Here is the evolution of our design! After a morning of heavy design sessions we came to a concluding design chosen by the dice. The FINAL design (bottom), inspired by everyone's proposals and idea.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 11:18
Brutal decision making by the role of dice during our competition pairing designs up and seeing who's design goes further to become the final form.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 11:18
Yesterday's group photo including our dioramas, in the space of the new installation which we will begin designs for today. Ready for our Briefing from Poppy (the curator of the Petherbridge exhibition) on Monday.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 11:08
Day 4: Further development of the randomly chosen designs were made, with restrictions to size, materials and thoughts about how to display our work.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 11:02
"Our diorama attempted to capture the stages of the evolution in Manchesters development; starting with the industrial powerhouse and onto the emerging artistic scene. The white chimney that lies in the centre represents the continuing hope and optimism of Manchester as a whole."
Hanjun Kim
Hanjun Kim
Posted 24 Mar 2017 11:00
Workshop day with Phil Watson. Presentations of the aims, objectives and progress of Event Groups 9 and 18.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 10:38
"Our diorama represents four key concepts; connectivity, diversity, culture and community. This was done through the use of one continuous spiral, portraying how the themes, as layers, gradually emerge or contrast across the many levels of Manchester through a series of various styles and representations leading to the focal point which we decided was Beetham tower."
Justyna Lesny
Justyna Lesny
Posted 24 Mar 2017 09:55
"With our diorama we set out to investigate different communities and cultures, specifically looking at how they influence the built environment. From the emergence of underground culture into the mainstream to the homeless crisis, we looked at how Manchester is composed socially and physically."
Christopher Poole
Christopher Poole
Posted 24 Mar 2017 09:49
Day 4
Individual discussion on the developed ideas and areas for improvement from exhibition point of view.
Individual discussion on the developed ideas and areas for improvement from exhibition point of view.
Posted 24 Mar 2017 00:59
Gemma and Pakeezah from MIF were thrilled by today's presentations! They gave us some useful new information about the site programme and we shall consider these developments in our next design stage.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 22:37
Day 04 - Today's outdoor sketching session took place in Manchester Central Library and Machester Town Hall. This is a quick contour drawing of the lamp post standing in front of Manchester Town Hall.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 22:00
A hard mornings work has resulted in a healthy wood stock. Excited to start construction...
Posted 23 Mar 2017 21:41
A wonderful morning seeing the great work Emerge do at their recycling plant in Openshaw. Some of our UGs are keen to volunteer in the summer. Many thanks to Lucy and the team!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 21:29
Great concept design by sub-team STUD
Posted 23 Mar 2017 21:25
Team presentations and critique session
Posted 23 Mar 2017 21:24
View from the front room of our bunk barn! We've had a wonderful couple of days up in Elterwater, soaking up all things Merz!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 21:08
Day 4:
We ended the day with a review of each group, to provide final feedback as a collective group, in preparation the final review on Day 5 - where the final idea will be selected for construction in Week2. Creativity flowing nicely!
We ended the day with a review of each group, to provide final feedback as a collective group, in preparation the final review on Day 5 - where the final idea will be selected for construction in Week2. Creativity flowing nicely!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 20:14
Great to see the groups schemes progressing today in preparation for their presentations to the community group, architect and acoustic engineer tomorrow.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 20:09
Day 4:
We started the day with discussions on architectural presentation and visual communication - today's focus was to implement these principles to produce a short portfolio per group. Individual and group tutorials over the day have started to develop promising outputs!
We started the day with discussions on architectural presentation and visual communication - today's focus was to implement these principles to produce a short portfolio per group. Individual and group tutorials over the day have started to develop promising outputs!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 19:58
Finalising structure and dimensions of the bar design
Posted 23 Mar 2017 19:37
Reviewing some great ideas for the bar, the exhibition and the marketing
Posted 23 Mar 2017 19:35
Another find, another day. Hope we can incorporate it into the bar
Posted 23 Mar 2017 19:21
SESSION 4 -
Presentation day! We finalised our presentation boards and printed them in the morning, running through points of discussion and question for our clients.
The concepts were all well received and between the firth years and the manager, group 1’s design was choice to take forward. However elements of all the design such as placement and pattern will be included in the final installation.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 19:11
SESSION 3 -
Using the concept that we’re presented at the end of the previous session, the students were asked to develop this in to 1:1 sketch models (in groups) while considering placement and connections of their modules.
We discussed issues and areas of improvement and moved on to creating presentation boards for the client meeting on Thursday with more solidified designed.
Using the concept that we’re presented at the end of the previous session, the students were asked to develop this in to 1:1 sketch models (in groups) while considering placement and connections of their modules.
We discussed issues and areas of improvement and moved on to creating presentation boards for the client meeting on Thursday with more solidified designed.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 19:00
Day 4: Client presentations
All groups did excellent presentations of their proposals today and the client was very impressed. The winning team was the star-origami one!
All groups did excellent presentations of their proposals today and the client was very impressed. The winning team was the star-origami one!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 18:57
SESSION 2 -
We started with a brief discussion of the days expectations, held a workshop experimenting with traditional origami patters and original tessellation used to inform then concept design that followed in the afternoon.
First and second years were asked to sketch basic idea in plan, section and elevation (in three groups) within the confines of the survey they produced.
We started with a brief discussion of the days expectations, held a workshop experimenting with traditional origami patters and original tessellation used to inform then concept design that followed in the afternoon.
First and second years were asked to sketch basic idea in plan, section and elevation (in three groups) within the confines of the survey they produced.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 18:45
We worked through some of the most important joints at a 1.1 scale ahead of our crit this afternoon with our collaborator, Ralph Capper. This photo is from the joint of a beautiful 3 legged stool in the making.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 18:28
SESSION 1 -
After introductions and briefing the students, setting out outputs and expectation of the week to follow, discussing precedents and initial concepts.
In the afternoon we went to the site and surveyed and sketched the area, taking note of views, safety requirements and the general atmosphere of the venue.
After introductions and briefing the students, setting out outputs and expectation of the week to follow, discussing precedents and initial concepts.
In the afternoon we went to the site and surveyed and sketched the area, taking note of views, safety requirements and the general atmosphere of the venue.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 18:22
Mid crit with Ralph Capper, SpaceInvader and Gianluca Mingolla. Everyone received lots of great feed back and ideas on how the designs could be moved forward!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 16:51
Conceptual sketches and experiments with massing produced by first and second year students before modelling them into 3Ds Max.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 16:15
Today the three groups presented their installation ideas to the client. With the winning design chosen, we can not wait to start making the installation tomorrow!!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 15:58
Presenting our work to Graham from Mustard Tree, got some great feedback
Posted 23 Mar 2017 15:33
Putting the finishing touches to the scale models ready for a crit at Ralph Cappers.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 15:25
We have been deconstructing wooden palates today. We are building up quite a large pile of timber to be used to construct the bar starting tomorow.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 14:48
Our initial discussions lead to some interesting themes, which are written here. The main topics that were chosen to take forward into diorama form were: Contrast, Community, and Industry. Further posts to follow with progress.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 14:40
GROUP 19
Thinking ahead to the public consultation next week, “mugshots” were taken of all those involved including our two collaborators, Paul and Kerry.
Thinking ahead to the public consultation next week, “mugshots” were taken of all those involved including our two collaborators, Paul and Kerry.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 13:16
Laser cutting a prototype flat pack chair ready to show the designers at Ralph Cappers this afternoon.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 13:09
Day 2 – Night Walk (light paintings)
The product of the walk – some light paintings of the local area, experimenting with visuals, capturing the spirit of Pendle. Experiencing Pendle in a completely new way. The intention is to use the pictures for the final proposal and the film.
The product of the walk – some light paintings of the local area, experimenting with visuals, capturing the spirit of Pendle. Experiencing Pendle in a completely new way. The intention is to use the pictures for the final proposal and the film.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 13:02
Day 2 – Night Walk
A clear night meant we could venture out into the elements to get some rare photos of the Pendle area. A good chance to experience Pendle in a new way, often the Hill will have events on at night, such as fell running and walks.The clear Night gave fantastic views over the surrounding towns of Burnley, Clitheroe and Accrington.
Meanwhile, the lack of heating and electricity in the log cabins meant that we had to work fully wrapped up and with head torches.
A clear night meant we could venture out into the elements to get some rare photos of the Pendle area. A good chance to experience Pendle in a new way, often the Hill will have events on at night, such as fell running and walks.The clear Night gave fantastic views over the surrounding towns of Burnley, Clitheroe and Accrington.
Meanwhile, the lack of heating and electricity in the log cabins meant that we had to work fully wrapped up and with head torches.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 13:00
Day 2 - Residency
The group convened at Brierfield library, the main office of our collaborators In-Situ. We had our own working space where we began site analysis, research and mapping. Broken down into themes of Demographics, History, Environment, the students prepared presentations. Tomorrow, the students will be presenting to members of the development department of Forrest of Bowland and local developers.
The group convened at Brierfield library, the main office of our collaborators In-Situ. We had our own working space where we began site analysis, research and mapping. Broken down into themes of Demographics, History, Environment, the students prepared presentations. Tomorrow, the students will be presenting to members of the development department of Forrest of Bowland and local developers.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 13:00
Day 2 – Snow
An unexpected turn after a 'warm' first day. The group woke to snow covered cabins and no hot water. Hail stoning and heavy winds through the night, not helped by dodgy windows that wouldn’t fully close. Quick brews all round and carry on. Undeterred, we made the precarious trip to Brierfield Library to begin work.
Desperate the cold night everyone was in high spirits and eager to get started.
An unexpected turn after a 'warm' first day. The group woke to snow covered cabins and no hot water. Hail stoning and heavy winds through the night, not helped by dodgy windows that wouldn’t fully close. Quick brews all round and carry on. Undeterred, we made the precarious trip to Brierfield Library to begin work.
Desperate the cold night everyone was in high spirits and eager to get started.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 13:00
Day 1 - Pendle Hill Walk
The rugged stone-stepped climb to the summit stretched out the group, with the sun coming out mid-climb. The combination of this sunlight, being sheltered from the wind and the breathless intensity of the slope meant that people got very warm on the way up, with several removing their jackets. However, these were then quickly put back on once you were hit by the bitter wind at the top of the hill. However, the views all the way up were stunning!
The rugged stone-stepped climb to the summit stretched out the group, with the sun coming out mid-climb. The combination of this sunlight, being sheltered from the wind and the breathless intensity of the slope meant that people got very warm on the way up, with several removing their jackets. However, these were then quickly put back on once you were hit by the bitter wind at the top of the hill. However, the views all the way up were stunning!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:58
Day 1 - Pendle Hill Summit
At the summit of the hill, the intensity of the wind made it difficult to hear what was being said about the site. The focus was also on identifying the materiality and colour-palette of area. The fixed shelter has a very tight budget and access is difficult so there is an intention to use materials which are already present on site.
At the summit of the hill, the intensity of the wind made it difficult to hear what was being said about the site. The focus was also on identifying the materiality and colour-palette of area. The fixed shelter has a very tight budget and access is difficult so there is an intention to use materials which are already present on site.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:56
Day 1 - Pendle Hill Shelter Site
The proposed fixed shelter is to be in close proximity to, or integrated into, an existing drystone wall located approximately 100m from the summit. There are a couple of gates and sties that break up the wall, with these crossings leading down towards a hidden well. It is here that the Quaker movement is reported to have been founded, and it was widely agreed that the location did have an intensity that could be interpreted as spiritual. Several of us enjoyed a well-earned drink of fresh spring water from the well.
The intense darkness of the peat was quite surprising to see first-hand and was widely deemed a possible influence for any future proposals. The erosion of the peat and the method of counteracting this was explained to us by members of the Forest of Bowland Trust. They commented that the difficulty in fencing-off public land for what could be decades made it very hard to begin reversing the issue. It was put forward that proposals could inform the public on why there is a need to restrict access to an area to help the grasslands repair themselves.
The proposed fixed shelter is to be in close proximity to, or integrated into, an existing drystone wall located approximately 100m from the summit. There are a couple of gates and sties that break up the wall, with these crossings leading down towards a hidden well. It is here that the Quaker movement is reported to have been founded, and it was widely agreed that the location did have an intensity that could be interpreted as spiritual. Several of us enjoyed a well-earned drink of fresh spring water from the well.
The intense darkness of the peat was quite surprising to see first-hand and was widely deemed a possible influence for any future proposals. The erosion of the peat and the method of counteracting this was explained to us by members of the Forest of Bowland Trust. They commented that the difficulty in fencing-off public land for what could be decades made it very hard to begin reversing the issue. It was put forward that proposals could inform the public on why there is a need to restrict access to an area to help the grasslands repair themselves.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:56
WHAT ARE THOSE
Not the most sensible of footwear for climbing Pendle Hill however, desperate numerous slips the unnamed member of the group did manage to make it up the 560m hill and back down again with both himself and the shoes intact.
Not the most sensible of footwear for climbing Pendle Hill however, desperate numerous slips the unnamed member of the group did manage to make it up the 560m hill and back down again with both himself and the shoes intact.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:55
Day 1 - Pendle Hill Walk
We were very fortunate that the rain stopped at lunchtime, meaning that as we began the walk in the afternoon, the sun was trying to break through the clouds. Cathy from The Forest of Bowland Trust led the group slowly towards the climb, stopping regularly to highlight some of the issues and traditions of the area. The lower parts of the hill were particularly muddy, and the lack of a formal stone/aggregate path one of the issues describe by Cathy.
We were very fortunate that the rain stopped at lunchtime, meaning that as we began the walk in the afternoon, the sun was trying to break through the clouds. Cathy from The Forest of Bowland Trust led the group slowly towards the climb, stopping regularly to highlight some of the issues and traditions of the area. The lower parts of the hill were particularly muddy, and the lack of a formal stone/aggregate path one of the issues describe by Cathy.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:37
Day 1 - Pendle Hill Walk
In the afternoon, we all prepared to walk up Pendle Hill accompanied by In-Situ and the Forest of Bowland Trust, who will be funding the project when it moves forward. It became quickly clear that some, including a couple of the Masters students, had brought footwear which could not cope with the muddy, almost boggy ground surface. This lead to a very entertaining walk involving a lot of slips and muddy knees, and highlighted the ‘city-boys’ from the proper country folk. Dan, for example, was very smug in his wellies…
In the afternoon, we all prepared to walk up Pendle Hill accompanied by In-Situ and the Forest of Bowland Trust, who will be funding the project when it moves forward. It became quickly clear that some, including a couple of the Masters students, had brought footwear which could not cope with the muddy, almost boggy ground surface. This lead to a very entertaining walk involving a lot of slips and muddy knees, and highlighted the ‘city-boys’ from the proper country folk. Dan, for example, was very smug in his wellies…
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:37
Day 1 - Residency
Meeting at Manchester bus station at 9:15am, the entire group travelled to Brierfield library to meet the collaborators - Kerry, Paul and Charlotte of In-Situ. We were then driven to our accommodation for the coming days, three 6-bed log cabins located just outside Barley at the foot Pendle Hill. The accommodation is run completely off grid, meaning that electricity is restricted to 6 hours a day, there is no internet or phone signal and heating consists of a single gas heater in each cabin. That being said, everyone was very impressed by the size of the cabins, especially considering the cost per night. Most seemed quite excited by the idea of spending some time cut off from their typical lives in Manchester, with some even considering the possibility of fishing the water just in front of the cabins.
Meeting at Manchester bus station at 9:15am, the entire group travelled to Brierfield library to meet the collaborators - Kerry, Paul and Charlotte of In-Situ. We were then driven to our accommodation for the coming days, three 6-bed log cabins located just outside Barley at the foot Pendle Hill. The accommodation is run completely off grid, meaning that electricity is restricted to 6 hours a day, there is no internet or phone signal and heating consists of a single gas heater in each cabin. That being said, everyone was very impressed by the size of the cabins, especially considering the cost per night. Most seemed quite excited by the idea of spending some time cut off from their typical lives in Manchester, with some even considering the possibility of fishing the water just in front of the cabins.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:36
Day 3: It's a hive of activity in 811 today!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:23
Day 3: Our resident 3DS Max expert Archontia provides on-the-spot guidance
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:22
Day 2/3: The first and second year students begin work on their Sketchup models for the Emergent City. These will be taken into 3DS Max at the next stage for texturing and colouring. Some really interesting and exciting proposals are taking shape!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:20
Day 2/3: The first and second year students begin work on their Sketchup models for the Emergent City. These will be taken into 3DS Max at the next stage for texturing and colouring. Some really interesting and exciting proposals are taking shape!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:20
Day 2/3: The first and second year students begin work on their Sketchup models for the Emergent City. These will be taken into 3DS Max at the next stage for texturing and colouring. Some really interesting and exciting proposals are taking shape!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:20
Day 3: One of our collaborators, architectural Visualiser Matt Fear came in in the morning to talk to the students about designing, texturing and rendering in 3DS Max. This will help them very much when it comes to bringing life and colour to their buildings! Thanks very much to Matt for coming in to do this session, we look forward to checking in again with him this week!
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:09
Day 2: The students formulate exciting initial design sketches and proposals for their buildings for the Emergent City.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:04
Day 2: The students formulate exciting initial design sketches and proposals for their buildings for the Emergent City.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:04
Day 2: The students formulate exciting initial design sketches and proposals for their buildings for the Emergent City.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:04
Day 2: The students formulate exciting initial design sketches and proposals for their buildings for the Emergent City.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 12:04
Fantastic balsa wood model made by Harry Tate
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:42
Sketch by Simeon and Hakon! Joined towers, incorporating existing plot buildings facade.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:40
Initial sketches from students! Transforming the plots into a post-apocalyptic future scenario, where nature overtakes built environment.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:36
A sketch perspective of what the pop up bar might look like. The design concept is for a selection of modules constructed out of all recycled materials.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:26
Taking a break from all the site analysis to climb some trees.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:18
Today we did a presentation on dioramas. We looked at the existing perception of what a diorama is, how other artists have conveyed this as a tool for projecting a message and as a piece of art in itself. I presented existing work that I personally produced in undergraduate as examples and we have now set the students to produce their own in response to change in Manchester.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:18
The view from our accommodation the past two days in the Lake District.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:16
Ian Hunter, our collaborator giving a talk on the history of Kurt Schwitters and the Merz Barn as well as showing us his ideas for the site of a new museum and contemporary art space that we are going to design for the event.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:15
The Merz Barn was the last residence of dada artist, Kurt Schwitters. We had a great day (other than the snow and hail) looking around the site and gaining inspiration for our design concepts.
Posted 23 Mar 2017 11:13