Juliet's design ideas for decorating the Soapbox!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 16:27
Group 12 Soapbox
This Event will comprise of a design and build exercise of a 21st century soapbox that will be used at the Manchester Histories festival between the 7th - 9th June. A Soapbox is an anti-establishment platform used historically for public speaking. The use of the name ‘soapbox’ originates from the use of soap boxes (wooden crates used for storing soap) as a podium on which a person stands. The project will be led by 5 members from MSAP, we will be collaborating with the Manchester Histories Festival to produce an interesting and exciting project. // Download Poster
Site visit with the graphics team to take dimensions for decorating the Soapbox and surrounding area.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 16:26
Progress snap of the stud 'wing' being constructed.
So far all of our measurements are correct and everything is fitting together as planned.
So far all of our measurements are correct and everything is fitting together as planned.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:56
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament panel designed by one of our group ready to be laser cut onto a coloured acrylic panel!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:55
Progress snap of the stud 'wing' being constructed. Coming together nicely!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:55
Graphics and Booklet Team
Whilst the construction team have begun work on building the Soapbox the graphics team have made a start on designing panels to decorate the Soapbox! Each member of the team has picked one of the festival's themes so we've got plenty of different graphics ranging from CND posters to a Speaker's Corner timeline.
Whilst the construction team have begun work on building the Soapbox the graphics team have made a start on designing panels to decorate the Soapbox! Each member of the team has picked one of the festival's themes so we've got plenty of different graphics ranging from CND posters to a Speaker's Corner timeline.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:53
I think we need a bigger car.
Thankfully we were able to get them delivered the following day instead! The majority of the materials have arrived and the remaining are on schedule to arrive tomorrow.
Thankfully we were able to get them delivered the following day instead! The majority of the materials have arrived and the remaining are on schedule to arrive tomorrow.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:41
The first morning of work is complete and we aren’t far off a complete stud ‘wing’! Great progress and great weather = happy days.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:33
The stud wall is starting to take shape! The noggins have been sawn to size and the first of the two timber ‘wings’ in coming together.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:32
Triple checking our drawings and measurements before we start sawing the timbers!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:31
The construction team have been preparing the final drawings and ensuring all dimensions are correct before the first timbers are cut. The other team are off to a positive start and have already proposed great ideas for the perspex design.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:30
The students have been split into two groups. One half of the team will be constructing the Soapbox whilst the other half will be putting together a construction manual and leading the design for the perspex panels.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:30
Making the most of the rare Manchester sun and checking the Sketchup model before construction starts tomorrow.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:29
Some final preparation before we start the build! This afternoon we met with our collaborator and took the pallets over to the site to ensure they were happy with the proposed location for the Soapbox.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:29
With one day to go until events 2018 begins we have been to collect the materials ready to begin the construction of the Soapbox!
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Posted 17 Apr 2018 17:00
After meeting with two engineers from Laing O'Rourke, group 12 have now assembled and sent off a design proposal report - in the hope of receiving final approval from the structural engineers. The report features information on the site, ground condition and use of the soapbox. It also includes drawings, a material list and a build strategy.
Posted 10 Apr 2018 17:46
Yesterday, group 12 met with two structural engineers from Laing O'Rourke as well as our collaborators from the Manchester Histories Festival. We received some structural advice ahead of sending off a final design proposal for the soapbox in order for it to be signed off by the engineers. We also selected a specific location for the soapbox in All Saints Park. The location provides a flat, hard surface for the structure as well as providing an engaging experience for the viewer.
Posted 10 Apr 2018 17:38
Today we had our second meeting with Ella & Karen from Manchester Histories. We showed them the Soapbox design which we had developed with the help of some of the second years, discussed some more ideas, and talked about the next steps for the project!
Posted 15 Mar 2018 21:18
Name: Dean Eccleston
Graduated from: Liverpool John Moores | 2014
Experience: LGH Architects, Stoneblue projects, Forefornt Consultants
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: Currently working part time as a architect for a planning consultants. Also enjoy working on the construction side of the building industry; worked for a builders company.
Graduated from: Liverpool John Moores | 2014
Experience: LGH Architects, Stoneblue projects, Forefornt Consultants
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: Currently working part time as a architect for a planning consultants. Also enjoy working on the construction side of the building industry; worked for a builders company.
Posted 9 Mar 2018 13:55
Our design process is under way!
A really positive first meeting with some of our team! We now have a solid concept that we can develop before we meet the engineer next week.
A really positive first meeting with some of our team! We now have a solid concept that we can develop before we meet the engineer next week.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 17:34
Our design process is under way!
A really positive first meeting with some of our team! We now have a solid concept that we can develop before we meet the engineer next week.
A really positive first meeting with some of our team! We now have a solid concept that we can develop before we meet the engineer next week.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 17:34
Name: Charlotte Hagerty
Graduated from: University of Nottingham | 2016
Experience: Rayner Davies Architects, Nottingham
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: During my year in practice I worked mainly in the residential sector, specifically using modular design. I am also interested art and its potential use in architecture and spent the summer of 2016 working for the Liverpool Art Biennial.
Graduated from: University of Nottingham | 2016
Experience: Rayner Davies Architects, Nottingham
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: During my year in practice I worked mainly in the residential sector, specifically using modular design. I am also interested art and its potential use in architecture and spent the summer of 2016 working for the Liverpool Art Biennial.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 15:30
Meet The Team
Name: Alec Bradley
Graduated from: University of Nottingham | 2015
Experience: Grimshaw Architects, London.
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: Travel, football (watching), running, pubs.
Name: Alec Bradley
Graduated from: University of Nottingham | 2015
Experience: Grimshaw Architects, London.
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: Travel, football (watching), running, pubs.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 15:24
Meet the team.
Name: Danny McBride
Graduated from: University of Kent | 2014
Experience: BDP
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: I enjoy Theatre, Tennis, Chess & Sudoku.
Name: Danny McBride
Graduated from: University of Kent | 2014
Experience: BDP
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: I enjoy Theatre, Tennis, Chess & Sudoku.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 15:02
Meet the Team.
Name: George Kesek
Graduated from: Liverpool John Moores University | 2014
Experience: KSR Architects, Shenzhen | Donald Associates, Chester | Aspect Studio, Melbourne
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: I have a passion for travelling and since graduating in 2014 I have been able to combine that with architecture by working in practices in three different continents.
Name: George Kesek
Graduated from: Liverpool John Moores University | 2014
Experience: KSR Architects, Shenzhen | Donald Associates, Chester | Aspect Studio, Melbourne
Atelier: MSAp
Interests: I have a passion for travelling and since graduating in 2014 I have been able to combine that with architecture by working in practices in three different continents.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 14:59
Site Visit | Option 4
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 14:37
Site Visit | Option 3
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 14:34
Site Visit | Option 2
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 14:33
Site Visit | Option 1
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
After meeting with our collaborators we have been to the site to identify possible locations for the Soapbox. We will discuss these options further in our design session and talk about the feasibility of each option.
Posted 8 Mar 2018 14:29
Group 12 - Soapbox
We are meeting with our undergraduate students to develop the design of the Soapbox on Thursday 08/03. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone in our group what a Soapbox is, and encourage some ideas for what a 'contemporary soapbox' may be.
In it's simplest form, a soapbox is a box or a crate used to elevate a public speaker. Our task is to create a 'contemporary soapbox' which aligns with the themes for the Manchester Histories Festival. These themes are: protest, democracy and freedom of speech.
A contemporary soapbox could take on many forms. Could the soapbox double up as a piece of art? Could it utilise recycled materials and act as a statement in itself by doing so? Could the soapbox be mobile? Or could the soapbox utilise a more modern form of freedom of speech – social media?
We are very excited to develop the design of the Soapbox on Thursday!
We are meeting with our undergraduate students to develop the design of the Soapbox on Thursday 08/03. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone in our group what a Soapbox is, and encourage some ideas for what a 'contemporary soapbox' may be.
In it's simplest form, a soapbox is a box or a crate used to elevate a public speaker. Our task is to create a 'contemporary soapbox' which aligns with the themes for the Manchester Histories Festival. These themes are: protest, democracy and freedom of speech.
A contemporary soapbox could take on many forms. Could the soapbox double up as a piece of art? Could it utilise recycled materials and act as a statement in itself by doing so? Could the soapbox be mobile? Or could the soapbox utilise a more modern form of freedom of speech – social media?
We are very excited to develop the design of the Soapbox on Thursday!
Posted 5 Mar 2018 20:22
Hi group 12!
After meeting with our collaborators last week and visiting the site we have started brain storming initial design ideas for the Soapbox.
It is now the time to start thinking about what this soapbox may be? Will it be physical? will it be virtual?
We want you to help us - We want your ideas!
We are currently in the process of organising a design session where we can discuss these ideas to see what's feasible. We will be discussing these ideas with our collaborators to ensure we meet all requirements from their behalf.
We will be posting some precedents on this blog to hopefully get your creative minds going but feel free to send us your ideas via email!
After meeting with our collaborators last week and visiting the site we have started brain storming initial design ideas for the Soapbox.
It is now the time to start thinking about what this soapbox may be? Will it be physical? will it be virtual?
We want you to help us - We want your ideas!
We are currently in the process of organising a design session where we can discuss these ideas to see what's feasible. We will be discussing these ideas with our collaborators to ensure we meet all requirements from their behalf.
We will be posting some precedents on this blog to hopefully get your creative minds going but feel free to send us your ideas via email!
Posted 27 Feb 2018 17:13
First meeting with our collaborators Ella and Karen from the Manchester Histories Festival. We discussed potential ideas and requirements for the Soapbox design with a particular emphasis on the Histories Festival themes of protest, democracy and freedom of speech. Key requirements were a means of amplification for the speaker, dimension in terms of how many people might be using the platform at one time and accessibility. There may also be the opportunity to collaborate with MMU illustration students who may be designing a logo for the event.
We also visited the site for the Soapbox in All Saints Parks which will not only host our Soapbox design but a CND structure and an area for posters to be displayed. We discussed the overall masterplan of the park and how our design might fit in with how the park is decorated for the festival.
We also visited the site for the Soapbox in All Saints Parks which will not only host our Soapbox design but a CND structure and an area for posters to be displayed. We discussed the overall masterplan of the park and how our design might fit in with how the park is decorated for the festival.
Posted 22 Feb 2018 10:52