CONFIRMED! Introducing our first guest speaker Tara Gbolade, Director and Co-Founder of Gbolade Design Studio, and also founding commitee member of the Paradigm Network. We are very excited to be running a recorded Q&A and open discussion with Tara on 12th May on the topic of 'Black and Asian representation in the built environment'. We will be delving into questions related to the experiences of and challenges faced by ethnic minorities. We look forward to hearing Tara's valuable input and holding an important discussion about the current state of the industry for BAME architects.

Meet the Mapping Colour Team! Today's session involved icebreakers and getting to know each other's skills through presenting quizzes and presenting a piece of work that we were proud of to the rest of the team. Following this we began an initial research task in smaller groups before coming together for the daily debrief. After a very successful and productive first day, we are excited to continue working with our very talented team members!

HIGHLIGHTS: DAY 2 ETHNOGRAPHIC WALK

We had many great examples of ethnography after yesterday's workshop, and we have selected a few examples just to show some of the excellent research that was done in a very short amount of time!

This study was produced by Zhustin of his local area in Bulgaria: 'I decided to focus on the whole neighbourhood, rather than on only one street. I observed many art installations and shops which suggests an area with a predominantly young working population.'

HIGHLIGHTS: DAY 2 ETHNOGRAPHIC WALK

This study was produced by Katherine who is currently based in Manchester. She decided to observe and compare the diversity across two local construction sites. She found there to be predominantly White workers at the site, with a few Black workers too but very few Asian workers.

HIGHLIGHTS: DAY 2 ETHNOGRAPHIC WALK

This study was produced by Aidiel who was observing a building estate in London. He noted that the wiremen were fixing an electrical cable, basic needs such as power were receiving immediate attention for maintenance and that the building was poorly attended. He then went on to document the type of cars to infer what the class demographic of the area might be.

HIGHLIGHTS: DAY 2 ETHNOGRAPHIC WALK

A small snippet of the timelapse from Bella's ethographic study of her local area in Manchester. Her notes were: 'There are a couple of people walking in the area. They all have some form of backpack. The area is predominantly inhabited by students and young professionals and is close to the university and offices in the city centre.' From this she concluded that the people moving about were likely going to university or work.

HIGHLIGHTS: DAY 2 ETHNOGRAPHIC WALK

One final snippet of yesterday's session before we begin Day 3. This study by Titi uses sketching and tallying to document the frequency of cyclists and people walking through a park in Manchester.

We were delighted to conclude day 3 with a recorded Q&A with our wonderful guest speaker Tara Gbolade! The discussion covered the Paradigm Network and the importance of networks that promote diversity and the challenges faced by ethnic minorities. We spoke on architecture education and what can be done by design bodies and practices to promote diversity.

CITY COLLAGING- EDINBURGH BY ZHUSTIN

Following a graphic presentation and photoshop workshop by Dunni and Aidiel. The project team commenced collaging the cities that have been researched so far, in order to serve as the ‘hero image’ within next weeks infographic posters.

CITY COLLAGING- MANCHESTER BY CHANTE

Following a graphic presentation and photoshop workshop by Dunni and Aidiel. The project team commenced collaging the cities that have been researched so far, in order to serve as the ‘hero image’ within next weeks infographic posters.

CITY COLLAGING- MANCHESTER BY ANJ

Following a graphic presentation and photoshop workshop by Dunni and Aidiel. The project team commenced collaging the cities that have been researched so far, in order to serve as the ‘hero image’ within next weeks infographic posters.

CITY COLLAGING- BRISTOL BY TITI

Following a graphic presentation and photoshop workshop by Dunni and Aidiel. The project team commenced collaging the cities that have been researched so far, in order to serve as the ‘hero image’ within next weeks infographic posters.

CITY COLLAGING- BRISTOL BY DUNNI

Following a graphic presentation and photoshop workshop by Dunni and Aidiel. The project team commenced collaging the cities that have been researched so far, in order to serve as the ‘hero image’ within next weeks infographic posters.

We've reached Day 5, the end of Research - Network Week!

DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS:

10:00 - Intro & Briefing
10:10 - Finalising Research
12:00 - Intro to Mapping Task
15:20 - Mapping presentation to Amos
14:30 - Research - Network Week summary
17:30 - Debrief

CONFIRMED! Introducing our second guest speaker Alisha Fisher, environmental design practitioner and Partner of the Migrants Bureau. Alisha will offer a fresh and unique perspective on how you can use your architecture degree to work in other areas of the Built environment. We are very excited to be running this event on 20th May on the topic of 'Black and Asian representation in the built environment'. This event will be open to all and you can join via the eventbrite link!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/msa-live-2021-mapping-colour-a-discussion-with-alisha-fisher-tickets-154826583479

MODEL MAKING HIGHLIGHTS

Day 8 of Mapping Colour consisted of the Model Making Team splitting into two sub-groups, with half working on digital visualisations and the other half creating a physical model in the workshop. Bella, Titi and Kate produced a 1:5 Model of the team’s exhibition booth that could be quickly assembled and disassembled. This was used to show how the posters could be displayed at an event educating people on the levels of diversity within the construction industry.

MODEL MAKING HIGHLIGHTS

Day 8 of Mapping Colour consisted of the Model Making Team splitting into two sub-groups, with half working on digital visualisations and the other half creating a physical model in the workshop. Bella, Titi and Kate produced a 1:5 Model of the team’s exhibition booth that could be quickly assembled and disassembled. This was used to show how the posters could be displayed at an event educating people on the levels of diversity within the construction industry.

MODEL MAKING HIGHLIGHTS

Day 8 of Mapping Colour consisted of the Model Making Team splitting into two sub-groups, with half working on digital visualisations and the other half creating a physical model in the workshop. Bella, Titi and Kate produced a 1:5 Model of the team’s exhibition booth that could be quickly assembled and disassembled. This was used to show how the posters could be displayed at an event educating people on the levels of diversity within the construction industry.

FINAL INFOGRAPHIC POSTERS !!!

After an amazing 2 weeks here are our final infographic posters - where we have traced the levels of diversity across the built environment within six major cities across the UK, in order to attract sixth form students and young professionals.