Group 02
SALE THROUGH TIME

For the upcoming Sale Festival, our project imagines a small, walkable sequence of stations that invites visitors to experience Sale’s history through multiple senses, from the Victorian Era all the way to present time. Set in St. Paul’s Church, the journey involves multimedia sources that will introduce key moments and characters. Together, these elements will create an immersive, layered encounter with the past, accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages, to celebrate Sales’s cultural and architectural heritage within a festival context. Join us for a multimedia exhibition created for the annual Sale’s Festival—a community celebration of local culture, creativity, and shared stories—inviting visitors of all ages to step into the town’s history through an immersive experience.

Amanda RG / Awaan Munawar AM / En H / Harmonie C / Joseph D / Rodrigo ADA / Selin G / Shuyi L / Songjie L / Yik Hei Fabien K / Zena Jameel Suleiman AS

Harmonie C
Last week, we held our first group meeting together with our collaborator, Steve Hodgkinson. This initial session was an opportunity to get to know one another, align our expectations, and begin familiarising ourselves with the project. Steve introduced the brief, which was intentionally open-ended, giving us a great deal of creative freedom in how we choose to interpret and develop it. We left the meeting with a shared understanding of the project’s potential and agreed to reconvene the following week to bring forward ideas and begin shaping a clear direction collaboratively.
Posted 11 Feb 2026 14:27
Rodrigo ADA
Get to know us a little more!

Hey!
I'm Rodrigo, an MA student in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse. I'm Peruvian, and I completed my undergraduate degree in Architecture back home, graduating in 2022. I have a strong interest in the revitalisation of heritage spaces, but it was my fascination with different forms of artistic representation that led me to choose the MSA Live Project for the Sale Festival. I'm excited to invest our time in creating a great experience for everyone and to learn new things throughout the process.
Posted 11 Feb 2026 20:41
Shuyi L
Hi! I’m Shuyi LIU, an MA student in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse.

I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of space and art—I play piano, sing in choirs, and love exploring different forms of visual storytelling through film and photography.

I chose the MSA Live Project for the Sale Festival because I wanted to step outside the traditional design studio and get directly involved in shaping experiences through event curation. I’m excited by the idea of using creative, cross-disciplinary formats to support the festival, and I’m really looking forward to working closely with a team—learning from others, contributing ideas, and being part of something built together.
Posted 11 Feb 2026 21:31
Zena Jameel Suleiman AS
Hi!
I'm Zena, a first year M.Arch student, currently in Praxis atelier. I find interest in humanitarian and social architecture, exploring how spaces can affect behaviour and create positive change within communities. I'm excited to explore aspects of cultural and social design throughout MSA live, and the opportunities it will allow us to engage with the communities in Sale throughout their annual festival.
Posted 12 Feb 2026 00:40
En H
Heya! I’m Kiki, I’m an undergraduate BA1 student, so I’m still kinda new to everything about architecture. I love learning new art mediums, both physical and digital - animation, illustration and crochet being current interests.

I’m currently enjoying the year so far, and I’m especially looking forward to the exciting events happening during MSA Live! The Sale Festival is a perfect chance to communicate and collaborate with different people, learning a part of Manchester’s community along the way.
Posted 13 Feb 2026 01:54
Harmonie C
Hi, I’m Harmonie, a first-year MArch student. I completed my BA in Architecture in Bristol and gained Part 1 experience across Belgium and Spain. I’m interested in the multifaceted stories of architecture and how it can spark conversation as a reflection of both history and contemporary society. I’m particularly drawn to the many ways architecture can be represented and exhibited, which is why I’m excited to be part of the MSA Live project for the Sale Festival. This project is a great opportunity to creatively explore how collaboration can be used to represent and celebrate the history of Sale.
Posted 13 Feb 2026 13:51
Harmonie C
For our second meeting, the group came together with the initial introductions behind us, allowing the session to be both focused and productive. We spent time organising our roles within the group and discussing possible outcomes for the project, which helped clarify our direction moving forward. We also worked collaboratively on the poster, using this as a practical way to align our ideas and refine our approach. By the end of the meeting, we had a clear plan for our next steps. As a group, we worked particularly well together, and it is looking very promising that this strong collaboration will continue throughout the module.
Posted 13 Feb 2026 17:08
Awaan Munawar AM
Hi, I’m Awaan and I’m a BA1 Architecture student. I’m particularly interested in model-making and modularity in designs.
I’m excited to be part of this MSA Live Project with the Sale Festival because it offers real-world experience and a chance to see how design can help bring people together. Through this project, I’m looking forward to developing ideas collaboratively and learning from the process.
Posted 13 Feb 2026 19:03
Yik Hei Fabien K
I am Fabien, a 5th year student at MSA. I am from Hong Kong but moved to Canada 7 years ago and finished my undergraduate at UBC. I am interested in exploring the social networking potential of architecture and I am excited to collaborate with the Sale community for our MSA Live project.
Posted 16 Feb 2026 00:21
Songjie L
Hello, my name is Li Songjie, and I am a first-year student on the MSA Master of Architecture programme. I am delighted to be participating in the MSA Sale Festival project, as it affords me the opportunity to gain practical experience in tackling real-world challenges. This encompasses not only academic knowledge but also valuable insights into interpersonal communication, teamwork, and professional practice. I hope to gain invaluable experience for my future career from this endeavour!

Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:31
Harmonie C
Yesterday, we met during the scheduled group session and had another productive catch-up. We managed to complete the tasks set earlier that morning and clearly delegate who would be responsible for the four required outputs, due on the 6th of March. We also spent time talking through what the final project might look like and how we can break tasks down as we move towards the exhibition in June. On top of this, we went over the final tweaks for our poster to make sure everything is coming together. Overall, the meeting felt focused but relaxed, and it was good to see how well we’re continuing to work together as a group.
Posted 18 Feb 2026 15:34
Harmonie C
Yesterday the group used our timetabled meeting to get some work done and enjoy the sun! We discussed the online meeting we had with our collaborator, Steve, last week, narrowed down and distributed our roles for the festival output, and planned our trip to Sale today.
Posted 4 Mar 2026 11:38