BA 1- Charlotte Ho

Hi, I am Charlotte, a first-year BA Architecture student. I am from Hong Kong and have been studying in the UK since I was 12.
My interest in architecture began during a trip to Rome, where experiencing the Pantheon made me reflect on how space, light and form shape atmosphere and human experience. Since then, I have been particularly interested in the relationship between architecture and the communities it serves, and how thoughtful design can develop connection and a sense of belonging.
Being part of the Life Leisure project is especially meaningful to me, as it involves contributing to a communal space with real impact. Working on a live brief makes the design process feel purposeful and responsible.
I am keen to apply my drawing and model-making skills while learning from the Master’s students in my group to further develop my technical understanding. I look forward to contributing fully to Active Axis and growing through this collaborative experience.

Second Meeting 17/2/2026 – From Ideas to Action

Today’s session marked a strong progression from our introductory meeting into a more structured action plan. Since last week, the poster team has produced a beautiful poster that captures the essence of Active Axis. We began by reviewing it together as a group, discussing refinements and ensuring that the key principles: accessibility, vibrancy, community, greenery etc. were communicated effectively.
We then shifted our focus towards the practical foundations of the project. We divided into four groups to work efficiently: Budget Planning, Risk Assessment, Project Timeline and Ethics Application. Each group was led by at least one Master’s student, supporting BA1 students. Working in a focused 30-minute interval, we developed our respective sections before regrouping to share progress. This allowed everyone to comment, add missing details and stay aligned with each other’s work.
The Budget team presented first, followed by the Risk Assessment team. As discussions developed, we agreed that we should work on the Ethics Application collaboratively to reflect the shared responsibility of the project. We concluded by reviewing and refining the timeline, adding more detailed stages to ensure clarity moving forward.
Our tutor later joined us to provide feedback on the poster and guidance on today’s tasks, helping us refine and strengthen our direction. Towards the end of the session, we began brainstorming ideas for community engagement, including integrating a QR code on the poster or organising a physical activity, both aimed at encouraging the users to contribute their opinions on what they would like to see within the community.
We ended by summarising progress, setting deadlines and allocating responsibilities, ensuring clear direction for the week ahead. Check the next blog as Active Axis continues to grow.