Group 08 FRIENDS OF WATERHOUSE (Posted 15 May 2025 20:34) – MSA LIVE 25

Group 08 / FRIENDS OF WATERHOUSE

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DAY 2

The creative outputs from Day 1 were useful in abstracting initial impressions of the chapels, setting the tone for the next day’s programme. Day 2 focused on understanding the site in relation to its wider context. By exploring the significance and history that make the chapels stand out, such as their design features, historical background, and the work of architect Alfred Waterhouse, students began to develop a more meaningful relationship with the site, equipping them to observe more critically during the on-site visit.

Given the limited availability of building plans and survey information, we conducted an activity using a Miro board to investigate the chapels. Our research drew from photographs from our prior site visit, documents provided by Buttress, basic point cloud scans, and online sources—mirroring typical industry practices. To encourage critical thinking, we posed thought-provoking questions, such as comparing the design features of the chapels with other works by Alfred Waterhouse and identifying differences between the chapels and nearby structures. Each student then selected a detail from the chapels to illustrate in their own style.

In the afternoon, we carried out an exercise to remap the site at a 1:1500 scale, speculating on areas where people gather, green spaces, and points of access, in line with Kevin Lynch’s five urban elements. This proved to be a valuable exercise, enabling students to creatively and visually interpret the site.

Posted 15 May 2025 20:34

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