MSA Live 23

Group 20 / COMPASSION CREW

Today we will be pushing our ideas further looking at how to use collage to integrate our ideas and experiment with different materials, textures and forms.

Posted 11 May 2023 12:07

Sanjana S

Day 1: Site Visit

The first day kicked off with us meeting at MTC for a brief presentation of the project. We conducted introductions and then proceeded to the site.
On reaching the site, we introduced everyone to our collaborator Louise. Louise showed us a presentation on BCC's goals and commitment towards its community, she voiced her requirements and goals for the expansion of the community center. We proceeded to interact with some of the users of the community center. We were lucky enough to be a part of a English class for Chinese natives. Following that, our lovely collaborator Louise provided us with scrumptious lunch and drinks. After a good lunch break, we briefed the team on conducting a site study. Everyone split into pairs and took measurements of the site along with site pictures. At the end of Day 1, Louise gave us all some Fajitas! to take home.

Posted 11 May 2023 12:04

Group 06 / SAVING ST. SAVIOURS

Reemaz Hassan Mohamed B

Day three:
We started the day off with a productive meeting with our collaborators. It was insightful and engaging as we reviewed the concepts and discussed the strengths and weaknesses of each idea that the undergrads had cooked up in the first two days.
We were thrilled to see the undergrads take ownership of their ideas and engage in thoughtful discussions about the concepts. It was an epic confidence boost for the emerging designers.
After that, we continued the work on pod designs to finalise the concepts based on what had been discussed in the meeting.

Posted 11 May 2023 11:20

Group 06 / SAVING ST. SAVIOURS

Reemaz Hassan Mohamed B

Posted 11 May 2023 11:16

Group 28 / SENSE OF PLAY

Xiaoming D

Day2 - Initial Design

This morning, the master students guided the group in various tasks, the main goal being to develop a site model and sketch suggestions for the playground design in their own way, such as basic zoning, playground equipment placement, etc. In the afternoon, the MLA students studied and explored with the landscaping of the playground area. Meanwhile, some of our BA students have been conducting preliminary study on materials and structures, with the goal of designing facilities such as shelters that are better appropriate for the site and users. Also, Master students have been researching and discussing previous year's publications, and have started to make a draft layout and description of the public presentation.

Posted 11 May 2023 10:59

Jayakody Arachchige Anjani Pasanka P

Day 2: We started the day by introducing the big draw exercise. Then individually made collages to analyse ideas about materials, colours, modular shapes and connections. Finally, a workshop was held on Grasshopper to calculate sound around the skatepark model.
Throughout day 2, we analysed information and shared ideas regarding the design.

Posted 11 May 2023 10:52

Ahmed Mohamed Reda Abdallah A

Day 2

In the afternoon session, the MArch 1 students taught the BA students how to use Digimaps, AutoCad and Skecth Up. After this, under the guidance of the MArch students, the BA students produced solar study diagrams and demographic maps.

Posted 11 May 2023 10:46

Group 11 / SHOWBYRINTH

Omar A

A glimpse of student work in progress for tomorrow's final proposal representations.

Posted 11 May 2023 06:26

Group 11 / SHOWBYRINTH

Omar A

A presentation on adaptive reuse practices with a follow up question-answer session broke the second day of week 1. Soon after, based on yesterday's design sketches, the students continued to experiment with their proposals in groups by changing and manipulating spaces in the physical models. The team members involved the students in continuous discussions regarding their proposals to foster a lively and interactive interactive environment.
Sand bar held a post work informal gathering towards the end of the day.

Posted 11 May 2023 06:25

Group 22 / CUP OF HOPE

Based on our discussions on how we were going to approach this design project, we decided to allocate different roles for the students in our group. One group was going to focus on the general planning process, another group was going to focus on modeling the site digitally, and another group was focusing on the design of the furniture, especially in relation to space saving design.

Posted 11 May 2023 05:02

Group 22 / CUP OF HOPE

Ahmed Mohamed Reda Abdallah A

On day two we met in the Geoffrey Manton building and discussed the requirements that Esther (The church pastor) wanted for her cafe/classroom space based on our site visit in the previous day. We told the first and second year to students to work on the design for the cafe space, with emphasis on space-saving design as a key design feature as well as flexibility in design which would allow for the cafe room to be also used as a class room on certain occasions, as per the client's needs.

Posted 11 May 2023 04:58

For the rest of the morning we used collage to visualise our design ideas. On the basis of the manifestio, we put together collages of what we wanted to achieve and what functions we could incorporate.

Posted 11 May 2023 00:24

We invited Mark Hammond from the MSA To share his experience in relation to the age-friendly projects. We are excited that Mark has been able to provide some theoretical frameworks and case studies on age-friendly design to share. After the presentation we had an interesting discussion: imagine a day after we turn 75.

Posted 11 May 2023 00:10

After the case study we divided the BA students into landscape and housing groups and each group had a half hour or so brainstorming session led by March students to sketch out some initial design ideas.

Posted 10 May 2023 23:32

After a short lunch break we had a case study. A big thank you to our group member Pragnya for presenting her design proposal for an ageing community undertaken at undergraduate level, which gave the group some understanding of the idea of creating an age-friendly community.

Posted 10 May 2023 23:29

We finally got to meet the BA students! In the morning we had a short introduction of ourselves and gave the BA students an overview of our collaborators, our community and our project.

Posted 10 May 2023 23:22

Landa's Thoughts- BA1

I learnt the necessity of knowing the special configuration of the site in order to generate designs, instead of seeing limitations as a weakness, rather using them as opportunities in the design process.

Posted 10 May 2023 23:19

Ardavan S

For the second part of the day, two workshops were held for BA1 and BA2 students. In the first one, they got familiar with Grasshopper’s workspace and Pachyderm plugin which is used for sound simulation and acoustic analysis. In the other workshop, digital variations of the initial collages , based on the mindmap’s keywords were generated by Midjourney.

Posted 10 May 2023 23:14

Final Outcomes

At the end of the day, the students had created several outcomes from their work. The group assigned to reimagine the artists' spaces produced conceptual sketches that showed their ideas and visions for how the space could be transformed. These sketches showed their creative ideas and the potential for the space.

Overall, the day's activities provided an opportunity for the students to explore and engage with the artist studios in a meaningful way. The conceptual sketches and digital visualizations created by the students showcase their creativity and technical abilities, while also highlighting the potential for the space to be reimagined and transformed in new and exciting ways.

Sketches and Visualisations by Amani Ogundeko, Da Lan, Finbar Smith, Letitia Zhao, Remon Salami & Mohammed Al Girgeet

Posted 10 May 2023 23:05

Group 01 / MYCO-POD

Lauren Lok-Men N

DAY 2 Site Visit
The build team corresponded with the client throughout the day to get design feedback and utilized provided site specifications to create initial design ideas.

Following the end of this design day, the team was able to get a quick look at the allotments the eco-shelter will be moved to and the current storage shed they have. We were able to see where Sow the City grows vegetation that the mycelium-insulated shelter will function for. Tomorrow we look forward to refining our build ideas to accommodate for the new site information we were able to get!

Posted 10 May 2023 22:47

Group 21 / HAVENSCAPE CASTLE

The BA students were divided into two groups, with one assigned to document the artist studios, while the other group was tasked with reimagining the spaces.

Documenting the Artist Studios
One of the groups was tasked to document the artist studios using Autocad. The BA students utilized the images they had taken during the site visit to ensure the accuracy of their documentation. Using AutoCAD, they created detailed representations of the studios, which provided a comprehensive overview of the space. This task allowed the students to practice and improve their technical skills while also gaining a deeper understanding of the artist studios through hands-on experience.

Reimagining the Artist Studios
Another group was assigned to reimagine the artists' spaces by creating sketches. They were tasked to come up with creative ideas and suggestions on how to improve the existing artist studios. By sketching out their ideas, they were able to visualize the potential changes and improvements that can be made in the space. This activity also allowed them to practice their design skills and think critically about how to make the space more functional and aesthetically pleasing for the artists who will be using it.

Posted 10 May 2023 22:46

Group 39 / [ESC]APISM

Yuexuan M

Day 2 encompassed us preparing collage materials for our site visit on Day 3. Each member collated images that were in relation to enhancing the use and aesthetics of the site. This was targeted for the users of the site (children-youths-adults ranging from 5-25 year olds), thus a wide range of collaging elements were prepared.

Other than that, we also prepared and printed off site photos for the collage activity as well.

Posted 10 May 2023 22:07

Katerina L

10.05.23 - DAY 2: We started off the day with a group meeting at MTC in order to divide the students in their preferred groups: Model Design Group and Indesign Group. Once the groups were established, they students were split in order to plan out what the tasks, assign roles, and start developing the existing building model, and poster concept ideas. The two groups began their group work and we used the rest of the day to continue working on the development of these outputs.

Posted 10 May 2023 22:03

Group 42 / 0161 COMMUNITY BUS

At the start of our day, we engaged in an ice-breaking activity where each of us was asked to bring an item that represented us. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other beyond our roles as architects and to discover our diverse interests and passions. Some people brought objects that showcased their love for music, while others brought items related to art or crocheting. It was refreshing to see that everyone had something unique and personal to share.

Posted 10 May 2023 21:56

Group 01 / MYCO-POD

Ugne B

Day 2: During the second day of MSA live we split in two groups. The building team and the booklet design team worked on their respective tasks. The design team researched mycelium and its usage for insulation, as well as started analyzing ideas for the layout of the booklet. The building team was tasked with designing the shed and lean, whereas the booklet design team was in charge of creating a booklet for the project.
The building team started their day by discussing the models that were created on the first day. They analyzed the best design ideas and used them as a starting point for their new plans. Then, started sketching plans, sections, and elevations for the shed and lean. Also, looked at precedents and thought about the best storage ideas for the shed. As the day progressed, the building team put their heads together and collaborated to come up with a final set of drawings.
Overall, it was an exciting and productive day.

Posted 10 May 2023 21:55

Ani Nadirah Binti A

DAY 2 – Outcomes Of The Day

Here are some of the mixed media visualisations produced today!

Posted 10 May 2023 21:18

Group 41 / INFINITY FOOTBALL

Janos Mark KB

DAY 2_PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS:

In the afternoon, we followed up with a presentation from MArch 1 student, Mohit Patil, on the key considerations in football stadium / football stands designs based on previous professional experience. The BA1/2 students also got a chance to present and discuss their initial ideas and sketches, arising from the research exercise undertaken in the morning, with the whole group.

Posted 10 May 2023 21:16

Group 42 / 0161 COMMUNITY BUS

Ani Nadirah Binti A

DAY 2 – Mixed Media Exploration

We started off the day by having a group discussion on the previous day’s task. Everyone had the opportunity to talk about our own interpretations on what an interchangeable bus could look like. Our personalities were really evident and reflected in the individual collages we’ve produced on Day 1. Next, a presentation was given by the MArch team to introduce the three themes of the bus; library, art gallery, and gym. After the presentation, it was made clear that the idea of an interchangeable bus should be put on hold, to take a step back, and to look at the bigger picture. Instead, we worked on another visualization through a mixed media approach of a bus with a fixed theme for each group. This was to cultivate our creativity in the story telling aspect. Through this activity, we were encouraged to think outside the box and not to converge our focus solely on the interior— we let our imaginations run wild in creating an ambitious visualization of the bus under respective themes

Posted 10 May 2023 21:14

Group 42 / 0161 COMMUNITY BUS

Ani Nadirah Binti A

DAY 1 – Online Meet-up

We kick started the first week of MSA Live with an online meeting with everyone in the group. Through this meeting, we had the opportunity to introduce ourselves and got to know each other a little bit better. We talked about our hobbies, personal interests, and our expectations of the group. Next, an introductory presentation was given by the MArch team to provide more information about the collaborator, project, and a run through of the coming action weeks. To wrap it all up, a collage making activity was initiated to expand our ideas on transforming the 0161 Community Bus. Through this activity, we were not limited to any specific requirements but instead got to explore all the possibilities on what an interchangeable bus could look like. The outcomes of today will be discussed together as a group, tomorrow.

Posted 10 May 2023 21:13

Group 41 / INFINITY FOOTBALL

Janos Mark KB

DAY 2_SITE ANALYSIS:

Kicked the day off by discussing the observations gathered on site from yesterday’s site visit as a whole group, sharing individual insights, concerns, and initial ideas. We then split into groups to deliver site context and site analysis diagrams, sketches and maps, alongside precedent studies for the form, structure, and materiality of the proposed stands for the Infinity Initiatives Football ground.

Posted 10 May 2023 21:13

Group 27 / WOODLAND THEATRE PRESENTS

Hanis Nabihah Binti R

| DAY 02 |
As we prepare for an upcoming site visit, our team has diligently conducted a preliminary site analysis and research. Our objective was to gain a thorough understanding of the site's condition and any challenges that may arise when dealing with its structures.
Leveraging the diverse skillsets within our team, the MArch and MLA students collaborated to create a topography model of the site. Simultaneously, the BAs worked on a desktop analysis of the site, ensuring that we have a comprehensive view of its unique characteristics. Through our collaborative efforts, we were able to obtain a holistic perspective of the site, allowing us to make informed decisions and take calculated next steps.
We're excited to bring this level of detail to our site visit and to witness firsthand how our analysis will translate on-site!

Posted 10 May 2023 20:49

As a team we have really enjoyed seeing different concept designs emerge and discussing some of these creative ideas!

AND there's lots more to come...

Posted 10 May 2023 20:41

This drawing was done by Zhuoran Lu our MLA student. She was exploring how to integrate different hard and soft landscaping to create an inclusive space that could host a number of community activities.

Posted 10 May 2023 20:41

Over the past 2 day the team have produced some cool sketches.
Check out this one..

Posted 10 May 2023 20:40

Given the challenging narrow site the team was able to visually present how their proposed spaces may interact with each other. Each group creatively managed to express their ideas clearly!

Posted 10 May 2023 20:38

We split into groups focusing on the client brief, analysing precedents and exploring what we think the community may need. Using the provided sections and elevations each group was able to apply these ideas.

Posted 10 May 2023 20:37

Group 13 / CO GREEN

Simran M

DAY TWO!

we finished off the day with a session with the eco council at st george's central c.e., this session included a number of children who were passionate about creating a sustainable safe space for them to enjoy as well as attracting wildlife. the children took part in activities that included drawing, placing and using lego on large sheets of the site. the children voiced their opinions and were excited to see what the final outcome would be!

Posted 10 May 2023 19:43

Day 2: After reviewing our site analysis, and the project’s programme, we began to form some site strategy concepts by bubble diagramming the desired programme adjacencies, access points, and private/public relationships, we also sketched potential site layouts over existing site plans. The final part of the day was spent in our task groups, discussing ideas for our site strategies, and researching potential precedents for inspiration.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:39

Day 2: Our next activity was to discuss the project’s core aspects and the spaces that may be required to fulfill these activities. We discussed how spaces may be flexible, they may be taken from the existing, or new build, and established an overall scheme programme.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:38

Day 2: We started our day by reviewing the information we gathered from yesterday’s site visit. We split into smaller groups and produced a range of site analysis diagrams that will help us in developing our site proposals for Kingdom Life.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:38

Group 13 / CO GREEN

Simran M

DAY TWO!

we followed the site visit, with a community consultation at the complete kindness café to get feedback on what local individuals would like to see on this site. this session allowed the community to voice their opinions, educate us on the historic elements of Tyldesley which are forgotten about and create excitement for the future interventions on the high street.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:38

Group 13 / CO GREEN

Simran M

DAY TWO!

we started off the morning with a bus to Tyldesley, to conduct a site visit. we walked along the high street to understand the rich cultural heritage that the area holds and how to incorporate these elements back to the site and enhance the existing mural.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:27

Day 2: Idea Development

We focused on developing proposals to reimagine the St Helens artists' studios. In the morning session, each person had the opportunity to develop their own scheme, which provided a great platform for students to showcase their creativity and individuality. In the afternoon, we joined back together to combine our ideas and perspectives, which allowed for a more collaborative and synergistic approach to the project.

After that, we split into groups, and each group was tasked with proposing solutions for the artist studios, ranging from minimal changes to a completely new build. This allowed us to explore a wide range of possibilities and encouraged us to think outside the box. By the end of the day, we had developed some exciting ideas that had the potential to revolutionize the artist studios in St Helens. We were able to leverage our individual strengths and creativity to come up with innovative and impactful proposals.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:20

Group 06 / SAVING ST. SAVIOURS

Day 1: Our afternoon was spent touring Kingdom Life's existing place of worship, youth centre, and gardens. We discussed ideas for the site strategies with our clients and explored concepts together throughout the tour, and afterwards where we sat in their current teaching spaces, discussing the vision for the new active and community-based facility for Kingdom Life.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:14

Reemaz Hassan Mohamed B

Day two:
After a discussion session we had after the break to compare ideas, each group was tasked with producing a comprehensive set of outputs for their pod design. All of the outputs were hand-drawn and are ready to be built up in Revit/CAD.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:07

Muhammad Hazazi Bin MH

The group had initial discussions about the concept of a modular approach for designing a noise barrier for the skatepark, and these ideas were divided into four components: materials, location, fixings, and shapes. The group brainstormed questions and issues related to each of these components to develop a clearer vision for the final design.

Posted 10 May 2023 19:00

Muhammad Hazazi Bin MH

The BA1+ BA2 students were asked to create collages over the section drawings of the skatepark based on their initial thoughts and ideas for the project, using selected precedent studies

Posted 10 May 2023 18:57

Day 1: Our final activity for the morning was to have a short presentation and group discussion about what our 5th years have previously discussed with Kingdom Life, the overall project we are undertaking together, the upcoming two-week plan, and our aims for the outcomes throughout the two weeks.

Posted 10 May 2023 18:55

Day 1: To get to know each other a little better and "break the ice", we challenged each other to build a marshmallow platform out of dry spaghetti sticks. The room heard some great conversations and saw some creative solutions, but I think it's safe to say we've established spaghetti will not be our structural solution for Kingdom Life!

Posted 10 May 2023 18:51

Group 23 / MOTHERSHIPPON: GROW AND PLAY

Sanji's Thoughts - MA1

The site visit to St Helens provided a brilliant insight into the atmosphere of artists in the area and their ideal artistic space. The experience encouraged BA students to interact with the collaborators and share ideas while getting to know one another. This interaction created a bond between collaborators and students, allowing for more productive collaboration. The site visit was engaging and provided an opportunity to see the target audience's needs and wants first-hand. Overall, the experience was a positive step towards developing innovative proposals for the artist spaces, and the learning outcomes from the day will contribute to the success of the project.

Posted 10 May 2023 18:45

Ebrahim V

Day 2

Ideas are flowing as the day wraps up!!

Great way to end the day, with a series of sketches, draft spatial arrangements and site model already coming to life!

Next stop will be taking these initial sparks of creativity and developing them onwards, hopefully some physical models and collages will be coming soon!!

Posted 10 May 2023 18:19

Day 1: We commenced our two actions weeks by meeting altogether in our studio building, and started the day strong by sharing pastries!

Posted 10 May 2023 18:15

Group 05 / ECO-EXPO LYMM HALL

Ellie W

workshop 1 - big draw

for todays first workshop the BA1+ BA2 students were asked to create collages based on their initial thoughts/ideas of the project. using selected precedents studies and the site plan, section and elevations. this workshop allowed quick and sketchy ideas to be created as a starting point for our design process

Posted 10 May 2023 17:51

Amira Batrisyia Binti RA

DESIGN SPRINT – After meeting the team and conducting a team building exercise, we ran a design sprint, to gather initial sketch ideas for the four different mini projects. From this we were able to recognize themes and conceptual ideas for the next stage.

Posted 10 May 2023 17:51

Group 23 / MOTHERSHIPPON: GROW AND PLAY

Yulin J

Day 2

Let the creativity begin!!

Another amazing day working with the Mothershippon team, starting the day off with an online call with our fabulous collaborator Joseph!

With yesterday's research fresh on our minds, today was a great opportunity to collaborate in sharing initial impressions and specualtive design interventions for the Mothershippon Playground. With an initial speed round of sketching, design ideas were flying across the board.

It was really great to see the team sharing ideas and exploring ways of keeping the messy, exploratory essence that has made the Rural Art Hub amazing so far! Especially amazing to see how ideas of growing new materials for use, and upcycling abandoned materials can form new structures.

Its only upwards from here!

Posted 10 May 2023 17:41

Group 10 / VISIT STALYBRIDGE

Miwa Y

We visited Stalybridge and toured the town centre. Our culture group focused mainly on the heritage that provides the backdrop to Stalybridge and the infrastructure group looked at the business situation and transport links in the town. We also explored the site for a new tram station, which is planned to extend from Ashton and connect to Manchester city centre and Stalybridge in 2040. We will summarise the tram station proposal in the publication at the end of this project. At the end of the site visit we walked through Cheetham Park and had a view of the city centre from the top of the hill.

We will be working on the publication on campus tomorrow.

Posted 10 May 2023 17:34

Group 23 / MOTHERSHIPPON: GROW AND PLAY

Ebrahim V

Day 2: Spotlight - Super Sam

A little gratitude post for our lovely MA1 team member Sam, putting in the modelmaking elbow grease in the B15 Model Making Workshop before the day has even begun!

Posted 10 May 2023 17:26

Group 26 / THE WELLNESS GARDEN

The day began with an Illustrator tips and tricks workshop followed by exploring how we can use Illustrator to create clear and concise program diagrams. The aim was to apply our understanding of the site and begin to think about the communities wants and needs.

Posted 10 May 2023 17:14

Pei-Ying C

In the afternoon, we had a group discussion on the design options according to the client's needs and budget, and divided into groups to prepare for tomorrow's design improvement in team work.

Posted 10 May 2023 17:03

Group 26 / THE WELLNESS GARDEN

Pei-Ying C

During the development of the concept, in addition to a small discussion before noon, the group also discussed the ideas with each other spontaneously.

Posted 10 May 2023 16:59

Group 14 / PICTURE THIS

Keating W

DAY 2
Today's focus was the selected site surrounding the public realm outside the former picture house and shopping precinct. We began the day with desk based research of the site, and collated information, analysis and precedents on a miro board to discuss as a group, and begin thinking about the area from a multitude of lenses. Despite the rainy weather, we attended a site visit in the afternoon, with Steve Goslyn from our collaborator CCLT as our guide to get to grips with the full scope of what public space could mean for the chosen area.

Posted 10 May 2023 16:59

Group 26 / THE WELLNESS GARDEN

Pei-Ying C

Development of design concepts based on yesterday's site visit and conversations with clients, and pre-production of model making.

Posted 10 May 2023 16:56

Group 37 / INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION

Anjali B

WEEK 1 // DAY TWO: Today we split the team into two groups one team took on Polina’s advice from yesterday and began curating the Infrastructure Space work from the first semester. The others built on our sketches from yesterday and continued to develop the exhibition design. Sam from Infrastructure Space joined us for a design tutorial which gave us ideas on detailing the exhibition stands and sustainable timber joint construction. After lunch, the curation team looked through all the Portfolios and started to categorise the work into subthemes based on their focus, including Heritage, Industry, environmental and cultural. Rhino whiz Lauritz gave a beginner’s tutorial on the software to the BA students who then began modelling the designs on Rhino.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:56

Group 02 / TERRACE EFFECT

Vidal J

Day 2 started with a great informative online lecture by John Christophers, designer of the zero carbon house in Birmingham. A great tour of his house from concept to completion as well as some construction details and important elements to consider when retrofitting – FABRIC FIRST!
The seminar ended with a great Q&A which helped to kickstart our research element of the week. The afternoon was spent splitting off into two groups to research gaming mechanics and retrofitting before ending the day presented and concluding on our findings.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:54

Group 02 / TERRACE EFFECT

Vidal J

Day 1 kicked off with a great ice breaker game of Climania. We split up into 3 groups to play the game before coming back together to give the pros and cons of the game. In our 3 groups we then each developed our own concept to improve the game and move it forward. Each group presented their concepts and ideas before voting on the most favourable to move forward to the design stage!

Posted 10 May 2023 15:54

Group 15 / RIGHTS TO THE STREETS

Kelly Ka Wai L

SKILLS
The project will involve designing and constructing a installation that will be placed in a public area n Trafford. The installation will act as a device to empower women and make the space feel more inviting, active, and safer for them. Everyone will be involved in the design process using techniques such as hand sketching, collage, model making and more, comprising it into a presentation to be delivered to the client before beginning construction. The construction on site will involve work with model making and planting.

The key skills that will be developed are:
Adobe Suite skills
Architectural sketching, collage and modelling
Casting and Metal work
Landscaping and Gardening
Teamwork

Posted 10 May 2023 15:44

Group 25 / BACKYARD SOCIAL

Doga E

DAY TWO- Morning

The second day began with students dividing into three groups to do a site analysis of the Miners Community Arts and Music Centre in preparation for our visit tomorrow. Group one focused on the demographics of Moston. Group two researched the Minors Community Centre's history and created a timeline. The last group conducted a SWOT analysis to determine the relationship between our site and its surroundings.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:24

Group 12 / RECLAIM OUR BACKSTREETS

Mastura Raiha Binti R

Day 02 - Individual Design Proposals

Wrapping up

The day ended with a show and tell session by the BA students, talking about their individual approaches and concepts for the site plan and mural proposals.

A photography session was also carried out before the group was dismissed.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:23

Zhihao W

Time to start the design competition!
We split into 2 groups led by the March 1 students and started developing design ideas, sketches and concept diagrams based on the site analysis and the precedents research we did on the first day.
Each group focuses on different approaches and topics in order to give the collaborators and residents several visions of what the project could be.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:23

Day 2

Later in the morning session, BA students produced concept collages to depict how they wanted their spaces to look. The purpose of the collages was to help the students visualize their ideas. The collages included colours, furniture, and other elements that the students found desirable. After they produced their collages, they presented them to the group.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:13

Day 2

In the morning, BA students partook in an ice-breaking activity. In this activity, the students sat facing each other and produced sketches of their paired partners. The students then shared their sketches with each other and discussed their art styles. This activity helped the students to learn more about each other and also built a sense of camaraderie.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:12

Day 1

In the afternoon, BA students present concepts for the reception and entrance to Withington Baths.

Posted 10 May 2023 15:11

Day 1

After the tours, we undertook a heritage and demographic workshop to gain an understanding of the building and its users. This was key for us to create a socially and historically sympathetic design.

The Withington Baths in Manchester, one of the oldest heritage baths still in use today, has three pools: first-class for men, first-class for women, and second-class for men (only two were built due to lack of funds). The baths had different entrances, changing rooms, and pools for men and women. The first-class pool received fresh water every week, while the second-class pool received used water from the first-class pool. On Mondays, the water was refreshed, and on Saturdays, bath entrances were half-price, while on Sundays they were free due to the water being a week old. In addition to providing swimming pools and baths, the Withington Baths served as a cultural hub and community space for people in the neighborhood who didn't have baths in their homes. They also offered rentable bath towels for their clients that were washed in the basement.

In 1914, the Withington Baths were the first baths in Manchester to introduce mixed pools, but they were only available one day a week, and men and women had to swim on opposite sides of the pool. Since 2015, the Withington Baths has been run by the community group "Love Withington Baths." The Manchester city council's decision to withdraw funding for the baths in 2013 led to protests, a community march, and a petition with 8,000 signatures to keep the baths open.

Today, people can swim, exercise in the gym, take classes in the studios, rent office space, and enjoy the café space at Withington Baths. The baths exist not only as a swimming pool and gym but also as a charitable trust, with all profits reinvested into maintaining and refurbishing the building. The Withington Baths is located in the M20 quarter of Manchester, an area that was one of the city's most desirable locations in the early 20th century, known as "upper-class Olympia."

Posted 10 May 2023 15:08

Mastura Raiha Binti R

Day 02 - Final Site Model

The Finished Model!

We will be using the model initially for the public consultation on Friday to help visualise each design proposal on site. During week 2, the model will continue to be used for the final design proposal, before being handed over to the collaborators.

Posted 10 May 2023 14:46

Nur Alisa Akmar Binti MF

Day 02 - Site Model Assembly

Finalising the Site Model!

The students then continued working on the buildings for the site model, and assembled the pre-cut pieces before continuing with their individual design proposal.

Each student mapped out and modelled their site plan, and designed a mural at 1:50 scale to fit their schemes on the site model.

Posted 10 May 2023 14:43