The Auckland Foil and Expo Centre by Liza Nadeem is a second-year design project for an exhibition centre and metal workshop in Bishop Auckland.
Set on a former car park, the project uses the idea of palimpsest to create a journey from outside to inside, with material choices shaping the facade and the visitor experience.
A brief about making and display
The combination of exhibition centre and metal workshop is important. It means the project is not only about looking at finished work, but also about production, material learning and public engagement with making.
- The site is a former car park in Bishop Auckland.
- The project uses a layered material palette on the facade.
- The design creates a sequence from outside to inside.
- The 3D model was built using Revit and SketchUp.
Why the project works as a showcase
For an early-stage architecture student, the useful lesson is clarity. A simple brief can become strong when the site, programme, material idea and visitor journey are easy to follow.
Show the brief and the making process
Student projects do not need to be huge to be worth sharing. They need a clear idea and enough evidence for the reader to understand the design move.
- Name the site and programme clearly.
- Show the journey through the building.
- Explain the material idea without jargon.
- Include the software or making method where it helps explain the process.
Next step
Submit your student project to Architecture Social Showcase if it has a clear brief, useful images and a design lesson worth sharing.
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