Hi there, I’m Yige Zhao

Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), AutoCAD, SketchUp

Course/Studio：Praxis, March

I am pursuing a Master's degree in Architecture at MSA. I have a strong interest in material systems, reuse strategies, and research-oriented architectural practice.
My works explore the relationship between the construction process and spatial design, often providing information for architectural schemes through system diagrams and research-based approaches. I particularly focus on how to transform waste materials into architectural and spatial strategies.

Session 7: Printing Error

This session aptly named *Printing Error* took place at the library, where we met to finalise plans for our engagement event at Brookfield Church. Despite the slightly chaotic title, things were actually very productive.

We reviewed a range of precedent images that we can show to the public, giving them something tangible to react to and helping us understand their preferences. Alongside that, we printed the church’s site plan (successfully, eventually), which will act as a key engagement tool, allowing people to physically point out where they think new facilities should be located.

We also mapped out a short presentation to clearly explain the project from start to finish keeping it simple and (hopefully) memorable.

On a more analytical side, we carried out a demographic study using local data. This helped us better understand the community we’ll be working with, and will also help us be more aware of whether the people engaging with us are truly representative of the wider area. Since we won’t have control over attendance, this adds an extra layer of insight and makes the whole process even more valuable as a learning experience.

All in all, a very productive session. We’ve prepped what we’re going to say, gathered all the materials we need, and are feeling ready (printing errors aside) for what’s next.