Hello, I'm Qiuyi Wang, currently studying Master of Architecture and Adaptive Reuse at MSA in the UK, with an undergraduate degree in Spatial Design in Korea.I specialize in design and rendering using SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop and V-Ray, and have a keen interest in the design and expression of architectural space.

Studying at MSA has exposed me to more diverse design concepts and made me constantly think about how to combine functionality with aesthetics.

Outside of class, I like to explore new places and experience different cultures, and I also love music, which brings me a lot of inspiration for my design.

I am looking forward to interacting and learning with you all, and creating more creative sparksfor the MMU Poetry Library.

19/05/25 |Context Modelling and Poster Design

We started the second week with a quick debrief of what we needed to be completed for Friday’s handover. With the details drawings already coming together, our remaining tasks included completing the 1:5 protoype, creating a supporting “exhibition-style” poster for the model and producing two construction manuals.

Part of the team then headed to B.15 for the day to complete the context model. They constructed the cut pieces with a stud wall support in the morning and began painting the ‘walls’ in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the rest of the group explored poster concepts, figuring out the best way to communitcate the function and flexibility of the design. Using the fonts and colours we had already used in our MSALive poster ensured a cohesive output, we produced intial sketches, layouts and established a colour scheme. After a series of discussios and iterations, we concluded with a poster design that communicates the design in a creative, conceptual, and engaging way—with a zine-inspired aesthetic.

20/05/25 |Continuing the Model and Starting the Construction Manuals

With the poster and context model well underway, today’s focus shifted to two new tasks: modelling the 1:5 cubes and developing the construction manuals.

A new group had the opportunity to the work in B15 this morning, laser-cutting and assembling the modular cubes. Meanwhile the rest of the team started planning the tree conctruction manual. They began by storyboarding each step, using an IKEA maual as a reference. This was then translated into an InDesign document, combing digital models with some work in Illustrator to clearly communicate each step.

In the afternoon, some of the group had a go at creating miniature zines that would accompany the model and help to animate the space. This was a fun, hands-on activity that offered a change of pace from the technical drawing and model making.

The physical model is really starting to take shape now and the construction manuals are coming together well. The team has been working really hard and it’s starting to pay off!

21/05/25 |Starting to see the Finish Line

The day started as a continuation of the yesterday’s activities, with a new set of students keen on joining in the workshop. It’s nice to see so many of the students keen to physically build the model, and gain the skills that will help them through their architectural futures!

The work in B.15 for today looked at finally constructing the tree model, and refining the look of the cubes. The group debated what finish we would like to see for both the tree and the boxes. The group consensus from this was that we liked the look of the natural wood finishes, and it played into the hands of the nature them of the project. It was good to see the Undergraduate students deciding what they would like to see out of the project.
Those working in the classroom carried on with the tasks from yesterday; the user manuals are coming along nicely. These smaller scale construction guides can help inform them what they may need in future projects.

By the afternoon the model was complete, those working in the workshop had brought it back to the classroom, and it was lovely to see the sum of parts put together. Putting the furniture into the context model was nice, and seeing the miniature zines alongside them started to pull the project together. Seeing the model gave the whole group a boost, all the hard work over the past week and a half was coming together!

For tomorrow, we think it’ll be nice to start adding some more smaller details that really show that this space is the Poetry Library. Finishing the user manual will be the next major step in the process of handing over the work to the Poetry Library!

22/05/25 | Getting ready for Hand Over

Now that we have the physical model sorted, the students began finalising all the outputs ready to be given to the Poetry Library tomorrow. The final package includes the “exhibition-style” poster which helps explain the project, two construction manuals which will guide the user on the construction techniques needed, and a set of detailed drawings which include a kit of parts. This package will provide the Poetry Library all the information they need to take the project further in the future.

As a fun exercise and a break from being inside the classroom all day, some of the students were tasked with finding some smaller elements that would help bring the model to life. This included small pegs where the zines could be hung, and some thread that could be intertwined within the branches of the tree, acting as more storage space.

The group are excited for tomorrow where they will be presenting all their work to Martin and the wider Poetry Library team, it will be great to get the output handed over to them. We have been in communication with their marketing department which will be a nice way of showing the project we have been working on to a wider range of people.