Group 03 BRICK BY BRICK (Posted 16 May 2025 23:39) – MSA LIVE 25

05.16 _ CONTEXT, CREATIVITY, and CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS

Day 5 was filled with energy and creativity as the team delved into designing the nursery space. The group was split into three teams, each developing imaginative, thoughtful, and practical proposals for the building.

The day began with in-depth site analysis. Teams examined the site context—considering surrounding buildings, solar gain, and prevailing winds—and discussed how these factors might inform spatial planning and enhance the user experience within the nursery.

Embracing a hands-on approach, students sketched their ideas using traditional design methods such as adjacency diagrams and bubble diagrams, encouraging spontaneous creativity and collaborative thinking.

A particularly engaging moment came when students compared their proposals with the approved plan that is currently set for construction. This sparked a series of critical discussions around the rationale behind key design decisions. With insightful guidance from MArch students, the group speculated on the logic behind certain choices—questioning, for instance, the placement of toilets or the efficiency of space planning. These conversations proved to be invaluable learning experiences, especially for the BA1 and BA2 students, who displayed a strong curiosity and enthusiasm for real-world architectural thinking.

Armed with contextual understanding and new perspectives, each team continued to refine their designs, focusing on elements they found most compelling. From spatial flow to user interaction, the diversity of ideas brought a richness to the collaborative design process.

Posted 16 May 2025 23:39

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