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Day 9
Today is the final day of MSA LIVE so we make a present to Gill to show our output.
Posted 19 May 2023 10:18
Day 8 - Final Outcome

In the morning, the BA/MLA students were divided into two groups led by MArch/MA+AR students to work. One group went to B.15 to take photographs of the final …More
Posted 19 May 2023 00:11
Here are our proposed plan, section and elevations, created by our amazing BA1 students, Andrea, Joey & Hamza, using AutoCAD and Photoshop!
Posted 18 May 2023 23:53
DAY 8 - MORNING

After a final debrief and discussion with Simeon, we finalised the design of core game materials and companion resources such as case studies booklet and a trifold …More
Posted 18 May 2023 23:52
Day 7: BUILD TEAM

Today is the 3rd day of the construction of the eco-shed. Unfortunately, the construction of the shelter had to be cancelled since the City Council did not complete …More
Posted 18 May 2023 23:26
Check out of GA drawings...
Posted 18 May 2023 22:58
We all love a good movie! We enjoyed a quiet afternoon while watching a movie together and producing great visuals for the project.
Posted 18 May 2023 22:53
Getting there! Today the team focused on different activities all targeted toward the publication. Rendering plans, experimenting with renders elements and so much more.
Posted 18 May 2023 22:52
After drawing in AutoCAD we have been post producing our drawings in photoshop...
Posted 18 May 2023 22:52
In the afternoon of the eighth day, the exhibition was successfully held and members of March1 and BAs gave speeches to express what they had learnt during the event.
Posted 18 May 2023 22:41
The morning of the eighth day was devoted to the preparation of the exhibition.
1. Setting up the projector equipment.
2. Printing the relevant drawings and pasting them on the boards.
3. …More
Posted 18 May 2023 22:37
DAY EIGHT!

adding and finishing off all the elements to the model!
Posted 18 May 2023 21:31
DAY EIGHT!

the fun part... painting the mural!
Posted 18 May 2023 21:30
Today was our final prep day before presenting our ideas to Tameside Metropolitan Council tomorrow morning, so it was a busy one with lots of collaboration ensuring all our drawings …More
Posted 18 May 2023 21:29
DAY EIGHT!

it’s the final push! an intense photoshopping day to finish off all the renders and visuals for the project. collaborating to ensure all outcomes were consistent and …More
Posted 18 May 2023 21:27
Day 8

BOOKBINDING
This morning started off with binding our Methodology booklets, tackling how to create safer streets for females, using architectural solutions. This will be …More
Posted 18 May 2023 21:20
RECAP ON CONSTRUCTION PROCESS.

After a week of building, we have assembled the main structure of the model. With a plywood foundation, and a silver mannequin, the sculpture is wrapped …More
Posted 18 May 2023 21:10
Day 08

#EmpoweringEllesmere #Gr08

Giving chance to everyone to test out the VR World of Ellesmere Yard before we present it to our collaborator tomorrow!
Posted 18 May 2023 20:08
Week 02, Day 03
A few more final changes to the design to then finish the papers and get ready to do the lasercut activity for the physical model.
Posted 18 May 2023 19:51
Week 02, Day 03
We started the production and post-production of the first designs through various software such as AutoCad, Rhino and Illustrator with great attention to the project design process.
Posted 18 May 2023 19:49
We were honoured to have member of Southway Homes come and listen to our proposal presentation with our collaborators. After two days of drawing, we have completed the master plan and …More
Posted 18 May 2023 19:34
Day 8!!
Today undergraduates worked on the final 1:2 model.
Posted 18 May 2023 19:14
Day 8!!
Today 5th year students worked on the publication, graphics, presentations and compiling work.
Posted 18 May 2023 19:14
Axonometric views of the entire site, 3D models, cost estimates, and other preparations are being made for the client presentation.
Posted 18 May 2023 17:58
A key day for resolution of design communication and ideas!
Posted 18 May 2023 17:56
The day begins with the model being completed, including the placement of the stands, clubhouse, park, and roof with all of the surrounding site elements.
Posted 18 May 2023 17:50
DAY 8: SET UP THE EXHIBITION SPACE

Today a group of us printed out the posters, transporting the model to the site, and interacting with the community and informing the exhibition …More
Posted 18 May 2023 17:48
18.05.23 - Day 8: Today we focused on finalizing the renders based on the feedback that we got and started putting everything together in our publication. Tomorrow we will export the …More
Posted 18 May 2023 17:13
17.05.23 - DAY 7: Today was the day of presenting our project to the community. It was a very successful day, we answered questions from the children and we received lots of good feedback …More
Posted 18 May 2023 17:08
Day eight- With a completed design it is time to finalise the 3D model in ready to be rendered. We divided the students to work on creating some final visuals of the design which depict …More
Posted 18 May 2023 17:06
Day 8

To the Finish Line!!

As we enter the penultimate day of our MSA Live Action Weeks, the focus, the excitement and even some nerves are definitely rising! The team have …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:59
PROJECT COMPLETION

The Westcroft community greatly appreciated the presentation and expressed their delight with the re-imagined vision for Westcroft. Our proposal allowed them to …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:30
FINAL PROPOSAL - EXTERIOR RENDERS

Visualization of the proposed backyard area for Option 1 & 2 with the utilization of shipping containers as the new food bank area.
Posted 18 May 2023 16:29
FINAL PROPOSAL - INTERIOR RENDERS

Interior visualization of the new proposed kitchen and office space.
Posted 18 May 2023 16:28
FINAL PRESENTATION DAY

We showcased our final proposal to both the collaborators and the communities at Westcroft Community Center. Our comprehensive proposal included two design …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:27
Some students were working in B.15 whilst the others stayed in Geoffrey Manton to continue the drawings. The plan for model making was to make a context model on day 1 and a more detailed …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:13
COMPILATION OF FINAL PRESENTATION SLIDES

All drawings and sketches were meticulously documented in an online folder, simplifying the process of compiling the project materials. A …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:04
FEEDBACK SESSION

At the conclusion of each day, we held feedback sessions where each group member presented their work to review the progress and receive constructive input from …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:03
INTERIOR 3D MODELING PROCESS

The images depict the process of the BA students using SketchUp to create 3D models of the interior spaces. The success of our tutorial session is evident …More
Posted 18 May 2023 16:03
PROGRAMME ANALYSIS

We performed a program analysis for both design options to ensure that the spaces function efficiently and facilitate the intended activities in those spaces.
Posted 18 May 2023 16:02
After finishing the existing context, the students worked on creating the final design in the workshop. As a group they worked on creating accurate materials for each part of the design.
Posted 18 May 2023 15:59
Today is the second last day of MSA Live, our incredible journey is nearing its conclusion. We are now diligently preparing for the grand publication, where we will proudly exhibit …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:58
Day Eight – Final Preparation’s

The 8th day focused on finishing the final drawings and preparing our publication ready for our submission. We finished our digital model and …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:57
DAY 8 Finalising Publication
Posted 18 May 2023 15:48
DAY 8 Finishing and Photo Taking of the Models

Posted 18 May 2023 15:48
Day 08- Assemble the Pergola Model

Let's build a pergola!

This afternoon, we assembled our pergola model. We started by assembling the structure using the pre-cut pieces prepared …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:40
Day 08- Refining the Model

Let's plant trees together!

This morning, our team’s task was to add trees and some shrubs to the model. The trees used for the site model were …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:37
STORAGE AREA DESIGN

Addressing the primary concerns of Westcroft regarding the unsightly bin storage area and insufficient storage space within the building, we developed initial …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:33
FRONT PORCH DESIGN SKETCHES

The BA students contributed design sketches and concepts for the front porch, which were then incorporated into our overall design scheme.
Posted 18 May 2023 15:32
MATERIALITY CONCEPT BOARD

Before progressing to the production of the 3D model, we crafted a collage of materiality concept boards for each space, allowing us to visualize the intended …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:31
FINAL PRESENTATION PREPARATION

Once we finalized the overall design and layout for the final proposal, we assigned specific tasks to each group member based on their respective strengths. …More
Posted 18 May 2023 15:31
WEEK 2 // DAY FOUR: Everything seemed to come together today! The team who has spent the past few days working on building the prototype completed and brought their work up to the studio …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:57
May 18th (Afternoon)

After a strenuous two-week effort, we have successfully completed the conceptual drawings and finalised our presentation. We are now gearing up for the client …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:56
We dedicated the afternoon to the plans of our proposal, both for the client outputs and our own. We let the student experiment with skecthup to model the new intervention on the building.
Posted 18 May 2023 14:48
DESIGN SKETCHES PROCESS - OPTION 2

Taking into account the feedback received from the previous presentation, we gathered as a group to develop a comprehensive design that addressed …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:47
We had our last meeting with Emma, for some final feedback on the options we had provided her. Finally, we started to finalize the design!
Posted 18 May 2023 14:45
DESIGN SKETCHES PROCESS - OPTION 1

Taking into account the feedback received from the previous presentation, we gathered as a group to develop a comprehensive design that addressed …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:44
We applied changes to the plans, to satisfy the needs of the users of the community centre. Moreover, the students started to explore a few landscaping interventions.
Posted 18 May 2023 14:41
We started the day by working on the feedback that Emma, has provided us. It was a great opportunity for the group to understand how to improve the design proposal.
Posted 18 May 2023 14:39
SOFTWARE TUTORIAL

We commenced the session by conducting a SketchUp tutorial delivered by Eva to the BA students. This tutorial aimed to equip them with the necessary skills to assist …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:39
KARAOKE SESSION

After a refreshing weekend break, we kicked off the new week with an energizing icebreaker session that involved a karaoke session. We made full use of the university-provided …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:38
DESIGN PROPOSAL

We developed two design proposals for the backyard area, incorporating the concept of using shipping containers to house the existing food bank on the upper floor. …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:37
After the meeting, we moved on to produce, in groups, the conceptual elements of our publication. We focused on highlighting who our actors were and what the centre represents for the …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:35
Here are snapshots of our proposal modelled in sketchup!
Posted 18 May 2023 14:33
We connected online with Emma, our collaborator, to present the plans we have worked on, providing them with a few options they could choose from.
She was excited to see the progress …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:32
In the afternoon, we worked together on producing the first drawings for the final publication, across different softwares, in particular Photoshop.
Posted 18 May 2023 14:28
We started our day with a workshop on SkecthUp and modelled our building together, to give an idea of workflow as well as introducing basic tools.
Posted 18 May 2023 14:27
We went to our last site visit! We had the chance to meet an elderly exercise class and share our ideas with them, while they were enjoying their weekly tea and cake.
Posted 18 May 2023 14:25
Day 08: Design Proposal

On Day 8, we continue to work on our design proposal and develop our drawing of the design plan, elevation, and sections. Then, we accumulate and organize …More
Posted 18 May 2023 14:19
We started our 3rd day with a workshop on AutoCAD, to offer the students an overview of the software and start drafting refined plans to show the collaborator.
Posted 18 May 2023 13:49
In the afternoon, after the initial site visits and site analysis, we applied our findings onto spatial arrangements exercises, producing bubble diagrams.
Posted 18 May 2023 13:42
On the morning of the second day, part of the team visited the centre again to be able to meet one of the ESOL classes that are thought at the centre. It was an inspiring insight into …More
Posted 18 May 2023 13:40
In the afternoon of our first day, we all went for the first time to the community centre to meet the staff working there and our collaborator, Emma. She showed us around the building …More
Posted 18 May 2023 13:36
On the first day, we got to know each other and shared our experiences about architecture. Moreover, we did a small presentation on St. John's Centre before going to our first site visit.
Posted 18 May 2023 13:33
Day 8: We are working on the final booklet
Posted 18 May 2023 13:17
Day 8: We are working on the final booklet
Posted 18 May 2023 13:14
In the timetable, we have highlighted the main activities we will do every day. In the first week we will get to know each other and the collaborator, going to site visits, to develop …More
Posted 18 May 2023 13:05
We will undertake different workshops, in the two weeks, focusing on specific, always useful softwares.
Posted 18 May 2023 13:01
During these two weeks journey together, we will focus on developing and enhancing design skills, that we as architecture students employ every day and that are fundamental to our architectural …More
Posted 18 May 2023 13:00
Atelier : Infrastructure Space
Skills : Rhino, sketchup, rendering, anything adobe, procrastination
Hobbies : Eat and sleep, and a bit of exercise
Undergradudate: City University …More
Posted 18 May 2023 12:59