Group 27 SENSESCAPE (Posted 12 May 2025 21:31) – MSA LIVE 25

Day 1 – May 12th: First Day On Site

What a vibrant and inspiring first day!

We kicked off our SenseScape journey with a warm round of self-introductions and an overview of the project in Geoffrey Manton 3.33. It was a chance to meet one another, share excitement, and begin imagining how we could design a sensory room that is inclusive, engaging, and meaningful. We explored previous examples, reviewed the existing room drawings, and introduced the colour palette that will guide the mood of the space.

Around noon, we walked down to Manchester Museum where our client Hannah welcomed us and guided us to the basement space—the very room we’ll be transforming. Her insights helped us understand the importance of designing a flexible, immersive space.

Then came a playful and collaborative highlight of the day: the sensory icebreaker game. Blindfolded, muffled, and listening through headsets, teams attempted to model clay animals through non-verbal and indirect communication. It was a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly touching way to reflect on sensory perception, teamwork, and alternative modes of interaction.

After lunch, we reassembled at the museum entrance and followed Hannah through selected galleries for a deeper sensory exploration of the museum’s exhibitions. The phrase “to be museumed” was introduced as a provocation—what does it mean to be overwhelmed, absorbed, or transformed by a space?

We wrapped up the day by gathering our first impressions and inspirations, and began noting initial ideas for sensory elements and precedents. We also briefly measured the dimensions of the room.

Posted 12 May 2025 21:31

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