Name: Xiaoyan Hu

Hometown: Jiangxi, China

Atelier: Architecture & Adaptive Reuse

Skills: Autocad, Sketchup, Enscape

Undergraduate Education: Suzhou University of Science and Technology

Architectural interests: Renovation of old buildings

Hobbies: Zumba, Painting

Favorite music genre: Funk

Hi, I’m Xiaoyan! As an MA Architecture and Adaptive Reuse student at MSA, I’m passionate about bridging gaps—between old and new, stories and spaces. During my undergrad in Urban Planning, I redesigned historic Irish mines into museums, mimicked Icelandic flora for climate-smart structures, and balanced Hangzhou’s courtyard traditions with modern needs. Now, I’m thrilled to join MSA LIVE’s collaboration with Radio Diamond! Together with undergrads and the Manchester community, we’ll explore creative ways to amplify their voice: reimagining fundraising strategies, expanding public reach, and crafting sustainable futures for cultural spaces. Let’s turn this partnership into a blueprint for how adaptive reuse can empower not just buildings, but communities. Ready to rethink what’s possible? Let’s hit play on this next chapter!