The second meeting with the clients to present the two designs to them. They responded well to both ideas and appeared to really like elements of both. They asked us to combine them and provided suggestions as two which elements they wanted us to keep.

scale models of the final designs to be presented to the client.

Discussing presentation materials with the group to identify any changes or improvements that need to be made to before we met with the clients to show them our designs.

Working in groups to consolidate ideas into two final designs that we could present to the client. An integrated design in which the pizza oven workspace and seating were combine and a non integrated design in which all elements were separate.

A design developed based upon a concept discussed in a group of four after meeting with the client. One of the several developed and presented to the group as initial ideas for the design of the pizza oven.

First meeting with the client on site at Hulme Community Garden to discuss their requirements for the project. They wanted a curvy, organic structure that included other natural materials that could be found on site to create tactile surfaces. The structure should have seating for up to 15 people, sufficient counter top space and be able to accommodate children.

2000 bricks donated by Ibstock, delivered on site to be used in the construction of the pizza oven. Upon inspection it was found the bricks contained groves that could be engineered to create a pattern when they are laid. The aesthetic of the brick will make the structure look more natural on the site.

Having a lesson.

Clearing the site ready for construction! @ Hulme Community Garden Centre

1,2,3 go! working on site today!

Trying to develop one of the first design proposals.

First encounter with our site. We've come a long way since then.

Session 5: Another Studio day. We formed three groups, booklet, detail & design and sourcing materials. Finalising the design of the oven, new planters and making some detailed cad drawing for the brick laying school to look over today. Site tomorrow!

Figuring out construction details...

Initial presentation to peers for feedback before heading to the client meeting.

Sourcing ideal materials from the site for the design.

Presentation at Hulme Garden Centre, 2pm. Presenting the 2 schemes for a proposed pizza oven and discussing all things brick with the client (pictured left)

Preparation for client meeting later in the day. Two schemes pinned up and ready to run through.

Presentation of scheme 2 to the client. Verdict? "Yes we would like one like that too!" Tomorrow's fun will be combining the two into one mega oven.

Presentation of scheme 1 to the client. Verdict? The client loved it! great works guys.

Session 4: Bringing our work together. Finishing off, followed by a crit and meeting the clients again to present our concepts. The clients reacted well to both designs and asked us to combine aspect of both designs. On to the detailing…

Session 1: Getting started! An introduction to the event and the brief, followed by a site visit to meet the clients to discuss requirements and specifications for the users.

Pitching two designs to the client today. A proposal has been picked by them to advance with.

One early idea.

Some initial concepts.

First meeting with the client.

eye perspective image of our proposal

The inviting entrance to our site.

Preparing for our meeting with the client this afternoon

Some great work going on in The Humble Brick Studio. Great stuff Bogdan Stanciu.

The bricks we are using for our pizza oven

Other usable materials available on site

Beautiful brick texture - Sigrud Lewerentz, The Church of St Peter, Klippan

Session 3: collating our design ideas together, clarifying our final design to present to clients tomorrow and creating some presentation images/ sheets/ models.

Measuring the Site