Group 21
ART KINESIS VICTORIA HALL

Our project reimagines Victoria Hall in Glossop as an affordable, flexible arts and community hub that supports local creatives and young people while strengthening long-term viability. Building on the renewed activity generated by the Market Hall, we propose a clear spatial strategy that activates both the ground floor and basement. A lightweight modular partition system enables the main hall to shift between exhibitions, performances, rehearsals, and markets, while improved vertical circulation and wayfinding draw visitors down to a reconfigured basement of studios and workshop spaces. These adaptable interventions support varied hire options, phased growth, and diversified income streams aligned with the Friends of Victoria Hall’s 10-year Business Plan. By combining low-impact design with operational flexibility, we balance innovation with respect for the building’s historic character, while strengthening community engagement and long-term sustainability.

Ching Ho N / Conrad G / Ethan D / Keeleigh P / Maria-Alexandra C / Matthew Richard T / Munir H / Sherman W / Shuyu W / Vishal V / Yang X

Conrad G
Hi, I'm Conrad Guo

I am from Bury, Manchester, and I am currently a BA1 Architecture student at MSA. For my personal interests, I enjoy modelmaking, building LEGO, and cooking.

As part of this project, I’d like to experience designing a space with parameters and constraints to understand challenges when designing and creating solutions to overcome problems that will occur during the design process.
Posted 20 Feb 2026 21:41
Ethan D
Hey, I'm Ethan!
I am from Littleborough (Greater Manchester) and I am a BA1 student at Manchester School of Architecture. I play chess in my spare time, and enjoy creating art. I don't yet have any experience in architecture, but hope to absorb as much as I can throughout this project, so that I may improve in the future. As part of this project, I'd like to develop more digital drawing skills, and to get a wider scope as to what the architectural world is like.
Posted 20 Feb 2026 23:17
Matthew Richard T
Hi, I’m Matt.

I’m from England and currently studying MArch at MSA.

During my year out, I worked at Stockport Council within a mixed-discipline team, contributing to early feasibility studies for the renovation and adaptation of schools, civic buildings and historic properties. This experience strengthened my interest in heritage architecture, and I hope to specialise in conservation and heritage practice.

As part of this project, I’m looking forward to working collaboratively and engaging with stakeholders to develop a well-considered proposal for FOVH. I’m particularly interested in how collective discussion and interdisciplinary teamwork can help refine ideas and communicate them clearly to clients and community stakeholders, supporting the long-term potential of the site.
Posted 21 Feb 2026 13:08
Yang X
Hi, I'm Xiao Yang!

I am from China and I am currently a Master's student in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse at MSA.
I previously had internship experience in a design institute in China.
As part of this project I'd like to learn teamwork skills and gain practical project experience.
Posted 23 Feb 2026 09:12
Maria-Alexandra C
Hi, I’m Maria, a first-year Master of Architecture student at MSA, originally from Romania. I completed my BA in the Continuity Atelier, where I developed a strong interest in heritage, regeneration, and creating architecture that responds to contemporary needs while celebrating the craft and character of the past. During my year out, I worked in a heritage-focused practice, gaining experience in conservation and listed buildings.
For our collaborative project at Victoria Hall in Glossop, I hope to contribute a sensitive, research-led approach that balances preservation with adaptability. By exploring flexible partitioning strategies and engaging closely with the local community, I aim to help shape a space that is both respectful of its historic identity and capable of evolving to support diverse and changing needs.
Posted 23 Feb 2026 17:54
Shuyu W
Hi, I'm Wang Shuyu!
I am from China and I am currently a Master's student in AR at MSA.
I have always been deeply passionate about architecture. I am fascinated by how design shapes space, culture and people's daily life, which is why I chose this field.
As part of this project I'd like to improve my design skills, explore creative ideas, and gain practical experience in architectural research and creation
Posted 24 Feb 2026 13:24
Keeleigh P
Hi, I'm Keeleigh!

I am from London and I am currently a MArch student at MSA.

I completed my undergraduate studies at The Bartlett School of Architecture and worked as a Part 1 assistant at Medical Architecture, healthcare architecture specialists. I have always had an interest in community engagement and drawing from culture and identity in my design. During my placement, I have worked on a range of regenerative projects for the NHS trust and private healthcare specialist to improve healthcare spaces for acute and mental hospitals.

For our collaborative project, I look forward to working with Friends of Glossop Hall to revitalise the space to create a flexible creative hub for Glossop alongside the recent opening of the market hall. I hope to contribute with delivering digital models, physical models and development sketches to convey our teams ideas and designs.
Posted 25 Feb 2026 02:55
Munir H

Hi, I’m Munir, a MArch student at MSA.
I am interested in developing innovative design principles by collecting and manipulating information to create new typologies that enhance the way people live together, preserve the environment, and embrace the history of a place.

During my placement at BDP, I had the opportunity to get involved in several projects, particularly in the healthcare sector for the NHS Trust. I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills while learning from others in this collaborative project, and I am confident that I can make a meaningful contribution while building relationships with my peers and stakeholders.
Posted 27 Feb 2026 20:07
Ching Ho N
Hi, I’m Gordon, a BA1 student at the MSA, originally from Hong Kong. I’m passionate about design, film, and painting, and I’m particularly interested in how human interactions happen in spaces.

This project is a good opportunity to understand and enhance the experiences of future users through an existing architectural space. I’m also keen to challenge myself by developing my digital drawing skills and familiarise myself with digital softwares.
Posted 2 Mar 2026 09:48
Sherman W
Hello, I’m Sherman!

I am a BA1 student at MSA and I come from Hong Kong. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, making art, as well as a bit of photography! While my photos focus heavily on people, their interactions with the spaces they inhabit give meaning to the built environment.

As a first-year with no prior experience in architecture, I am keen to participate in this collaborative project to gain real-life practical experience. I am particularly interested in how designs influence user experience and how people interact with and move through spaces. I look forward to developing digital drawing and rendering skills and learning how people work as a team to arrive at architectural decisions.
Posted 2 Mar 2026 22:23
Vishal V
My name is Vishal, and I am originally from Delhi, India. I relocated to the United Kingdom in 2002 to pursue a BSc in Architectural Technology, graduating in 2006. Since then, I have accrued substantial experience across practices of varying scales and possess extensive expertise in rail and listed building projects. In 2011, I established my own architectural practice in Warrington, leading projects in residential development, commercial conversions, hotels, and care homes. I am currently pursuing an MA in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse.
Outside interests in architecture, I enjoy playing cricket, tennis, and badminton.
Posted 3 Mar 2026 15:34
Keeleigh P
Meeting the collaborators

03.02.26 - Our first encounter with the collaborators allowed us to gauge what it is that Friends of Victoria Hall would like us to explore for Victoria Hall. Clarifying the user groups, existing users and intended regeneration of the space. Glossop is in need of a creative hub for musical, art and youth groups within a flexible use space that mirrors the recently opened market hall.
Posted 3 Mar 2026 17:58
Keeleigh P
Poster Development

03.02.2026 - 20.02.2026

For the first two weeks of our project, we worked on the project poster highlighting our intentions for the Victoria Hall regeneration with our collaborators. The poster is accompanied with a description that clearly addresses our overarching goal as a team following weekly discussions in person and online with the Friends of Victoria Hall team.
Posted 4 Mar 2026 02:03
Keeleigh P
Meeting 2

17.02.2026

Team meeting - continuing development with the group poster and description. Discussions around risks assessment, ethical applications when working with collaborators for community engagement activities, site visits etc.
Posted 4 Mar 2026 02:09
Keeleigh P
Meeting 3

03.03.2026 - Preparing for Site Visit

Developing ethical applications, consent forms, participant information sheets. Discussions around risks assessments and budgeting for the project. First draft of a timeline developed by BA1 students and reviewed by the team.
Posted 4 Mar 2026 02:11