Group 06 PLAYSCAPE (Posted 22 May 2025 22:24) – MSA LIVE 25

A Milestone Achieved: Final Presentation, Client Handover & A Well-Earned Pizza Celebration for the team
22/05/2025

After several days of hard work, designing the spaces for the brief, our final architectural presentation and handover to the client approached very quickly. And we’re happy to say: it couldn’t have gone better.

The Final Presentation
There’s something uniquely satisfying about walking a client through a shared vision from several design team members and collaboration. The presentation began with a recap of the journey — from initial concepts and site analysis to the evolution of the design language and material palette. With visuals, models, and a well-crafted narrative, we highlighted how each decision supported the project’s goals, both functionally and in terms of meeting budget requirements. This happened through presenting a phased approach to the design.

What made this presentation particularly memorable was the client’s reaction. They were genuinely moved by how their vision had been translated into a thoughtful, tangible space for the school's students and staff. They appreciated not just the aesthetics but the attention to detail: how the larger window openings would allow light to enter the existing dark area, the orientation of the workspace for collaboration and sensitivity to sensory pupils, along with the storage improvements and the subtle material transitions that would improve the feel of the space, creating a much more welcoming environment and allow users (students/pupils) to be able to take a journey around the space and explore.

Handover: The Project is Now Theirs
With all documentation finalised — including drawings, specifications for materiality and storage solutions, and the digital model — we officially handed the project over in various forms (A2 poster, booklet, presentation etc). It’s always a bittersweet moment to come to the end of an exciting project, but also deeply fulfilling. After all, our role as designers and the purpose of architectural design is to focus on the people. About creating environments that support and inspire.

Celebrating with Pizza (Of Course!)
Once the nerves settled and the final words of gratitude were exchanged between the collaborator and the team, it was time to do what every hardworking team deserves after a job well done: celebrate.

We headed back to the studio to indulge in some well-earned PIZZA. Laughter replaced presentation nerves, and a reflection of our time spent together took place.

We are all extremely happy with the outcomes of the project and presentation, and the positive reaction of the clients from Prospect Vale! Who were pleasantly surprised and very grateful for transforming their ideas into a visual design that can be used for future improvements at the school.

Posted 22 May 2025 22:24

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