Group 03
PETRI OF PLAY

Petri of Play is a proposed collaboration between MSA Live Group 03 and The University of Manchester, to bring community, nature, learning and play to the area outside Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. Our site is currently tucked away from the main road, disconnected from its surroundings and subject to vandalism. Together, we aspire to create a space for people of all ages to enjoy, somewhere to sit, with planting and interactive educational displays showcasing the work of Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. We hope to collaborate with a local primary school to educate on topics such as biodiversity and climate change, through the medium of play.

Anna R / Hanjun L / Milia Marnissa Binti M / Nathan M / Ng Zi T / Rouba M / Sofia S / Wanrou S / Yunchen Y / Zara C / Zeynep Y

Anna R
03/02/26
After our first group meeting, we headed down to our nearby site to take some photographs and discuss the design opportunities that the site presented.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:22
Anna R
03/02/26
After meeting for the first time as a group and discussing the brief, we put together some questions for our collaborator at UoM, which we discussed that evening with them.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:27
Anna R
Anna Robertson
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: Praxis

Hi I’m Anna, I am interested in making the world a more joyful, equitable and sustainable place through architecture. I have nine months of experience as an architectural assistant at a small practice in Hull, and I am particularly interested in community based projects and heritage conservation. I am looking forward to the opportunity that MSA live provides to engage with local groups to help bring a neglected public space to life.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:38
Zara C
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: PRAXIS

Hi, I'm Zara! At MSA Live, I’m looking forward to designing an engaging space that showcases the importance of the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, particularly creating an interactive environment for children. With experience in community and residential projects and user-focused design, I’m excited to contribute to a meaningful proposal and meet new people.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:40
Zara C
17/02/26
Project Description: Petri of Play is a proposed collaboration between MSA Live Group 03 and The University of Manchester, to bring community, nature, learning and play to the area outside Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. Our site is currently tucked away from the main road, disconnected from its surroundings and subject to vandalism. Together, we aspire to create a space for people of all ages to enjoy, somewhere to sit, with planting and interactive educational displays showcasing the work of Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. We hope to collaborate with a local primary school to educate on topics such as biodiversity and climate change, through the medium of play.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:49
Ng Zi T
Course: BA 1

Hello, I’m Ng Zi Thong (Fiona), a first-year Architecture student from Malaysia currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). I’m passionate about exploring creative design ideas and designing architecture with positive influences.

Throughout this MSA LIVE, I will be developing my skills in design thinking and visual communication, and I’m excited to gain real world experience and collaborate with others through this project.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:53
Hanjun L
Course ：MArch 1
Atelier： SKN

Hi I'm Leon from SKN Atelier. I have joined MSA Live twice. And I am really looking forward to participate in this year’s project cause it has a different work flow as previous ones.
Personally I like to work on project related to nature and community responsibilities.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 14:55
Wanrou S
Name: Wanrou Song
Course: March 1
Atelier: CPU(AI)

Hi, I’m Wanrou Song(Kiki). I'm from China and obtained my bachelor’s degree in architecture there.and I’m interested in sustainable architecture design and hope to work in the field in the future. At the same time, I have a strong interest in how biomaterials can be integrated into architecture. In this project, I hope not only to design an architectural installation that showcases the biological research institute, but also to incorporate biomaterials so that people can directly experience the presence of biology itself through the architecture.

This is my first time working with students from different grades, and I’m really excited about this opportunity.
Posted 17 Feb 2026 15:03
Milia Marnissa Binti M
Course: MArch 1
Atelier: CPU(AI)

Hi, I’m Milia from Malaysia. I completed my undergraduate degree there before coming to MSA. Having studied and lived in different places, I’m interested in how context shapes the way people use and experience spaces. I’m drawn to architecture that focuses on everyday use, and this project is a chance for me to explore how design can make knowledge more open and engaging.
Posted 18 Feb 2026 10:01