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Exploring narrative through comics with Archontia Manolakelli

Last thing we had to do was to create indesign booklet to show what we have done with the children.

Children were enjoying working together to come up with the ideas and discuss them between each other.

Filming movement around the Piccadilly Gardens area.

Beavering Ben - Imparting wisdom.

Developing the Film...

Putting together the booklet.

From this angle you can see the different elements of our model and all of the details we found the most important to the house

This is what the model began to look like once we hung the elements from the inside of the frame.
We did not do any of the objects to scale and decided this looked more interesting.

We collected vintage objects from charity shops to include within our diagram model.

As you can see here we mounted all the images onto foamboard to make them look 3d

We made many elements to hang from the inside of the frame such as chairs, books, fireplaces and picture frames which would show all the elements of the house we found interesting.
We created these buy mounting images onto foam board and hanging them by chains.

We wanted the exterior to look as through it had the same wood grain that is located around the house, we achieved this wood stained look using watered down brown acrylic to accentuate the grain on the timber.

On the inside of the frame we decided to show the wallpaper, I wanted the wallpaper to look as though it had deteriorated to replicate the true look of the interior of the house at this present time. Parts of the wallpaper are restored and so they are in tact, and parts of the walls are peeling and damaged. I achieved this look by doing image transfers using emulsion and a sponge

Shou Sugi Ban – This is a Japanese method for burning the outside of the wood to give it a unique black appearance. The black colour makes a strong contrast with the orange paint making it stand out even more. As well as this, the method of burning the timber helps to preserve it, lowing maintenance costs for the future.

Night ......

As shown in plan the frames would be rotated at an angle of 45° to optimise the space given on the site. If the frames were perpendicular to the site there would be less than 3m worth of space but by rotating them you can get frames with a width of 4.25m. The other advantage of rotating the frames is that they open up to the public, allowing easier access into the pavilion.

Lighting test.

Train passengers' view to the proposal design.

We decided that our model would reflect the detailed elements of Elizabeth Gaskell's house, such as the wallpaper and carpet patterns, the lamp shades and the servants bells. We decided to ignore scale and to focus on the elements of the house that we found the most interesting.
Our model began at creating a timber frame as you can see here

Final Presentation, Pavilion

This is an elevation as seen from the South, the train side. We have added orange colouration to the outside, to make it more interactive for the train passengers. The colours shift from light to dark to light, which would make a fascinating illusion whilst travelling at over 100mph on the train.

'opened' model with torches.

Through perspectives we were able to show some of the finer details of our initial ideas. For example lighting at night, initially we thought lighting top of the frames directed downwards would be suitable however it did not light up the shape of frames. So ground lighting directed up would be more suitable in this case as it would make the pavilion visible and safe at night. Another positive from using lighting on the ground is we could take advantage of solar powered lights, making them self sufficient, reducing the annual energy cost. We also looked into adding foliage to the tops of the frames, this makes them look more natural but the maintenance could be costly. The biggest positive from the perspectives is how it shows the rhythm of the frames and how they enclose the space.

Final model of the project.

The initial idea was to create a repetitive frame that would span the distance of the site with the key idea of function, aesthetics and cost in mind. So through sketching we experimented with different forms that the frames could be in, whilst thinking about how they could be used by the public. The third row of sketches shows the first idea of having the narrow pointed frames with multiple functions; pavilion, open/closed playing area, seating and herb gardens.

Our brief was set by the New Charter Housing Group, who own 20,000 properties mostly around the Aston area. These properties are mainly council housing but also include privately owned retail, care and education buildings. As a group we were given the task to fill a plot of land that is roughly 3m x 200m, adjacent to a housing estate that is being built this year.

Assembled frames of the model.

brainstorming in lesson.

group discussion

This was part of the process of when we were making the model.

This was the last day of our event where we had to pick a location and use natural materials to make our model and to show the contrast between landscape and architecture.

This was the second day, where we done went around the campus and filled the cracks and broken parts of the building with lego bricks to make them a complete building. it was fun and enjoyable.

interesting concept for gardening,group 11 work on display, at the business school.

This was the second construction site we visited which is in the town center. it was meant to be offices but again due to the recession it was unable to be completed.

This was one of the first construction sites we visited which is abandoned. due to the recession is has been unable to be completed.

An axo explaining how private gardens will be turned into semi-public spaces to bring the neighbours together.

photos on display, group 11 work on display at all saints park

group 11 work on display at all saints park

"the bird hotel", group 11 work on display at all saints park

finishing touches in the wood workshop.

Experimenting with light

Wallpaper ready for the final models

5. Final design

4. Finalizing the design for the intervention proposal. I changed my initial plan to create a beer garden for an interactive art intervention. This is a bird cage where people can sit inside and feel protected from the rain whilst watching the graffiti of a free bird opposite them

3. Analysis of the site. The initial idea for the design was a beer garden since the space is allocated next to a hostel and very near the city center

3D printing workshop

Day Nine: Developing our lomography photographs in the dark room.

visiting the site

First View of the app with animation and icons...

3. Visit to the sites where we chose one of them

Creating the base for the structure.

2. Talk from Simone Ridyard about urban sketchers and her own work

Not only did the substructure stay afloat despite the steel frame. It was then able to carry ALL OF THE BRICKS without sinking. In this photo there are 9 bricks, in total it carried 12. Putting that to scale, it would mean that at real life size, the substructure would be able to support a family of five without sinking.

Serious sawing action, cutting down the pallets. Shadow using all his strength with master Paul.

Experimenting with combining integrated seating within the shelter.

introduction to Processing

The soundscape of Market Street

Testing the substructure at Sale Water Park. Was so happy when it actually floated. (Our model was really heavy, as it had a STEEL FRAME).

exploring our site: Piccadilly Station Car Park

Determining the best style of design through experimenting with the pallet and its size.

Sketch of the roof structure. The roof of the building would have a small pool which would be used for water storage. This water would then be filtered and used for drinking water for the people inside.

Here are some images of the interviews.

Analysing the site and its potential.

A big thank you to Universal Pallets for sponsoring 30 waste/used pallets.
(https://twitter.com/UniversalPallet/status/466133493689634816)

Under the shelter, celebrating its completion.

Session 2.- WITHINGTON BATHS
Visit to the Withington Leisure Centre, a vibrate and dynamic communal attraction

Jinxia decided after a glass of cava it would be a fun idea to play human hammock swing

Working on final output that depicts the journey of a character to, through and from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens

This sketch shows the design of the wall structure. The interior would be protected from water by polycarbonate sheets on each side. The material on the inside of the building would be flat panels of plywood which would have a space at the top which would have reused car tyres which let light into the building as well as provide space for storage. In between the plywood sheets and the polycarbonate sheets is a layer of insulation made out of bubble wrap. This is because one of the main aims of out project is to source materials which are very difficult to recycle, and then use these to build a flood resistant home.

The final structure in place. Hope this serves the clients needs for years to come!

A big thank you for Universal Pallets (http://www.universalpallets.com/) for sponsoring us 30 used/waste pallets.

Old and new. Old on the left new on the right, divided by the lamp post. We interviewed locals of Manchester asking what they enjoyed about Manchester Piccadilly.

On site the structure starts to take shape while shifty Arjun peeps from the bushes!

Here are some pictures of the comic book work we participated in.

Session 6.- PRESENTATION BOARD
Presentation Board of our first idea for Withington Bath. Café

Final day. Exhibiting the work produced, in all saints park. Photos hung upon the string washing line. All Members of the group gave work in order to create the outdoor gallery of the events weeks work.

Final models of the proposed structure.

Picture of sketches