Zoya Khan - BArch 1

Hi, i’m Zoya! I’m in my first year of BA Architecture. I was born and spent a large part of my childhood in Blackburn, Lancashire, before moving to Greater Manchester where I’ve lived since. From a young age I’ve had a strong passion for design and art. I first knew I wanted to become an architect during my GCSEs, and that interest only grew stronger when I studied 3D Design at A Level, where I really flourished and developed a deeper understanding of spatial design and creativity.
For our project, we are designing a community leisure facility in Stockport. I’m particularly interested in exploring how spatial layout, materiality, and atmosphere can influence the way people interact within a space, and how thoughtful design can encourage connection and activity.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with my team and developing a proposal that brings together community, leisure, and everyday experience in an engaging way.

17/03/26 - fourth meeting date
In our fourth annual group meeting, we planned our engagement activities for the upcoming site visit. As part of this, we decided that we will create small maquettes that participants can interact with during the visit. These will allow participants to physically place and arrange elements on the floor plan, encouraging hands-on involvement and helping us better understand their preferences and priorities.
In addition, we agreed to include a QR code on our poster that links to a Google Form. This will act as another engagement tool, enabling us to gather feedback from a wider audience in a quick and accessible way.
We discussed and confirmed potential dates for the site visit, ensuring that everyone is prepared for the next stage of the project. Overall, this meeting was productive in clarifying our design ideas and planning effective ways to engage with the community.