Hi I'm Liv, a foundation student. I was really interested in this specific project due to sustainability and helping bring environmental awareness. I'm interested in the different ways of recycling and especially have a interest in textiles, 3D work, and photography. With this project I hope to further expand my architectural skills.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT!

To continue developing our concept designs, we took our ideas for the “Dens of Discovery” project out into the public in Chelford, where our site is located.
We set up at the local café, Tatton Perk, and spoke with members of the public about our proposal. This gave us valuable insight into how the project is perceived by the community and allowed us to gather genuine feedback on both the design and intended purpose of the dens. We also went to discuss to the community about companies that produce waste that could possibly recycled to help build these Dens.

Overall, the response was very positive. Many people expressed strong support for the idea of creating dens that promote recycling and sustainability. They all liked the unique concept designs and thought that it worked well for the area of Chelford. They also highlighted how the activities planned within the spaces could benefit a wide range of users, including children and people with disabilities.
A key takeaway from these conversations was the idea of inclusivity and accessibility is a really important theme for this close community.