Group 30 HARTLEY HUTTERS (Posted 30 Mar 2026 20:38) – MSA LIVE 26

Site Visit to Albert Dock, Liverpool
3 March 2026

The site visit offered a rare and valuable opportunity to access the Hartley Huts, a Grade II listed heritage structure, which significantly deepened our understanding of the project. Being able to enter the structures allowed us to experience its spatial and material qualities firsthand, beyond what drawings or photographs could convey.

The visit was highly productive, as it sparked a wide range of new ideas and directions for our design. Observing the existing conditions, structure, and atmosphere helped clarify both the potentials and constraints of working within a heritage context. It also made us more aware of the sensitivity required when intervening in such a historically significant site.

Engaging with our collaborators, particularly Canal & River Trust volunteers and Architect Richard Banks, provided valuable professional insight. Conversations with both the architects and the volunteers enriched our understanding of the site’s history, ongoing use, and community value.

Overall, the experience has been extremely helpful in shaping our design approach. It reinforced the importance of on-site engagement and collaboration, and it will directly inform more grounded, context-sensitive proposals moving forward.

Posted 30 Mar 2026 20:38

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