of our new project, the whole group went on a site visit at the ProjektMCR!
The students had the chance to see and experience the unique environment of the skatepark and meeting for the first time their client. They were able to interact with the client and propose initial ideas right on site!

Posted 9 May 2023 18:55

Group 15 / RIGHTS TO THE STREETS

Nazifah Binti MA

Rolling into Day 1: Making Connections and Breaking Ice with the 5th Years and BAs.

We began by briefing the BAs on the project's objectives and scope. After the briefing, we organized an ice-breaking session to build camaraderie among the participants. It was a game of charades and draw your neighbour.

Overall, day 1 was a great success as the team was able to break down barriers and build bonds among the participants. The team looks forward to the next stages of the project with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

Posted 9 May 2023 18:27

Kelly Ka Wai L

For the first day our approach was to discuss the problems within public spaces and infrastructures, what spaces make us feel unsafe and why. By understanding the spaces how can we implement solutions to tackle these issues such as darkness or confined spaces? Are there ways to make are area more active and static?

The task included mind mapping elements that made us feel unsafe and after that we expanded these factors and discussed methodologies and practices that can be implemented to make these spaces feel safer.

Main issues such as darkness, closed space, isolation, smell, and lack of people were recurring themes. In the next session, we began looking at precedents in relation to these topics.

Posted 9 May 2023 17:10

Group 07 / PONKY'S PARK

Wenkai Z

Day 01 – Software Tutorials by Year 5 Students

Team Skill Sharing!

Throughout the afternoon the 5th year students conducted software specific tutorials (including Indesign, Illustrator, and Digimaps) for the BA students in order to improve their skills, ready for the design outputs over the next two weeks.

The day ended with a final group discussion / reflection, which included a briefing of the tasks for day 2.

Posted 9 May 2023 16:56

Group 07 / PONKY'S PARK

Mastura Raiha Binti R

Day 01 - Laser Cutting + Site Model Assembly

Model making with the team!

The day continued with a site model assembling activity with pre-cut laser pieces prepared by the 5th year students prior to the action week . The 5th year students also briefly presented the site to the BA Students, who have yet to visit Tyldesley, in order to aid their understanding of the site and its constraints.

A laser cutting tutorial were conducted by the 5th years to the BA students for better understandings of file prepping for model making.

Posted 9 May 2023 16:35

Group 13 / CO GREEN

Simran M

DAY ONE!

we started the session by doing a range of ice breaker activities in order to get to know one another better. following this we deconstructed the brief so that the new members of the group could gain a better understanding of what is expected from the project. site analysis as well as background research on For Tyldesley was conducted. we finished off the session with a collaging activity, where all members expressed their visions for the site using images that they had found in their initial research.

Posted 9 May 2023 16:33

Group 07 / PONKY'S PARK

Rebecca C

Day 01 - Presenting Initial Ideas

Introduction to the Ponky’s Park Project!

The day began with an icebreaker activity before the 5th years introduced the brief, the client, the site, and the action plan for the two weeks ahead.

The students then split up and began the first task which was to produce some initial sketches / images / photographs of potential design strategies, using the questionnaire feedback we have received from residents of Tyldesley prior to this action week.

The team came together at the end of this activity and presented their ideas back to the group for discussion.

Posted 9 May 2023 16:32

Group 37 / INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION

Anjali B

WEEK 1 // DAY ONE: We kick-started our MSA Live journey with a quick icebreaker exercise to introduce the MArch to the BA students and vice versa, this was followed by a presentation from the MArch students introducing Group 37’s MSA Live brief and discussing outcomes for the next 2 weeks. Collaborative design ideas and thoughts were discussed and curated through mood boarding as a team on miro which in the evening session aided in the initial sketching exercise conducted to explore initial exhibition framework prototypes. We had Polina Chizhova who visited us and presented a presentation on curation and the process behind it. This presentation helped us as a team to understand how to curate projects with a deeper understanding and consideration of the space and materials that we would be using and interacting with, this was a valuable presentation for our team as we learned skills to not only implement in our MSA Live project but for future exhibitions, we will be presenting in our architectural journey.

Posted 9 May 2023 16:23

Group 10 / VISIT STALYBRIDGE

Day one:
After a lunch break, we asked the students to present their ideas to one another. This was a great opportunity for everyone to share their unique perspective and contribute to the project. The open discussion that followed was both insightful and productive. Students were able to provide feedback and suggestions to one another, leading to the development of more refined ideas.
At the end of the activity, the group was able to settle on a master plan and one core idea to bring forward. This was a significant milestone for the project, as it allowed us to move forward with a clear direction.

Posted 9 May 2023 15:49

Grace T

A great start to day 1 of MSA LIVE for group 10! We started the day with a briefing on the town of Stalybridge and our project brief. Then we had an ice-breaker task where we had five minutes to draw the person sitting opposite. This was a very funny task which discovered some true artists amongst us!

We then split into two groups, 'culture' and 'infrastructure' and all got started on some site analysis, drafting our 'all about Stalybridge' leaflet and planning our site visit tomorrow.

In the photo above, you can see the infrastructure team hard at work, finding out all the different ways you can get to Stalybridge on public transport.

Posted 9 May 2023 14:52

Group 03 / RETROFIT CHAMPIONS

Day one:
In the afternoon, we split students into groups and conducted a workshop to brainstorm ideas. The goal was to guide the students in a direction that would meet the client's requirements. We encouraged the students to come up with potential design ideas, considering themes, materiality, orientation, form, and layout in the master plan scale.
The workshop was a great success, with students coming up with a diverse range of ideas. Some groups focused on incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials into their designs, while others explored themes such as type of users, community engagement and social impact. The PG students provided feedback, encouraging the groups to think about how their ideas could be incorporated into the client's vision.

Posted 9 May 2023 14:51

Joseph H

It was great to meet the BA students joining us today and break the ice! Who knew drawing people could cause so much laughter. It's been a great way to get to know each other.

Posted 9 May 2023 14:43

Group 25 / BACKYARD SOCIAL

Hannah G

After a morning of initial concept sketching for the miners community centre, some key themes were established from group conversation. Sustainability, flexibility, multi -use, adaptable, affordable, playful and community driven.

Posted 9 May 2023 14:33

Group 03 / RETROFIT CHAMPIONS

Brian C

Our Action Plan for the next two weeks!

Posted 9 May 2023 14:21

Ellie W

today the 5th years explained the outcomes for the next 2 weeks. Splitting into 3 teams, the BA students will create models, instruction manuals, a construction sequence and present our work back to projekts mcr

Posted 9 May 2023 14:20

Day one:
After the presentation, we kicked off an icebreaker activity that brought our postgrads and undergrads together. We split the group into pairs and gave them 5-10 minutes to chat with someone they didn't know. Then, each person introduced their partner to the group and shared some information about them. It was great to learn more about our fellow designers and hear about their interests and experiences.
This activity was a perfect way to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved. It was also a great reminder that design is a collaborative process that requires teamwork and communication.

Posted 9 May 2023 13:18

Day one:
First day was a blast! We kicked things off with an introduction to the project. Postgrads welcomed the BAs, and Seth presented a pre-prepared presentation outlining the project, its goals, and the site we will be working on. We also took the time to answer all the burning questions undergrad students had.

Posted 9 May 2023 13:18

Nazifah Binti MA

Action week 2 gets the group making a single module prototype along with the construction sequence and instruction manual for the installation.

Posted 9 May 2023 12:34

Nazifah Binti MA

Action week 1 involves ice breaking, site visit and getting the group to churn ideas and visualize what the sound module would be like

Posted 9 May 2023 12:32

Group 25 / BACKYARD SOCIAL

Posted 9 May 2023 11:56

Doga E

Day One – MSA LIVE

Today Year 5’s introduced the brief and explained the outcomes of the action plan for the next two weeks to BA and MLA students. We divided all the students into three groups to work on site analysis and look at precedents to find a style for our design.

Posted 9 May 2023 11:55

Katerina L

03.05.23 - Zoom meeting with Dave and Alicia. Discussions about our action plan, site visits and finalising the project outputs.

Posted 9 May 2023 10:55

Katerina L

25.03.23 - Our second visit at The Castle Community Centre for their Biodiversity and Green Space Workshop. A brainstorming session with children and adults of the community about what they want to see as part of the green spaces at The Castle.

Posted 9 May 2023 10:52

Katerina L

07.03.23 - Poster Development Meeting

Posted 9 May 2023 10:50

Today marks the start of our project. We will be visiting the site and doing an urban acupuncture workshop focusing on really understanding the site and its needs!

Watch this space for more updates...

Posted 9 May 2023 09:34