Group 11 GROUNDS OF HEALING (Posted 26 May 2026 17:51) – MSA LIVE 26

15/5/26

SESSION 12: INTENSIVE WEEK DAY 5

Friday was the day. Our group presentation was scheduled for 10:45 A.M. at the Geoffrey Manton Building, marking the final stage of our MSA Live Action Week. After intensive MSA live sessions of site visits, community engagement, design development, modelling, rendering and publication work, we came together to present the final outcome of Grounds of Healing.
The presentation was delivered by Taecho, Zareen, Nick and Omolade, who explained the project journey from understanding the existing café and community spaces to developing the final proposal. The presentation showed how we responded to the key issues identified during the week, including limited circulation, lack of storage, the need for flexible furniture, and the opportunity to create a warmer and more inclusive environment for the Counselling & Family Centre.
The final proposal brought together the café, community room, outdoor seating, serving counter and modular furniture strategy. Through the floor plan, renders and spatial strategy, we showed how small design interventions could make the space more flexible, welcoming and useful for different users and activities.
One of the most meaningful parts of the day was our conversation with our collaborator, Mark, about the outcomes and proposal. He was happy with the results, which made the work feel valuable beyond just the academic submission. Friday marked the end of our MSA Live journey and reminded us that good design begins with listening, collaboration and responding to real people and places.

Posted 26 May 2026 17:51