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Those of us in the intervention team had met up to start building the structure. The shape is derived mainly from Leonardo Da Vinci's Arch which is a structurally stable way to design an arch. It was built around the tree in the open space in Chatham because the location of the final placement also changed. It was tied down with rope to the base of the tree for support, a covering of planks to control sunlight and hang the mushrooms from, and it also has benches/steps on either side for relaxing or getting to hard to reach places.

2/.
The whole day was about understanding the process of economically growing mushrooms and the resourcefulness in local waste. We had a choice of pink, blue and brown oyster mushrooms, which could easily grow in a slightly damp container filled with coffee grounds. We all participated in the planting and the sense of community and doing activities together was enjoyable, which I feel helped us gain ideas about the design of the intervention.

1/.
We started this project by working in groups of four and coming up with ideas of how we could use stackable plastic crates, that some local businesses offered to lend us, into an intervention that we could grow mushrooms and place in All Saints park. We all worked on this large roll of paper, and then would come to an agreement and pick the best idea. Our groups had several suggestions, and one of mine was to create an organic tree-like structure where we can hang the mushroom planters from.

Day 6
A quick go at poster designing but we are going to change the format to match the others. Had a good day collaborating ideas and new designs to come.

Day 5
Began and finished work on our structure after splitting all those palettes up and its looking good!

Day6:
In day 6 we started to build a smaller structure which will accommodate a laptop, which will be playing a video of the building of the first structure.

Day5: (Part 2)
In second part of day 5 the structure was completed.

Day5:
In day 5 we came up with a final idea for the structure and started to make the structure outside, on the ground floor of Chatham in the courtyard.

Day2
In day 2 we received the excess coffee powder from the coffee machines at the cafe in Chatham, and used that as soil to grow our mushrooms in which has been proven to work, we nuzzled the coffee excess into see through plastic bottles and seed of the Oyster mushrooms.

Day3:
In day 3 we went to the Biospheric Farm, to get a broader idea of what our objectives were.

Day1:
In day 1 we had to come up with ideas for a structure to accommodate the mushrooms.

Day4-
We finally created the structure for the mushrooms to be placed in.

Day 3-
We finally decided on one idea, which was a blend of all three initial ideas. After we then started to experiment with the wooden crates we had collected

Day 2-
We went to the Biospheric Farm, where we had a detailed talk about biospheric environments.

Day 1-

On the first dat we split up into sub-groups to come up with initial ideas for the design of our Mush Farm.

The construction of the final installation was completed.

Day 5,
Today was an extra day in which we completed our construction. We used a new design of creating an arch way so we had to dismantle the crates in order to do this. we nailed them together and used the spare crates as buttresses to make it look more grounded in the site and also to be used as seating. Our site we used was the courtyard in the Chatham building.

Day 5.5
This was the day we got to work on the structure in the courtyard. We worked as a group and with the help of other students to put the structure together. We used a new design to create an arch which went over the tree. This arch also had a seating area on either side. In order hold the arch together we nailed them.

Day 2.2
We also on day two planted our mushrooms in objects we had bought in such as bottles and plastic bags

Day 4,
We went out as a whole to get crates from the UOM building site and the building site behind the chatham building. In order to build our 1.1 structure.

Day 3,
On this day we had the chance to visit Biospheric Foundation. This was an oppurtunity to speak the expect Vincent Walsh about the different systems of the biospheric farming they use to grow different fungi and plants.

Day 4,
Today we changed the material we were using from plastic green smaller palettes to more industrial wooden palettes that are found on building sites. We travelled to two sites (one near Uni of Manchester on Oxford Road and one just behind Chatham) we then experimented with piling them up in different ways but we had to completely change our design as we didn't have enough to achieve what we wanted to with the plastic palettes.

Day 2,
After the events introduction. We split up in groups of fours to come up with ideas of a structure for hand our mushrooms to hang off. Then we presented all our ideas, because we couldn't come to mutual agreement we merged all our ideas together.

Day 1,
On this day we got to know one another, and got a presentation about what this event was about and the theories behind it.

Day 3,
We went to the Biospheric Foundation in Salford to understand more about urban farming and mushroom farming in particular. We spoke to Vincent Walsh to learn about the different systems that they use to grow different plant and fungi.

Day 2.1
Today we all presented our group proposals and merged them together at the end of the day. My groups proposal was to create a pyramid shape that curved over the top and created a 'cave-like' shape that we could hang our mushrooms off (that we planted in objects such as milk bottles, and plastic bags). We merged our ideas to form a tunnel like shape of opposing pyramids as this incorporated the fluidity and the sense of a journey through the construction.

Day 1,
Today we all got to know each other and we were introduced to the notions of urban mushroom farming and the explanation of why we were doing this event. We learnt that in fact we were using coffee waste from the cafe in the Chatham Building and so I event incorporated recycling, 'using other people's waste'. We were told we would have to design a shelter made out of plastic or wooden palettes found in supermarkets to store the fruit and veg. We wanted to create something that we could hang our then growing mushrooms off in sort of a 'cave-like' way. Much like the examples the 5th years had already shown us in the presentation before hand so we got to work in our groups of 4 to come up with different ideas.

DAY6

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Raining since the morning.
However, it could not stop us making our intervention!
Our group of constructing the design started to build the design with broken down pallets from the previous day.
People brought and borrowed tool and equipment and started to assemble.
Couple of hours late, it finally showed as a final form.
What is left is just hanging the mushroom for the eventday!

The palette design is up. Kudos to the construction team!

Taking the palettes apart for our final intervention idea.

Day 5: Girl power💪 dismantling of wooden pallets to obtain usable wood

Day4: Carrying 30 wooden pallets (in total) from construction site to the ground floor courtyard.

Day 4: Getting pallets ready to deconstruct and de-nail

Day 3: Pallets all ready for use

Day 3: Moving the pallets that are a lot heavier than they look

Building the intervention using wasted materials sourced locally. Carrying the pallets back to the Benzie building.

Day 2
We combined all the groups designs from the day before into one new one incorporating features from each. We then began planting our mushrooms by filling old plastic bottles with coffee waste, seeds half way through, more coffee waste and finally a little water.

Day 1
We began by being briefed on mushroom farming and how we can grow mushrooms out of coffee waste (the blue economy). Then in groups we designed structures made out of plastic crates which would then feature the mushrooms when they were grown. My group looked at stacking the crates in a snake shape and guide people round and also with tables cause more interaction between the structure, mushrooms and people.

Day 4
Looking at making some interesting forms stacking the palettes but we're still developing to try to find some different forms.

Day 3
Palette moving day. At least the sun is shining!

Day 2
Our trip to the Biospheric Foundation today was really interesting with a tour by Vincent. Paying lots of attention to the way he grows his mushrooms

Day One
After our first group meeting we look at different design options. We're also ready to plant some mushrooms. I hope they grow!

Day Four.
Splitting into groups, we have a construction team, and also a multimedia team. Each group is assigned to different tasks for exhibition day.

Day Four.

Experimenting materials (waste wooden palettes) for the intervention.

Day Three.

Went on a a tour to Biospheric Foundation (collaborator). Fascinated by the founder's idea of connecting each system to ignite the process of Urban Farming. Very productive trip.

Day Two.

Everyone brought containers and reuse them to plant the mushrooms. Not to mention, the soil we used were the coffee waste from our very own café! Took place in the indoor courtyard.

Day One.

Intro/ Icebreaking day, as well as exploring ideas on sketchroll for the intervention of the MushFarm.

DAY5

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Due to the shortage supply of pallets, we decided to change out design.
With the new design, which need to take the pallets apart, we started to get ready to build our intervention.
We take pallets into pieces and un-nailed them so we can use them according to the new design.
Also, we started to make presentation sheets which will be a part of the intervention that explains our project and theories behind.
and it rained.

We planned for the next day which will be actual building constructing day.
We also had thoughts about presentation(with projection) and use left over materials.

Day 4
In a small group we began to research and create presentation pages for the final day, 16th May.

Day 3
Construction began using the wooden crates.

Day 3: A visit to Biospheric Project in Salford. It is part vertical farm and part laboratory/research centre. Vincent Walsh showing us the rooftop polytunnel where they grow leaf crops such as spinach, kale, lettuce, herbs and micro-herbs.

DAY04#

Our first attempt to show our idea by experimenting with the palettes we got.

DAY04#

The MushFarm people carried palettes from construction sites to Chatham which to be used as the main material for our intervention.

Exhausted is the word!

DAY03#

A trip to Biospheric Foundation at Salford on a Saturday morning.

The founder of Biospheric Foundation, Vincent Walsh was explaining how he used chipboards to grow oyster mushrooms.

DAY02#

Getting our hands dirty by planting mushroom inside unwanted bottles using mushroom spawns and coffee waste from cafe.

DAY01#

Divided to groups of 4 to discuss and brainstorm on the designs of the intervention we are going to build.

DAY4

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On the 4th day, we started to build( but more likely testing) our design with pallets.
We collected pallets from nearby construction sites and starting to build.
During this process we changed our design that was not possible with the pallets we have and try to adapt the design that is realistic.

DAY3

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We took a trip to Salford, to Biospheric lab.
Tour around Biospheric lab (but more like a warehouse) started from 11.
It was interesting to see different systems and ideas they are testing which could be very helpful for our project.

DAY2

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Each group with different ideas come together started to make the final design.
We listend to each other's presentation and we tried to combine different idea from each group.

In the afternoon, with coffee waste, we started to plant the mushroom in the courtyard in Chatham.
Everyone had bottles to fill with the waste and plant mushroom.
Hopefully, it will grow in next few weeks.

DAY 1

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Everyone gathered on the 8th floor studio in Chatham.
5th year explained about the project and what we've got to do.
In a groups of 4, We started to exploring ideas.
We started to think how pallets can be used to create space.
How the space created can be interact with people.
What are the possibilities and can be actually built.
We sketched and discussed for several hours
and ended up 4 different main ideas.
Over Hanging.
Wall.
Stairs.
Tunnel.

Day 2
We presented our ideas to the group and decided to merge them all together into one structure. We then planted the mushroom seeds into empty bottles and pots using coffee waste as fertiliser.

Day 1
We began by splitting into groups of 4 and designing our own urban mushroom farm made out of crates.

Day 2: Start planting the mushroom using coffee waste and mushroom spawn. Lets see if the mushroom grows well!

Day 2: Presenting ideas on intervention using pallets

Day 1: Students start brainstorming idea for the intervention to be built