Group 11
AGECROFT ANEW

Agecroft Chapel, a Grade II listed building, sits in the heart of a Cemetery, however it has fallen into need of repair and restoration. Currently, a wooden lantern on top of the building poses the threat of collapse. Through intervention, we hope to create interest on site and interaction with this building in order to raise money for the removal or restoration of the Lantern. This project will seek to engage with the immediate community of Salford and those with familial connections to the site. Through light structures facilitating a cafe, children's space and flower garden, we intend to draw business to the Chapel and create engaging ways for the community to interact with our design. We aim to bring a sense of connection between the cemetery and the local community.

Eleanor W / Matthew B / Neel Anand N / Rumingyue R / Saghi M / Zachary Soong Yan N

Rumingyue R
Hello everyone, this is Team 11! We are visiting Agecroft Chapel in North West Manchester. This chapel is surrounded by a large cemetery and lawns, with lots of flowers and old trees in a very peaceful setting. We explored this area, firstly photographing and observing around the chapel and then walking around the cemetery to get a feel for the quiet atmosphere.
Our project focused mainly on the chapel. As the chapel is an old Victorian building, we wanted to preserve its stylistic features and improve them to make them more functional and architectural. We have also conducted interviews in the area to solicit some suggestions from residents. If you have any new ideas, you can contact us!
Posted 7 Mar 2025 18:47
Rumingyue R
Hi, this is our program discussion!

Today was the day of our discussion with the project leader. We used some manuscripts and pictures to show our designs. You can see we are discussing the design and style of the poster.
We were each given our own tasks to make sure we moved forward with our project in an organized way.
Posted 7 Mar 2025 18:57
Rumingyue R
Hi! My name is Rumingyue Ren. I'm from Hubei, China. I got my undergraduate degree in environmental design from Hubei Institute of Technology. Currently studying for a master's degree in MSA Adaptive Reuse. I am good at using computers to create visualizations. I have a strong interest in coordinating the relationship between architecture and the environment.

This cooperation will be a valuable experience for me, and I also look forward to making the ancient building of Agecroft Chapel better.
Posted 8 Mar 2025 19:47
Neel Anand N
Hello! I am a first-year Master of Architecture student. I completed my undergraduate degree in Ahmedabad, India, in 2023. After graduating, I worked at a firm specialising in conservation and adaptive reuse projects. My time in practice deepened my interest in this field, and I aspire to continue working in similar areas in the future.

I’m excited to collaborate on the Agecroft Cemetery Chapel project, as both the site and the building offer great potential. Its redevelopment would be of great value to the community.

As a team, I look forward to exploring fresh ideas for reimagining the Chapel. Looking forward to working with you during the Action Weeks!
Posted 8 Mar 2025 21:02
Zachary Soong Yan N
Hey, I'm Zach and this is my 4th year back in the MSA, with a little year-long break at an architectural firm specialising in the healthcare & education sector. I've had the fortune of working across multiple RIBA stages and look forward to sharing my experiences with you!

I'm really looking forward to helping Salford council give their historic Agecroft chapel a new life and identity—a piece of architecture they can confidently call their own for years to come. I hope my passion for creating something timeless via innovative design technology and contemporary biophilia will inspire you for a project or two!
Posted 9 Mar 2025 14:56
Matthew B
Hello there ! I am a first-year Masters of Architecture student. I completed my undergraduate degree in Bath which finished in 2023. Shortly after graduating, I worked at an architecture firm focusing on restoring and maintaining farmsteads by adding new additions and respecting tradition.


Continuing along this theme with the Agecroft Cemetery project is something I look forward to. The building and site offer an interesting and meaningful project which will engage with the community.


Looking forward to the action weeks where we can work together to create a proposal that will revitalise the area surrounding the chapel, bringing a sense of community around the building.
Posted 9 Mar 2025 16:14
Saghi M
Hi, my name is Saghi Moghaddamsalimi. I'M student on March 1. I gained my bachelor's degree at Art and Architecture University of Tehran South Branch And worked in practice for about2 years in construction and design section of cinematic sets. Generally, I like anything related to the art, Designing, advanced Technology and bio design.
looking at Agecroft chapel and its valuable meaning for the community makes me so excited to be part of this project. If you are also excited about this beautiful building and to see its journey in future stay tuned and don't miss out the action weeks.
Posted 9 Mar 2025 19:59
Eleanor W
Hi, I’m Ellie I am currently doing my MA in Architecture and Adaptive reuse.
My bachelors is in Interior Design which I finished in 2023, after finishing I worked as an Interior Designer where I developed a strong foundation in spatial planning, materials and user-centred design.
With a keen interest in designing interiors in keeping with their history I felt that the two went hand in hand.
I am excited to be working on the Agecroft Cemetery project as we will have the challenge of protecting the history of the building but making it useable and accessible for the community, while remaining mindful of the importance of the building.
I am looking forward to the action weeks where we can work together, brain storm ideas and come up with a proposal that is mindful, inclusive and timeless.
Posted 10 Mar 2025 01:16