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Review of feasibility studies for each of the sites in preparation for the presentation to our collaborators.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:21
DAY 04 // Following the presentations from Friday, we started off the day with going through the feedback received from the MSSA. We went through the points and started to develop the design further by taking into account the comments.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:19
DAY 03 // SEEHAM USMANI and NADIR MAHMOOD // A great way of presenting a concept design is physical modelling. This modular system works really well with being flexible for being utilised as a desk space or seating.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:16
DAY//4 | INTERVIEWING OUR COLLABORATOR

We got our collaborator in today for the first round of presentations by the students. In the meanwhile we also got a small interview from Ms. SIMI, regarding their perspective of the project brief and how the progress of the various groups are, in her expectations.

She was impressed with the various outputs that the different groups have come up with. Next our students are going to be working on the details of their projects in terms of materiality and costing which is another main focus of this EVENT.

Good job guys !!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:11
DAY 03 // THEO PLOUTARHOU, SHARANJA DE ZOYSA & CHAN PUI CHARLES are the members of Group 3. They imressed us all with their 3D modelling skills and how quickly they applied the required changes after receiving feedback from the MSSA.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:10
DAY//4

First presentation to our collaborator!!

Our collaborator Simi from Luna has visited today for the first presentation of the design concepts from the students. Simi had the chance to talk to the students and give feedback! It was an impressive collection of design ideas!
Now students will start looking into materiality and costs!


Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:06
PRESENTATIONS

Presentations and activities in WORKBENCH being recorded.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:04
DAY 4

Students presented their initial ideas with models to Luna's co-founder, Simi.

They had time to present their work so far to Simi and she explored in detail their models and concepts.
After the presentation she also get around the groups to give feedback to them and to discuss further their concepts.
She mentioned that students should concentrate on materiality and cost of the design and advise them to put some colour on the design since it is for artists and it needs to be creative!

Great work from all benchworkers. Simi seemed to like all of the preliminary ideas. Keep up the hard work! Almost there!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 12:01
WORKBENCH | MEETING OUR COLLABORATOR

Today we had our first interaction between the students and one of our collaborators from LUNA, Ms. SIMI ABIDAKUN
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:53
The video is coming along nicely!

Keep on working hard guys.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:51
We have practiced our presentations for our review with Pozzoni.
Everyone has worked really hard and there are some great ideas!

Also some great footage of people pointing at things for the film!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:49
#DAY_04 GROUP_03 - In preparation for the design Crit tomorrow, teamwork is moving along well. Some lovely projecting facade macquettes reflecting the childrens drawings and ideas. 3D streetscapes and GAs coming together as well in to have the A1 presentation board for DLA Architects to judge done by this afternoon.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:48
Last minute preparations before we present our research and initial design ideas to Pozzoni.

Each group will discuss their individual research topics as well as which site they have chosen and why it will be suitable for a care hotel.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:46
#Day_04_VIDEO_Recording

Today we had a brief discussion about our video's structure and editing techniques.it will be challenging for us to present, in the best possible way our group's process through the final output.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:46
Day Three: After discussion, the group 1 finally came up with a plan to implement their fireplace model. Cutting the battens by hand and sticking them together to get what they want.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:37
A few of our tubes have just arrived! Excited to get started today!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:35
#Day_04 GROUP_01

Our Group's task for the is to tide up our initial proposal for the competition tomorrow! The exhibition layout is done now what is left is final details and the A1 board!

Check the blog later on for the boards!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:26
Happy Monday people!

We are starting the day off with a final design workshop whilst we await the arrival of the cardboard tubes that we will be constructing the ticket booth out of.

Some really interesting ideas and drawings coming from the students. I think we have a good week ahead of us!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:15
Each group presenting their ideas for the model. A variety of sketch models were also made to get a sense of a scale and materiality.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:12
23/04/18

#READYSETGO

After an inspiring week last week, this morning we're starting designing our inventions.

So far ideas include a community sculpture garden and a GIANT AVOCADO.

We can't wait to see the results!

Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:10
Welcome back to Events! Great to see so many of you this morning to continue the curating the exhibition and designing the community engagement games
Posted 23 Apr 2018 10:49
If you’re interested in urban greening, you might want to check out this talk this Thursday evening in Manchester. It is discussing ideas about green and outdoor social spaces in Manchester City Centre, might help to inspire you further and it is free!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nature-of-manchester-tickets-44544484753
Posted 23 Apr 2018 10:28
Well done for last week everyone! Let's keep moving towards the 1:1 model this week !
Posted 23 Apr 2018 09:51
Paul from In-Situ Art Practice and the students from the art college in pendle review our ticket booth designs and decide on their favourite concepts. An undulating wall that organically reflects the landscape with colours to match the doors of the new art studio in the Brierfield Mill - oranges on the ground, greens on first.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 09:35
38//Detroit – Manchester - Zones of Urban Experimentation

Grafitti found at one of the small public squares in Northern Quarter, complimenting the white cherry blossom tree, giving life to the area.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 01:51
37//Detroit – Manchester - Zones of Urban Experimentation

One of the shops that I found particularly beautiful, a florist just at the end of Turner St in Northern Quarter. The blooming cherry blossom not only resembles the Spring season but also becomes a street art installation, an Instagram-worthy spot.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 01:46
36//Detroit – Manchester - Zones of Urban Experimentation

Day 2: Tour around Northern Quarter, the hub of art, music, hippies, graffitis. This tour was meant to trace the layers of art and to document relevant findings for the publication and the video. NQ which is famous for its graffiti will be hosting "The Cities of Hope street art convention" in Sept 2018.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 01:41
#TIMETABLE
Posted 22 Apr 2018 23:40
#TIMETABLE
Hope you all had a good weekend and are ready for the coming Weeks! Check out our updated Events schedule and get prepared for the exciting weeks!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 23:38
Day 3//
Here we have the 3x3 pallet shed in 1:20 scale. We have another 2, which is 2x2 and 6x3 pallet shed. Onwards to 1:1 scale! We're all pretty excited for it.
Posted 22 Apr 2018 23:35
Day 3//
We've completed our three study model to understand the scalability of the shed. The next activity would be experimenting on the shed itself!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 23:34
#re-engage#day3#group02#brainstorming#greatthingsawait
Discussing the outcome of the school visits to decide on our proposal for the competition on Tuesday, which will be judged by DLA and determine the form of the final exhibition ... Here we go!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 21:00
After the initial board swapping, groups continued to work on ideas and drawings to present at the end of the day...
Posted 22 Apr 2018 18:49
Groups were then asked to swap boards to share their research with one another. This is vital within the group to ensure teams work with one another, sharing ideas and advice.
Posted 22 Apr 2018 18:47
Getting closer to the final design of the ticket booth! Some great drawings by the team!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 17:15
Great to see everyone getting into the spirit of things at the end of week one!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 14:44
We have been testing the feasibility of the exhibition by making 1 to 5 physical model exploring the layout plan of the exhibition, the prototype of a house and cubes with attached fabric. Great effort and getting ourselves ready for building the exhibition next week!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 13:36
Great work from Rachel on Friday's working day
Posted 22 Apr 2018 13:22
The construction team has been prepping themselves for the timber delivery next week by resolving all construction details, quantities and measurements.
Posted 22 Apr 2018 12:20
Hope everyone had a buoyant weekend.

A quick reminder about tomorrow’s presentation with our collaborator, Simi from Luna will start at 10:00 am but we need all Benchworkers to be in at 9:30 am. Bring also the physical models!

Looking forward to see the great stuff that you have created!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 12:16
It's construction week! Yeah!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 12:03
DAY 3

The group of students developed their initial concept ideas for a foldable work space further. Sketch models were essential in order to examine their ideas.

Group "Stacked" developed a work bench with rods that can be placed in different places to create work spaces of different heights as well as exhibition areas for the artists.

Great work from the team! As a further step they will examine the connection and the stability of the work bench!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 11:12
We would like to thank everyone for their hard work and involvement with the design of the exhibition!
Posted 22 Apr 2018 10:18
Some shots of Natalie, the architect involved in the Northlight Mill redevelopment, explaining the scheme.
Posted 21 Apr 2018 20:53
Getting the guys to develop and experiment using both hand-drawings and physical models really helps to understand what is being proposed!

Really looking forward to see how their inputs fit into main frame and design - Excited for next week!

Cheers!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 15:37
Candid snapshot of the guys working hard developing their personal designs!

Really looking forward to see how their inputs fit into main frame and design - Excited for next week!

Cheers!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 15:33
Yesterday we were joined by our collaborator In-Situ and a group of brilliant Art and Media students from the College of Art in Pendle.

We started off with a design session, continuing from the previous day. The Art and Media students were then involved in commenting on the designs and highlighting key elements that could fit in well with the community in Brierfield. They then proposed a colour scheme derived from the natural shades of colour falling on the Brierfield Hill, along with a logo for the Brierfield Cinema.

Thank you for coming all the way to Manchester to join us! It was great to have you.

On Monday we expect the delivery of the cardboard tubes. Once they arrive we can start making the ticket booth! Excitiiiiiing! See you all on Monday!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 15:31
21/04/18

#PRIVATETOUR

The visit to the Whitworth Gallery today was a unique opportunity for all of us to get insight into the craft of curating art exhibitions and the exhibition ‘exchanges’. The issues and considerations presented by Dr. Leanne Green were extremely helpful for the planning of our Symposium at PARADISE WORKS. Getting a private tour through the exhibition ‘exchanges’ opened up many new perspectives, we can only recommend visiting it!

Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:23
21/04/21

#IMPRO

Another snapshot of our re-enacting session in the sun!

Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:22
21/04/18

#IMPRO

A snapshot of our re-enacting session in the sun!

Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:22
21/04/18

#MODEL

A nice little model which was the outcome of our presentations. It was incredible to see how the research about an artist turned into physical pieces of work.

Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:21
21/04/18

#PRESENTATION

We were extremely impressed by all presentations of our first and second years and the work they have produced. We hope we could help you all to develop your projects further. The collection of work to present at our symposium is starting to grow!

Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:20
35//Detroit – Manchester - Zones of Urban Experimentation

Day Three: Spent the day on a walking tour of Manchester where the students got to learn more about the city. This was also a good way of acquiring more information for the final publication. When walking around the city we took more photos and videos which will provide the basis for our final outcome.
Posted 21 Apr 2018 11:33
ROLAND BUIT, YEUN LEE & MICHAEL ADEBAYOARE are the members of GROUP 2. Even after the day was over they continued working to develop their visual further. Good job group 2!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 08:37
20/4/18 - Day 3.
We all did some live drawings around the site after interacting with public. The drawings produced were great and an excellent starting point to their proposals!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 03:19
20/4/18 - Day 3.
We were interacting with public to raise awareness of the Cornerhouse situation and promote our exhibition on the 2nd May by handing out the leaflets each group has produced in the morning. Our students were very proactive and good at traffic stopping, with great enthusiasm and communication skills - we were very impressed! The weather was great and majority of the pedestrians were in a good mood to learn about the Cornerhouse!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 03:13
20/4/18 - Day 3.
5 groups of 3 produced their own unique version of campaign leaflets/flyers in A5 to hand out in the afternoon. They contained our event agenda and information of the final exhibition. The designs were amazing and very effective with a combination of photos and sketches. We were very pleased and I cannot wait to see their final outputs!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 03:01
19/4/18 - Day 2.
We walked to HOME after the visit to 70 Oxford road, to understand why the cultural/theatre facilities have been relocated. We made observations to the surroundings and checked out some current events happening in HOME.
Posted 21 Apr 2018 02:56
19/4/18 - Day 2.
It was the perfect weather for a site visit to 70 Oxford Road after the presentation of our collaborators. We looked at elements and context of the Cornerhouse, which was helpful as students were able to further their understanding and apply their ideas on site.
Posted 21 Apr 2018 02:50
18/4/18 - Day 1.
In the morning, Hussain gave a presentation regarding the introduction of our brief and suggestions/methods for producing the final outputs, where students then started brainstorming for their designs. Naile and I showed some of our previous comic work as references and each group presented their ideas which were great.
Posted 21 Apr 2018 02:40
20/04/18

#INFORMATION

As the curator of the exhibition, Dr Leanne Green spoke in depth about the execution and understanding of information. Many of the artists have chosen to consider how humans take in information and how we perceive art work on display.

By researching the artists and their work, she has created a dialogue between pieces that explore this theme. By hearing about her intentions, the students can now begin to consider curation and display of their own pieces during their show at Paradise Works next week.

Posted 20 Apr 2018 22:35
20/04/18

#FILMSET

During our gallery visit today, Kassandra continued to create footage of our team with a wonderful backdrop.

We had the privilege to explore the beautiful building and it's grounds. The garden areas and interaction zones surrounding the building provide the public with great spaces to chat, think, reflect and contemplate.

Posted 20 Apr 2018 22:19
Discussions and preparations for the Monday meeting with the collaborator, LUNA.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 21:51
Great work on Friday to all. Thank you to our collaborator, not only to visit our design session and give some good comments but also bringing some guests from art college in Pendle. I think we learnt much from each other and great collaborating and sharing ideas today with the guests.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 21:14
LEARNING SOFTWARES!!

Day 3// Basics of softwares like Sketchup, Photoshop were thought to help them with the design process and the presentation skills. Everyone seemed enthusiastic to learn and use it to develop their proposals.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 21:09
INITIAL IDEA!!

MICHAEL ADEBAYO // Day 3 // Michael produced his initial design ideas in form of sketches and diagrams, which has helped his group to develop the proposal. Great work Michael!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:54
Friday Evening 20/4/18- Sketches of the Cornerhouse and the site by the students
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:53
Friday Evening 20/4/18 - Few students with their own sketches of Cornerhouse and the site.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:50
Friday morning 20/4/18 - More picture of students discussing and producing leaflets to spread the awareness about the future of Cornerhouse.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:43
Friday morning 20/4/18 - More picture of students discussing and producing leaflets to spread the awareness about the future of Cornerhouse.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:43
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Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:34
PIN UP!

Day 3// The first and second years presented their proposals in groups in front of MSSA. Every group has put in a lot of effort and it is seen in their proposals! Keep up the good work guys.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:31
20/04/18

#FOUNDMATERIALS

Inspired by Hilary Jack's work, which is made out of found materials, one group produced an impressive sculpture.

Next week, we will display all of the student's 2D and 3D work at Paradise Works.

Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:30
20/04/18

#MODULAR

We ended the week with the students presenting their initial responses regarding the artists that they have been researching.

This included investigating the artist's methods and materials, and then producing their own iterative responses to said work.

We were so impressed with all the work and can't wait until next week!

More to follow.

Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:28
Amazing first Merz response by Indigo Leveson-Gower, Keep up the good work !!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:18
Day 3// Model Development

Group A created a prototype model to test out their preliminary design. Designers thoroughly evaluated their first prototype, noting its strengths and weaknesses, what needs to be added and what should be removed. At the same time resolving detailed connections for each component.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:14
Tour 4 look at Manchester Central Plaza, surrounded by the Manchester Central Convention Complex, The famous Midland Hotel and Bridgewater hall. This scenic square with a variety of architectural styles is hidden between Deansgate and Oxford road
Posted 20 Apr 2018 19:44
FELIX EXTON-SMITH // DAY 03 // Felix did an amazing job today not only with his impressive presentation skills but also with his 3D modelling skills. He modelled his group's design proposal in Sketchup in a very short period of time which gave his group more time to work on the visuals in context.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 19:12
CHARLES HO // DAY 03 // Charles produced numerous sketches to develop his group's idea further. Great sketching skills, which were later used to develop 3D models using Sketchup.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 19:08