Hii!! My name is Sakshi Ahuja
Atelier: NSH (Non Standard Habitat)

As a first-year M.Arch student, my academic journey has been shaped by my love for drawing and music, ultimately leading me to architecture. My passion for the subject has only grown, particularly in how geometry and the fusion of solid shapes are potent sources of inspiration. My goal as an architect is to develop an efficient and sustainable approach to today’s challenges, with a strong focus on responsibility and sensitivity. I also enjoy creating graphical visuals with Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition to my academic pursuits, I hold a bachelor's degree from the SAL School Of Architecture, Ahmedabad, India, and have gained 16 months of valuable experience in an architecture and interior firm.
Interests outside of architecture: I enjoy dancing, creative writing, and yapping.
Contact email: sakshi9913@gmail.com

We are enthusiastic individuals who believe in creating environments where people can play freely, explore, and develop crucial social skills. By refurbishing existing play equipment and introducing new, innovative structures, we aim to create a safe and stimulating space where people of all ages can enjoy outdoor activities. This project is about improving a park and fostering a culture of inclusivity, wellness, and community engagement. We are all moving towards a healthier and more inclusive future. Stay tuned for updates on fundraising events and ways to get involved in shaping a park that genuinely serves everyone. Get ready to be part of something exciting!

Welcome to the Site!

Neighborhood green space providing a soccer field, playground & a BMX & skateboard area.
Highlights: Dogs allowed · Picnic tables · Playground
Departments: Basketball court
Address: Stretford Rd, Manchester M15 4ZY
Hours: Open 24 hours

It is located in Manchester's prime location. Significant landmarks like Deansgate Towers, residential areas, a Community center, and the Church surround the park, which is usually busy.

Fancy joining us?

During our two action weeks, we will produce a design response to the site and brief, but we would also like to use this time to help you develop the skills you wish to learn. We specifically focus on visuals regarding 2D and 3D renders, digital or physical modeling, sketching, collaging, rendering, or preparing presentations. We will use our individual strengths to help you develop your skills. According to the action plan, we will be split into two groups, and the winning group will get a Prize!!

If anything here sparks your interest, or you have any questions, please get in touch! We also love food, especially Pizza, and kindred people!! See you soon:)

Sakshi is leading the SketchUp and Lumion training sessions in the CAD lab. The sessions began by introducing students to material applications, plugin usage, and importing objects from the SketchUp Warehouse.

The following day, they were briefly introduced to Lumion, covering navigation, user interface, material editing, and adding objects and effects to their scenes.

Today, the focus has shifted to rendering views in Lumion. Each one is working on an individual project zone, including the community area, basketball court, and skateboard park.

The sessions aim to equip them with the skills required for visualization, rendering, and post-production workflows.

Following our weekend red pen review session, during which we thoroughly assessed the submitted visuals for mid-project review, the feedback was marked directly on the renders to clearly identify areas needing refinement. These annotations helped structure the next round of improvements, ensuring clarity ahead of the collaborator feedback.

Yesterday, we shared a glimpse of the updated renders with collaborators for early insight. Today, the bachelor's students are actively implementing the suggested changes, focusing on enhancing the quality of visualization, rendering, and overall post-production workflows. Their hands-on involvement has been pivotal in refining the outputs further.

We are now entering the final stretch of the project phase, aligning all elements for a cohesive and impactful presentation. The momentum is strong, and the collaborative effort across levels is showing impressive results.

Yesterday was one of the busiest days, as everyone was working on the verge of producing the best renders.

Morning Celebration Highlights! 🍕

Today, we kicked off the morning with a Pizza Party to celebrate everyone's hard work and creativity! A big congratulations to our winners from each group:

🏆 V-Ray Group – Joseph
🏆 Enscape Group – Nicola
🏆 Lumion Team – Arena

We’re so proud of all the efforts — well done, everyone!
Here we share some joyful moments from our celebration! 📸✨

🎉 Behind the Scenes & Beyond the Party!
Sophie and I rehearsed the prize ceremony to ensure everything ran smoothly — and it did! Post-party, we dove straight into publication work.

But don’t worry, the party spirit stayed with us — the images say it all!
Highlights:
Sophie’s love for chocolates is now officially documented (she couldn’t resist)!

Here are the images — the joy, the laughter, the learning, and yes, the chocolate. 🍕📸