MSA Live 24

Visions For The Future!
We have produced a 3D Digital model with rendered views to allow our collaborators and the Heaton Mersey community to see how the pavilion and park could be used in the future. We hope these concepts will attract more investment and engagement to the site.

Posted 17 May 2024 13:13

DAY 09

On our final day, the team worked on assembling the final publication and other documents for our submission.

Group 32 would like to say a big thank you to our client, the Studio Lab, for giving us this opportunity to design an engaging community project. We would also like say thank you to the local community of Alsager, who participated in the events and provided us with invaluable insights into their needs and considerations.

Finally, many thanks to all the BAs, we really enjoyed working with you all!!!

Posted 17 May 2024 13:06

Group 20 / GROWING TOGETHERNESS

DAY 08

Thursday is our final event day in Alsager. The group visited the Skatepark site, Alsager's community center, and Alex's studio to present the ideas and concepts to the community and collaborators. We had multiple conversations about our proposals, which were reported in the local newspaper. The local community shared ideas, making it a highly engaging event.

Find the article from the local press here:
https://alsager.nub.news/news/local-news/architecture-students-present-final-designs-for-milton-park-in-alsager-229926

Posted 17 May 2024 13:05

Sarah N

Action Week: Day 8!

32: On Thursday afternoon we went to Buile Hill Park and shared our results with Mark and local residents. The presentation was enthusiastic and the exchange was very enjoyable. The residents not only gave a lot of valuable feedback and recognition, but also expressed their support and appreciation for our project.

It was heartwarming to see that the residents still thoughtfully prepared food for us, and even on a rainy day, their enthusiasm was undiminished as we witnessed those elderly people playing croquet in the rain. These interactions gave us a sense of warmth and support.

33: In addition to the presentation and networking at Buile Hill Park, we also visited the greenhouse plants in the sunroom with Mark, who enthusiastically introduced us to a variety of plants and flowers and invited us to pick our favourite ones to take home. The visit not only enriched our knowledge, but also brought us a special souvenir which is a testimony of this unforgettable experience.

Posted 17 May 2024 13:04

Group 20 / GROWING TOGETHERNESS

Welcome to our Action Week 2!

Day 5 - It's Pizza Time!
After an intensive round of presentations and reviews, our group had arranged for a delicious pizza lunch for all. Well-deserved we must say!

Eager (and famished) to feast on the pizzas, not a single slice was left!
We thoroughly enjoyed talking to the students over pizzas and discussed just a little more about the church. It was the perfect way to listen to what each of us had to say, even with our mouths full.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:56

Sarah N

Action Week: Day 7!

Today we continued to work together in output orientated groups to further refine our models and final results, Boyu contributed a couple of renderings that worked really well and the BA students built on these to optimise and learn more collage skills and image manipulation techniques. We're looking forward to what's to come and are confident that in this collaborative atmosphere we'll be able to produce even better results.

Meanwhile, the MA students focused on layout and detailing to ensure the final rendering was professional and aesthetically pleasing. By dividing up the work, each member of the team played an important role in their respective roles. Everyone built on each other's work, learning new skills and improving the overall quality of the project.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:53

Anne GRDE

The Final Design! Visual renders created by the students to display their design proposal for the BeeCup installation.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:47

Fatin Najihah Binti M

Day 9,
We photographed the model and we gathered for our farewell activity. We would like to thank all the students for their hardwork over the last two weeks and we had a great time working with each of them. We wish all of them the best of luck!

Posted 17 May 2024 12:46

Group 40 / NAVIGATING STOCKPORT

Fatin Najihah Binti M

Day 8,
It's the last day before submission! All students are working hard for the final push. Some of them are completing the scale model in B.15 workshop while the rest are working on the renderings for publication. Everyone are eager to make this project a success!

Posted 17 May 2024 12:39

Jason Y

The Gantt chart was created and shared with everyone to illustrate how tasks are broken down into smaller components, ensuring that everyone understands our project and milestones.

We are working closely to meet our milestones as originally planned. Despite taking longer to propose concept ideas during the action week, we have successfully managed to follow the Gantt chart we created. The Gantt chart has had a significant impact on the project's success, guiding us through each phase and helping us stay on track, culminating in the successful presentation of our final proposal to the client.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:36

Group 40 / NAVIGATING STOCKPORT

Neeladit N

Final Presentation Day!
Today is the day all our hard work culminated into the presentation for Stockport Council. We came together for breakfast in the morning and then presented our work to the clients. Final consensus was, they really liked it! The clients felt we had produced something really professional and out of the box keeping in mind the budgetary issues of the project. All in all this was a great learning experience for all of us and we were all grateful for the opportunity provided.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:35

Map on Display
View an example of how our new maps of the park will look on site, encouraging community interaction and movement around the site. The visually engages visitors, encouraging them to explore everything the park has to offer.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:31

Pavilion Elevations
We have created a range of visually engaging elevations for our client to show how the building could be developed.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:18

Group 35 / PARK&PLAY

Gaia DL

DAY 9

Good job everyone!
The final leaflets are printed and ready to be shown to our client!
Our MSA Live experience is almost over, and everyone has done an excellent job with truly splendid results! It has been really exciting to get to know the bachelor students and work with them. We are very satisfied and hope we have been helpful and inspiring for their architecture journey!

#goodjobeveryone!

Posted 17 May 2024 12:10

DAY 07 PHASE 3: THE ISLESKATE OF ALSAGER

TIANLE | MAX

Through the re-development of the skatepark and car park area, Phase 3 aims to foment the approachability of this space in Alsager via a consideration of a wider demographic users for this space.

The island element segregates the space into faster and slower areas of the skatepark to accommodate different abilities and users of the space from children to the elder population of Alsager.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:09

DAY 07 PHASE 2: SUNSET SKATEPARK

ECE | LILLIE | IZZY

Phase 2 of the project aims to redesign the skatepark to make it more inviting and inclusive, creating a safer area for the entire community.

1. This is achieved through the use of warm hues from entrance points to guide people into the area, making it more welcoming.
2. The skating area will also have a slower zone designed for beginners and kids to use.
3. Lighting will be installed around the skatepark's perimeter to prevent the park from becoming intimidating at night.
4. Seating will be provided in the form of wide stairs for people to rest on, situated between the skatepark and playground area, allowing parents to watch over their kids.
5. The creation of modular pavilion units will provide an illuminated seating area at night, constructed from a timber frame and sheltered by corrugated plastic sheets. The translucent sheets will allow light to filter through, providing a greater sense of safety at night. These modular pavilions could be placed around the park and utilized for stalls at summer music festivals.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:09

DAY 07 PHASE 1

ILHAM | NAZDAMI | MAIR

Phase 1 of the project targets offering financially feasible options to the community.

1. Creating signs to make the currently narrow entrance more visible to the public
2. Installing ramps and bollards to make the space more accessible and pedestrian-friendly
3. Creating furniture that connects with the skatepark to accommodate a wider range of users.
4. Installing bicycle racks.
5. Providing a first aid point locker for skaters.
6. Clearing the graffiti space to give artists more freedom to create new artwork.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:09

DAY 07

On Wednesday, the group focused on creating posters for Thursday's exhibition for the community of Alsager. The students designed posters in three phases, ranging from the most financially feasible to the most ambitious.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:09

Existing Pavilion Plans
Following our measurements of the existing building on site, we produced plans of the existing building for our collaborators, which they previously did not have. These provide a base for the development of concepts to reuse the building.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:07

Wil G

Day 7, Following a successful presentation, the collaborators opted for the simpler concept for the art installation. Therefore, today was all about bringing our art installation to life! Split into smaller teams, students tackled tasks from refining the posters to detailing construction plans and ideas for the installation. Then, it was hands-on as we started crafting the physical model at a 1:5 scale.

Posted 17 May 2024 12:03

Welcome to our Action Week 2!

Day 5 - Alder Grange students reviewing our proposals!
One of the most rewarding aspects of presenting our proposals to the DEC Class 12 students was not just to introduce them to the process of designing but also gain unfiltered constructive criticism from them on our proposals.

It was quite fulfilling for us to have achieved what we aimed for and planned for, for weeks. We were successful in starting a dialogue amongst the students of MSA and Alder Grange School. We gained insightful suggestions on our proposals, critique on factors that might have been missed out and appreciative comments on ideas, digital renders and representations.

Here's to ideas and its power to start conversations!

Posted 17 May 2024 12:03

Group 40 / NAVIGATING STOCKPORT

Wil G

Day 6, After a week of hard work, today was focused on refining both the simple and complex concepts in preparation for tomorrow's presentation.

Posted 17 May 2024 11:54

Kirandeep J

Day 8

We consolidated our efforts to finalize the project, including the wayfinding strategy and addressing gap sites. This process involved crafting a clear and concise narrative for our presentation to seamlessly integrate the diverse themes. The majority of the team dedicated their time to refining the final renders.

We then came together as a team to rehearse our presentation to ensure a concise delivery is given and discusses the proceedings of the day.

Posted 17 May 2024 11:30

Group 37 / BAM BRINNINGTON ACTIVE MOVEMENT

Sanah M

MSA Live Action Week Day 8
16.05.2024

We arrived at Brinnington Life Leisure at 11am where we met with Ross and Lisa. We briefed them on all the outcomes we have produced which they were very excited about. We then began to set up our exhibition for the local community to view.

Posted 17 May 2024 11:24

Group 05 / RE-IMAGINE THE HIPPODROME

Kyungho O

MSA LIVE 24 - Group 5 Action Video Link:

https://youtu.be/cQ6aFvL9cDg?si=RaMhm72EK40s_i5W

Hulme Hippodrome has been abandoned for years, with plans to demolish this historic beacon of entertainment. Now the local community is stepping in, trying to convert it into a centre for the benefit of all nearby residents. In close collaboration with them, we radically re-imagined the place through a new design of the Warwick Street façade.

Using VR simulations, AI-generated images, and digital modeling, we managed to design a façade, that takes into consideration complex financial constraints and the needs of the local community. The final output was the proposal of a self-supporting green wall frame with pulley-system screens that can be used either for displaying advertisements or projecting movies.

Posted 17 May 2024 11:23

Group 37 / BAM BRINNINGTON ACTIVE MOVEMENT

Sanah M

EXHIBITION: INVITING ALL OF BRINNINGTON
16 May 2024

We sent this poster a few days ago to Life Leisure as an invitation for the local community to come and see our exhibition on 16th May 2024.

Posted 17 May 2024 11:23

Anne GRDE

Following the successful meeting with our client on Day 4, Day 5 consisted of finalising the installation design picked out by Alison and Laura on Friday. Students were split into two groups developing similar but differing designs, the first being simpler and the second being a more complex alternative, to give the client flexibility and options to pick a final option in our final meeting on Day 7.

Posted 17 May 2024 11:02

Day 8 - Spoiler for our presentation tomorrow..
Can`t wait to show our project to our collaborators.

Posted 17 May 2024 10:17

Just finished our phisical model. Moving on to produce 3D models and more for the submission this week.

Posted 17 May 2024 10:11

Day 6 - moving towards presentation. Started working on a physical model to show our spatial design. Finalized our design and produced more drawings in cad.

Posted 17 May 2024 10:08

The working week started with the SketchUp tutorial, practicing to create a 3d site model. In the second part of the day we worked in smaller groups to develop materiality concept for the hall.

Posted 17 May 2024 09:58

The fourth day we dedicated to Autocad tutorials and development of the building plans. Hope our younger colleagues obtained some new skills today.

Posted 17 May 2024 09:50

Welcome to our Action Week 2!

Our group was divided into 2 teams to bring forth 2 different proposals for the collaborators. Our intention was to demonstrate and assert the importance of how different design approaches must be taken to explore its myriad nuances such that it best suits the program and the requirements of its users.

Day 5 - Presentation by TEAM 'B'
With an incredible opportunity to experiment and demonstrate the power of designing without constraints, Team 'B' opted for a conceptual approach. They took their inspiration from the 'Roof Catalogue' proposed the Dutch architects MVRDV that focussed on repurposing unused roofs in Netherlands. Similarly, Team 'B' proposed a catalogue for churches such that its roof, walls and basement could be used for different activities.

Based on the data collected from the residents of the village Sabden, Team 'B' found out that they needed an office, a learning centre and an urban farm. Each team member sketched ideas to transform the church into these 3 spaces each, not bounded by any rules or regulations. This allowed them to break free and propose dynamic ideas that reimagined (not changed) as to how a church could function for all.

Their interventions were ambitious and flamboyant yet effective, which not only honoured the needs of the residents but also helped put the church in an everchanging new light with changing times.

Posted 17 May 2024 09:06

Welcome to our Action Week 2!

Our group was divided into 2 teams to bring forth 2 different proposals for the collaborators. Our intention was to demonstrate and assert the importance of how different design approaches must be taken to explore its myriad nuances such that it best suits the program and the requirements of its users.

Day 5 - Presentation by TEAM 'A'
When it came to designing for a sensitive structure, a church, Team 'A' opted for a pragmatic approach. They emphasized on the historical and the structural importance of the church while formulating design programs and interventions to preserve its rich heritage.

Based on the data collected from the residents of the village Sabden, Team 'A' found out that they needed a workspace, a yoga space, a learning centre for kids, improved biodiversity and shelves for books. They analysed precedents of churches reused for these proposals and while the church had to be retained for its masses and gatherings, it could also house smaller flexible spaces to cater to the younger residents.

A series of landscape and interior proposals were sketched, conceptualized and designed to accommodate the needs of the people. A butterfly garden enlivened the unused west corner of the site while a series of bookshelves along the church walls opened up the layout for different activities.

These interventions were minimal yet effective, thereby maintaining the sanctity of the church. It focussed on a practical yet aesthetic design that invites and accommodates all.

Posted 17 May 2024 08:52

Group 12 / ELEVATE AND CELEBRATE

Welcome to our Action Week 2!

After an intensive first week, we were all geared up to welcome our collaborators: Vicki and her Class 12 DEC students eager to know what we've proposed for the Sabden Church!

Day 5 - Meeting the Collaborators
After printing our vibrant proposal sheets, setting up the screens and meticulously planning the studio space, we welcomed the Class 12 students accompanied by Vicki. Before diving head first into the project presentation, we gave the students a quick walkthrough of MTC to give them a teaser of how an architecture student functions at the university.

We started with the studios, followed by Makerspace where they saw different architecture models (few being made on softwares and some displayed on shelves). Later, we took them to the CAD Lab, the most used space at MTC!

Having to make a decision soon for themselves, a walk through our architecture school introduced the students to a creative ecosystem and helped them to imagine themselves being in one in the future. It was quite fruitful!

Posted 17 May 2024 08:29

Keming Z

Action week: Day 8

This is the first day after public consultant. So we need to do some finishing touches.

First we taught them how to draw with CAD. Then I taught them how to render with enscape. Judging from the results, they did a great job!

Posted 17 May 2024 01:09

Day 09 - Part 3

We'd like to take the opportunity in this post to thank everyone that has helped our core team throughout this project. So, thank you to our tutors, the BA students who joined us in the action weeks, and a special thank you to our collaborators at the Stockport MDC. Laura and Leighanna have truly engaged with the opportunity of the project and the concepts of MSA Live. They've offered assistance and guidance throughout the duration of the project leading to an enriched output.

Posted 16 May 2024 23:37

Day 09 - Part 2

After the preparation of the morning the group traveled to Stockport. We set up to present.

The presentation went well, we talked our collaborators through the work we had done in the action weeks. We highlighted our overarching themes within the Elev8 Stockport project and went into further detail on each of the sites. The work was well received and led to a productive conversation about our project individually and about what the MDC has planned for Stockport in the future.

Posted 16 May 2024 23:30

DAY 09 - PART 1

Presentation Day!

This morning the group prepared for the meeting at the Stockport MDC office in the afternoon. Not much was left to do only final touches on the physical model and presentation as the group had worked well throughout the week. Thus, preparation was the focus of the morning. Planning and rehearsing the presentation.

Posted 16 May 2024 23:25

Group 19 / REDISCOVERING CHADWICK DAM

DAY 08 - WAREHOUSE

Today the warehouse group finished the physical model in preparation for the presentation to the partners at the Stockport MDC on Thursday.

The model shows the spatial arrangement proposed for the meanwhile use of the Garage Door Warehouse. The ground floor has been inspired by the nearby nursery, and acts as a family space. The first floor serves as a space for local creatives to have a space that will enable them to express themselves. They have been designed to be malleable allowing the form to follow the function.

Posted 16 May 2024 22:56

James L

Design Guide Highlight!

Checkout the design guide with a quick rolling view to wet your appetite! Set to published alongside the main document, this cute little guide will be able to applied on site straight away without any proposed developments - This guide aims to activate previous areas of investment that haven't quite hit the mark, by making users more aware of them they will be able to find bits about their park they may never have known before!

Posted 16 May 2024 22:19

Group 19 / REDISCOVERING CHADWICK DAM

James L

Day 08: Close to Publishing...

With it being the penultimate day before the conclusion of MSA Live 24, our students were hard at work finishing off any diagrams, drawings & visuals, all pouring into the document, which I must say is stacking up nicely! In addition, to design guide team has finished their rounds, with a printed copy readied to take to site for a meeting with the collaborator. With only one day left to go we cannot wait to show you everything we've been up to!

Posted 16 May 2024 22:00

The central theme of this brainstorm map is with branches extending outwards to explore different aspects. The map serves as a visual representation of a idea, providing a structured framework for exploration and organisation.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:47

The brainstorm map delves into the concept of creating a chandelier that seamlessly merges historical and contemporary elements, symbolising the chandelier's timeline and its connection to the airport. Prominent themes explored in the map encompass sustainability, utilisation of recycled materials, and integration of northern aspects such as nature and water.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:47

This brainstorm map outlines a chandelier design that serves as a vertical representation of Manchester's changing history. Key concepts include integrating historical and working-class heritage, creating an interactive and engaging design, and using visual effects to convey fluidity and transformation. The chandelier will feature moving parts and adaptable shapes that change based on the viewer's perspective, offering opportunities to display different images and messages. This design aims to connect past, present, and future while being versatile for various spaces and needs.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:47

This brainstorm map explores designing a chandelier that combines historical and modern elements to represent the timeline of the chandelier and the airport. Key themes include sustainability, using recycled materials, and incorporating northern elements like nature and water. The design aims to be elegant and impactful, creating moments of pause in a busy space. It also considers the diverse audience of an airport, using colors and light to reflect Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter. The project emphasises a blend of heritage and modernity, connecting past and future.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:46

The brainstorm map explores different ideas for creating a chandelier. It focuses on themes like nature, social spaces, and visual effects. The map suggests using elements like landscapes, vintage vibes, organic shapes, and dynamic lighting to design the chandelier. Materials like moss, copper, and wood are considered, along with the concept of creating a nostalgic and inviting ambiance. The goal is to make the chandelier evoke a sense of place and encourage interaction and provides innovative and creative ideas for crafting a unique chandelier installation.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:46

Later on, we embarked on a trip to St Helens (which saw a derailed train that tried to ruin the trip) to see one of the four chandeliers at the world of glass museum! The experience was great, we were able to see the hanging mechanism and a close up of the glass droplets. We then looked through the interactive museum where we played with interesting glass exhibitions!

Posted 16 May 2024 20:46

On day 2 we gathered together to read the community survey answers and start throwing some ideas around, working together in pairs each group started creating mind maps of initial concept ideas. We then swapped these mind maps with other pairs to build on some of the ideas they found interesting which created a web of detailed sketches that linked to what the community would like to see in the re-introduction of the chandelier.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:45

During our visit to Terminal 2, we captured a memorable group photo with Liam, the glass specialist. Following this delightful moment, we had the pleasure of meeting the collaborator to discuss the project's brief in detail. It was an engaging and productive discussion that set the stage for our collective journey towards creating something remarkable.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:45

On day 1 the team took a trip to Manchester Airports Terminal 2 to visit the site and the collaborator. We spent the morning breaking the ice and getting to know the team, and why they wanted to work on this project. This gave us a good base to start formulating concept ideas.

We embarked on the trip to the airport via train where we met up with Lucy, glass specialist Liam and airport architects where they gave us a tour of the terminal showing us the potential locations which were in the process of construction nearby. We later had a talk where the collaborators introduced themselves and the brief to give the students a good understanding of the project and what the client is looking for.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:44

FINAL DESIGNS: OPTION 02

In Option 2, the ground floor blocks are broken up and unified on the first floor, featuring an open-air courtyard. This layout encourages plenty of ventilation and air circulation, and each unit receives ample sunlight from all sides.
The first floor provides cover for the areas below and serves as a overbridge. The church, youth center, and accommodation buildings are all interlinked by the glazed reception block, which serves as the focal piece, enhancing the site's cohesiveness and inclusivity.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:32

FINAL DESIGNS : OPTION 01

Option one reflects a semi-private arrangement, with the primary focus on a central courtyard. Two entrances connect the accommodation to the church and the public pathway, with the main entrance being framed with an arch, reminiscent of the church’s existing vernacular.

Exterior arcades create a boundary between the private and public realm, and external walkways on the first floor allow a opportunity for social connections between residents and those in the courtyard below.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:31

Day 8:

With most of the outputs complete, we begin wrapping up MSA Live by adding the all the work into the publication.
This publication encompasses the 'Street Root' journey we took, and how the design has developed from initial site analysis studies to 2 conceptual designs - providing a potential design and place to live for the homeless to transition into independence.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:25

Group 29 / GREAT HORTON REIMAGINED

Day 7:

As we start to wrap up MSA Live, we continued working on the final outputs, creating key interior and exterior views for each option and refining the site plans to demonstrate each site strategy. As we began to finish the feasibility study, we spent the afternoon reviewing our past portfolios with the students, reflecting on how we applied for jobs after completing a part 1 degree, and sharing experiences from working in practice.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:17

Sourabh Rajshekhar S

Day 7 and Day 8
Reflections and discussions on proposed design schemes.
We are setting up the walkthrough model as students make the final visuals for our collaborator's presentation day. This is our last working day for the action week!

Posted 16 May 2024 20:08

Group 10 / ACCESS ALL AREAS

Diana C

Week 02 Day 04

We are making significant progress on the final visuals for our accessibility proposals. As a group, we are very excited about bringing our proposals to life, as we aim for the visuals to demonstrate how our ideas integrate with the existing environment and members of Carlton Club, enhancing its inclusivity.

Posted 16 May 2024 20:08

Group 37 / BAM BRINNINGTON ACTIVE MOVEMENT

Patricia Susana MG

MSA Live Action Week Day 7

Today is the last working day!

We are going to Brinnington tomorrow to exhibit everything that we have been working on, so today we are focusing on the final details.

We finished the audios and the gallery on the website. It is finally done and ready to be used!

We also finished the park entrance and signs renders and printed them for the exhibition.

Posted 16 May 2024 19:14

Group 08 / LITTLE ARCHITECTS

Dakun W

Introducing our incredible team! This dynamic group is composed of students from various programs: MArch Year 1, MLA Year 1, MA Adaptive Reuse, and BA1 and BA2. Throughout the action plan week, this enthusiastic and hardworking team collaborated to prepare for the workshop.

Each member brought unique skills and perspectives, making our preparations both thorough and innovative. Their dedication and energy have been instrumental in setting the stage for a successful and engaging workshop. We couldn't be more excited to see the results of their efforts in action!

Posted 16 May 2024 19:00

Group 07 / UNFOLDING LOL

Christiana K

Day 8 - Composition of the Final Project

Posted 16 May 2024 18:18

Group 18 / GORTON GREENWAYS

Isha Manish T

Day 8

We are extremely proud of the work our team has been doing for the past 2 weeks and we are blown away by how talented everybody is! Today we experimented more with digital rendering and got some nice images ready to be used in our publication. Thank you again everyone for your work!

Posted 16 May 2024 18:00

Group 15 / CRAFT THE LOOP

Luke S

DAY 8: Final Renders and Publication

Before our presentation at Station South tomorrow, the team has been working together on the 3 designs to create renders and finalise the publication. At the end of the day, we went through our presentation as a group to make sure everyone had a part to say ready for tomorrow.

Posted 16 May 2024 18:00

Group 21 / INBETWEEN

Keng Chi M

Have a look at these amazing images created by the team to showcase the proposals in use!

The temporary team have developed a modular structure that can be modified and altered to suit all purposes with ease! The use case changes from a fun, playful seating area to market stalls with seating over the weekend to bring some of the heritage from Underbank and the Stockport markets into the site. The structures are made up from wooden rods with connectors allowing for easy disassembly for the Council, to store or install the proposal across the entirety of Stockport if this first intervention is deemed a success.

The permanent team has investigated a more extensive intervention with hard landscaping being proposed to deal with the site levels and make it accessible for all. The In/Between space is plastered with colour to reflect the playful nature of the space. The canopies drawing people into the site create a sense of play with the light projecting through the recycled plastic with local artists being brought in to help develop a sense of ownership for the site.

We cannot wait to show the collaborators what we have been working on since the first initial meeting and we hope they are just as blown away by the quality and quantity of work produced by the team throughout the action weeks! See you in the morning for the final day of an amazing journey!

Posted 16 May 2024 17:38

Group 08 / LITTLE ARCHITECTS

Dakun W

Day Eight!

Today was a pivotal day as we kicked off our one-and-a-half-day workshop at Oswald Road Primary School.

In the morning, we finalized our preparations and organized materials for the three groups: plan, elevation, and model. By the afternoon, we arrived at the school and were greeted by a lively and enthusiastic group of children.

Posted 16 May 2024 17:13

Group 22 / 01:01

Saul B

Day 8: Studio photos

With the models completed, this afternoon we took studio photos of the final prototypes.

Posted 16 May 2024 16:56

Group 22 / 01:01

Saul B

Day 8: Final touches

This morning the team worked on the cushion and fixings for the display stand, researching weaving patterns before settling on a checkerboard design.

Posted 16 May 2024 16:55

Pavilion Design Development
Our team has continued to design visual concepts for the pavilion building, showing how it can be used as a cafe space, for exercise activities, arts and games. These concepts show how the community can come together at the pavilion and how issues with security and vandalism can be addressed.

Posted 16 May 2024 16:47

Group 24 / MARPLE PLAYS

Lucy H

We have been busy curating the final outputs to send to our collaborators and collaboratively producing our MSA Live publication. We came together for our last group discussion to reflect on our MSA Live experiences and celebrate all of the work that the student team had produced. During the reflection session we (the MArch students) asked for feedback from the BA students about whether the ‘action weeks’ had met their expectations and were happy to hear that they had all enjoyed it, particularly the freedom given to them in the brief!

We would like to to end our blog by thanking all of the BA students for their creativity and commitment over the last two weeks. We would also like to thank Marple Civic Society for their invaluable support and inspiration throughout our collaboration - we have really enjoyed getting to know Marple and working together to generate ideas for the town’s future!

Posted 16 May 2024 16:37