Group 18 WORK BENCH
AGENDA | Workbench is the second phase of LUNA which is ‘to create’; we want to extend creative discourse within the community by creating a space where ideas are shared freely. Working mainly from Luna’s community studio in Hulme, students are being asked to design and
construct a single or multiple workstations which can be used within the studio, as well as being able to serve as an outdoor community exhibition platform. // Download Poster
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
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
Discussions and preparations for the Monday meeting with the collaborator, LUNA.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 21:51
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
DAY//3
Concept development!
Today students continued developing their design ideas! Connections and joints were the main point of discussion that needs further development and exploration. Study models are essential to that point of design!!
Keep up the good work benchworkers!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 15:36
DAY//3 | Modelling & Development
Students beginning to work on their designs as a modular system. Basic models being made. Modelling the components and attempting to understand the entire system of the design in the form of its components.
Have fun Workbenchers !!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 11:47
DAY 2//PRESENTATION
Group C designed a table that can be changed according the needs of the users. They utilized the slits and slots on the connections allowing for different way for the bench to be used. Slanted, upright or even as a normal table!
Clever!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 11:39
DAY 2// PRESENTATION
Group B came up with the idea of a simple table that can be mass manufactured but at the same time have the ability to be configured in many different ways of arrangement. This allows flexibility in the space the LUNA uses.
Brilliant proposal!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 11:37
DAY//2 | REVIEWS
The students were reviewed for their presentations by the Masters students. Great work guys!! The concepts that the three groups cam up with were unique and interesting. Now moving forward, we would like you guys to work on your designs with components that assemble to form your design.
Great start workbenchers!!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 11:29
DAY 2// IDEAS
Group A came with the idea of creating a compact work bench that can be rolled out into several different configurations. This workbench utilizes the internal storage space allowing for it to be compact but at the same time flexible enough to be used for different activities by LUNA.
Amazing design!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 11:21
DAY//2
Presentation day!!
Today students were asked to present their first design ideas to the group. There were all very interesting design concepts that will be further developed in the next few days!!
Great work benchworkers!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 10:57
Day 2
Great presentations of initial design ideas by the groups.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 01:18
Sketch model from team C.
Foldable working space with several re-arrangements to act as an exhibition piece or as a working space.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 23:08
It was a great time to see the presentations from benchworkers with their initial concepts, ideas, precedents and joints.
Excellent work from all three teams!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 23:06
Excellent presentations Bench workers! Great proposition and good team work. We cannot wait to see your improvement on the products.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 15:19
Intensive conceptual designing day!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:52
Continuing working on developing conceptual designs.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:35
Day//1 | Workbench
Great start guys. We had some good discussions with the students and came across great ideas. Waiting to see your presentations for tomorrow!!
Good job guys!!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 10:34
Student expressing her idea through sketching and talk about it with the rest of the team members.
Great work!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 22:32
Great first day with first and second years introducing themselves to the team. After going through the brief and the risk assessment students came up with many ideas!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 22:31
Day 1
Discussions on design ideas
Posted 18 Apr 2018 22:19
DAY//1
Students looked into precedents and started sketching their first ideas!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 19:07
DAY//1
It has been a great start benchworkers!! After a small introduction to the brief and getting to know each other, students were divided in three groups and started working on their designs!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 19:01
IT is DAY 1 guys.
For your first day, you will be working on the Conceptual designs of your WORKBENCH. We have gone ahead and made the Site details for your reference which can be found on the Facebook page.
The package includes the site photos, existing site details - sketchup model and plans. Have fun!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 11:25
The information package for the site is up for download people! Get it from the link on facebook and design away!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 11:19
Hi guys, I'm Pranav Radhakrishnan, doing my 5th year in MSA. I'm currently in CPU atelier. I did my undergrad in India and worked there for a year after my course. I have worked in about 5 architectural firms with projects ranging from small scale villas and interior designs to large scale projects.
What I like the most about architecture is bringing the most imaginative designs come to life by making it practical and feasible. Through my years of practice I have seen how as architects we create and execute. Apart from architecture well I like to travel and as lame as it may sound, watch a lot of movies.
Hoping to have a great time with you guys! And also to see the great stuff you are going to create!
Posted 17 Apr 2018 22:48
Hi everyone! Name's Muhammad Faris; call me Faris. I am a 5th Year Architecture Student in the Atelier MSAP.
I studied my undergraduate here in the Manchester School of Art between 2013-2016. I worked in an architectural firm back in Malaysia for a year before coming back here to continue my Masters degree.
In terms of my interest, conceptual drawings are my favorite past time but I also enjoy anything that has any fantasy connotation to it. I rarely made physical models but I have started to enjoy making them in the past few months.
I am looking forward to get to know everyone soon!
Posted 17 Apr 2018 21:34
Hope everyone had a nice easter break.
Do not forget that we are meeting tomorrow at 10:00 am at Chatham 8th floor.
Look forward to see you all tomorrow!
Posted 17 Apr 2018 17:58
My name is Mohit Chhajer and 5th year student in CPU atelier. I completed my undergraduate degree at VNIT, India. I have worked on residential, master planning and interior design projects. Apart from Architecture, I am interested in photography and travelling.
I am looking forward to working with you all.
Posted 17 Apr 2018 17:19
My name is Nasra Ali and 5th year student in CIA atelier. I completed my undergraduate degree at Manchester School of Architecture. I spent a year in practice working for a medium sized firm in Tanzania, working predominantly in residential projects and master planning. I was also able to lead as a chief designer in an Architectural international competition of which I came second under the professional category. My fanatical interests are architecture, interior, master planning and model making. Apart from Architecture, I am keen on fashion photography and I love traveling around the world. I’m looking forward to working with you all.
Posted 17 Apr 2018 16:56
Hi, I am Thomi Steliou, 5th year student in USE atelier.
I had my Bachelor degree at Manchester School of Architecture. For my year out, I worked for Forum Architects in Cyprus, on a confidential project in Saudi Arabia. I am really interested in the spatial experience in architecture and study the psychological and emotional behaviour of objects and spaces.
Therefore, our event project offers a connection between the user and the object and I am over-excited to start examining different possibilities for our output. Our work bench proposal should be a combination between studies of ergonomics, as well as, an inspirational unit for the user (artists).
PS. I love model making!!
Posted 21 Mar 2018 09:47
After another meeting with our collaborator from Luna, Vicky! We discussed some further details about the work bench project. Also we just completed our risk assessment along with the technical team of the to make sure that everyone enjoys safely our events. Along with the risk assessment, we developed a detailed timetable to make sure that our work is on schedule!
We also have a small surprise for you!
Posted 21 Mar 2018 09:39
Welcome to Events 18!
My name is Stephanie Papalla and I’m a 5th year member of the Work bench team! I am from Cyprus and I graduated my undergrad from Manchester school of architecture in 2016! I did my year out at a local firm -mainly handling housing projects - at my hometown Larnaca. Aside from architecture I love traveling and exploring new places. I’m really looking forward to getting to know you all and working together during the events weeks.
Posted 17 Mar 2018 18:05
Hello everyone!
As our Events program is fast approaching it’s perfect time to get to know each other better! Stay tuned for our next posts!
Posted 15 Mar 2018 18:02
After our Site visit and discussions on how to get going with our Event, we had a small sit out at a Cafe close to our Site, to discuss the probable risks and liabilities that may come across.Well, we aim to give you guys a harmless and risk-free Working experience whilst having a lot of fun!!!
So we have put together a list of all risks and hazards that we will discuss tomorrow with Becky, alongside itineraries, drawings and probable materials for Events which we will be uploading soon.
Stay tuned for more updates !!!
Posted 12 Mar 2018 18:00
This is a potential storage space for our workbenches.
Keep that in mind for tour future ideas!!
Posted 12 Mar 2018 16:48
Introducing LUNA , our collaborator for this years event. Spearheaded by three aspiring designers, LUNA aspires to bring change within the community via architecture and design.
As mentioned before, our events this year is a part of LUNA greater masterplan and we are currently sitting at stage 2. Lucky for us, we are able to be involved in this development plan for the community!
Further detail for LUNA can be viewed in their website :
Posted 11 Mar 2018 17:40
Site visit today with our collaborator Vicky from Luna!
We understood the requirements and constraints for the space. We had a discussion about the storage space and logistics.
More information and drawings will be uploaded soon!
Posted 6 Mar 2018 13:32
Meeting with our collaborator Vicky from Luna!
After a creative discussion with her we went through our project brief in detail and all the possible creative ideas that can come up! We also created a timetable for our events project.
We are waiting for our next meeting with her for a site visit!
Until then stay creative with lots of ideas!
Posted 28 Feb 2018 11:06
Great meeting today with our collaborator Vicky from Luna!
It was a very interesting discussion about the project brief, specifications of the project and design ideas!
We will now research materiality, cost and construction!
It will be a fantastic real-life project where students will have an active role in all the design stages hoping to contribute to the design in their own way!
More information about the project brief soon!
Posted 23 Feb 2018 23:12
