Name: Harley Freeman
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: Infrastructure Space

I am particularly interested in architectural heritage, and how we can preserve it through adaptive reuse schemes. My professional experience and time at the MSA, have given me the necessary skills required for real-world projects like ‘Tyldesley Spark’.

I received my bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Nottingham, where I developed skills such as: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Midjourney and rendering engines. After completing my undergraduate degree, I worked for a small practice based in London called ‘Architect That’, where I contributed to a mix of residential and commercial projects focusing on adaptive reuse. This fuelled my passion for historic architecture, which I am excited to build upon throughout this project.

I chose this MSA Live project as it aligns with my interests in heritage and adaptive reuse. The potential for our work to be realized is something that attracted me. The collaborators at Tyldesley CIC are friendly and enthusiastic to make a change, something I would like to be a part of.

Meeting the Collaborators

We are collaborating with Tyldesley CIC, an organisation that intends to develop a prosperous and attractive community, retain and promote heritage, and ensure the sustainable future of Tyldesley and its historic buildings within.

Collaborators Website: https://fortyldesley.co.uk/