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Allotment in Sale West neighbourhood

Initial custard density test + Prototype

Site visit to Sale

Sketch model for tension bench + idea sketch for mechanism

The afternoon was spent developing our existing sketching skills at an urban sketching session Central Library. Exploring the building and its context

Initial word associations + Sketched ideas

A visit to Grumpy. Getting lots of materials in a great value.

Document reactions of final output

Final placement ready for testing

Experimenting in sketchup. Early stage of the design

Start production of output

Elevation of pavilion on AutoCAD

Reflect on feedback from Collaborators

Drawing up elevations on AutoCAD

Experimenting with different material, and finally decided to use bubble wrap cause it is waterproof, lightweight and have the ability to keep warm inside.

Present Ideas to Collaborators

Brainstorming Ideas for the site

Site vist to piccadily station

A Panorama picture i took of the close by estate designed by Laura Sanderson

We thought to use the local Scout group to help put the wattle together within the structure.

A talk by Dr. Annie. During the talk, we were really inspired by the wearable tents which are designed by Lucy Orta, then decided to do a wearable tent for this project.

On tuesday we were able to interact with the school children, and it was really interesting to see how they analysed the Chatham building.
Some of them were using language to describe what they experienced in ways I would have never thought to

The first session introduced us the the world of urban sketching, with an inspirational talk by Simone Ridyard. Her energetic and experimental style was the motivation we needed for our live sketching session!

"Will you still be around when I come back?" - Mabel, 8.
"Will you be my teacher when I come to study here?" - Sara, 8.

Walking through the site.

The children from Friars Primary School storm the MSA! The open roof level became their art gallery showcasing their drawings of the dens that will protect them from 'aliens' which they will be building in the next session.

Children are getting enthusiastic with their task.

This photo was taken from a higher level which gave us a better idea of the relationship between the railway and site.

DenCITY!
The dens came along really well, and it was really interesting to see how the children put them together, and then used them.

Den building!
Finally it was the day to build the dens! Unfortunately the weather didn't permit us to be in cathedral gardens as originally planned, so we took to the roof terrace at Uni. The children first were split into 4 separate groups, and started off by picking all the materials they wanted to use to make the dens.

lobby #2

children were briefed on the roof of the school of art. They were given chalks and coloured pencils and encouraged to use the floor as a canvas, as well as sheets of paper..

workshop

lobby

documentation

Creating mould out of Pink Alginate, however unsuccessful.

The group 21 together with the final outputs.

The final composition of the urban intervention sketch proposal. The aim was to explore the process through sketching.

Experimenting.

One of the tasks given was to 3D print the names of our team and label them onto the finished components

The developmental sketch of the proposal for the urban intervention of the site.

Some concept sketches which are drew during the discussion with the group.

The second session of live urban sketching. This time was at the chosen site, which was located along the Greater Ancoat Street.

#test

#seal

Elevation of some of the layers for construction2

Elevation of some of the layers for construction1

Finish Product - The Data App - Manchester Oxford Road

Bench is finished and waiting is the studio awaiting final placement.

Getting ready to insert to pistons into the tubes. #excited

Chris lubing up for the first test hydraulic

Public engagement with our "wearable shelter"

Final page for publication :)

Scouting out the exhibition space trying to decide how to display our components.

Final page for the publication / All in all, I have to say that I loved the event! It was engaging and utilized the time really well.

Last day and last output- designing a new area for Sale. Converting an empty unused space to one great scheme.

Our groups display

Building the exhibition

'Find someone who is watching you'

My message from the bottle

Canal waters

We set off patrolling manchester.

Interaction with the public / part II

Interaction with the public / We asked them what they thought about our garment and received some interesting responses!

Day 4 Afternoon
We discussed with University of Manchester's workshop advisor a construction method for the installation from recycled palettes.

Day 1
Brief explanation on designing a 3D installation using info graphics to illustrate and raise awareness about green issues. Afternoon trip to Hulme Community Garden Centre.

Urban Sketching at the Manchester Central Library

The Pirate group boat

A place which was found as we were lost in the city.

Bird Paradise.

The Plankers flag!

The final plankers map

Session 6- Bench completed and in situ. The hydraulics are keeping the ropes taut, and slowly return back to shape after being deformed by someone sitting on them.

Session 5 / Using reclaimed materials (an old chutney barrel, obscure piece of metal and a broken lamp) we created a bird feeder/ wind chime to be installed in All Saints park.

A message in a bottle, given by are captain

Process of development: Window view

The little philosophers house..

Process of development of our model: Elizabeth's dining room

SAFETY FIRST ED!