Hi, my name’s Yukun Liu, and I’m studying in MArch 1 within the CPU Atelier.
I completed my bachelor’s in architecture at the University of Liverpool and spent a year working in China, gaining practical experience across various projects.
For the Monton Unitarian Church project, I’m excited to be part of this project and to collaborate with my peers in a hands-on experience. Although I don’t have much construction experience, I believe that by working together as a team, we can support the community and achieve something truly rewarding.

Day 5 of Intensive Week – Site Clearance

Today our team headed to Monton Church for the first hands-on session on site. Working with a group of friendly, community-minded residents, we focused on clearing the overgrown vegetation along the western side of the site. We created a clear visual connection between the grounds and the church.

The original footpath had disappeared after years of neglect, so we We cleaned it up and restored clear boundaries. By the end of the day the pedestrian route was once again readable, and the whole site looked markedly tidier and more inviting. Several neighbours stopped by to thank us; their encouragement was a great boost and confirmed that the project is beginning to make a positive local impact.