Group 14 BUILT TO BELONG (Posted 21 Apr 2026 17:58) – MSA LIVE 26

Session 8: Measure Twice (…or Improvise Once)

Today’s session started, as many of ours do, with a moment of reflection. Upon meeting this morning, we reevaluated the budget report we had previously submitted, particularly our travel costs. We had confidently estimated around £45 for a return bus trip for the whole group. In reality, the numbers had other ideas. On the day, Uber turned out to be both cheaper and faster, which felt like a small but satisfying win (sigh of relief from this car sick team member! )

Once on site, our collaborator gave us a tour, which helped ground a lot of our ideas. We discussed the direction of both an external temporary structure (to sidestep planning requirements) and an internal permanent intervention that respects the Grade II* listing. It was a really useful conversation that clarified where we’re heading. We also took photos of key areas, elevations, and services to build up a solid reference base.

Then came the survey.

We carried out both internal and external surveys of the relevant spaces, armed with tape measures and optimism. Measuring larger areas—especially the nave—proved to be more challenging than expected. Safe to say, longer tape measures would have helped. A lot.

Still, we got what we needed, and left with both measurements and a bit of perspective.

Productive, slightly chaotic, and a reminder to come better equipped next time

Posted 21 Apr 2026 17:58

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