Projects

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Here is Klea's penultimate third year design, featuring the repurposing of a 19th century derelict church into a community focused Business Incubator Hub. The aim of project is to strategically insert a new inspirational space within the urban context and addressing the area's low economic activity. The design's main…

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Subin Philipose Mathew’s thesis, *Alzheimer’s Day Care Center: Fostering Patient Independence*, explores how design can enhance autonomy for individuals with Alzheimer’s. The project focuses on clear wayfinding, sensory engagement, and a homely atmosphere to reduce confusion and anxiety. Thoughtful material selection,…

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Bethany’s final Masters project named ‘Borðhald’ – an old Viking word used to describe a communal way of cooking and dining, sees the creation of an innovative Culinary Centre & Cookery School that acts as a means of heritage and food connection to the local area. The scheme aims to promote sustainable sourcing and pr…

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Here is Mabel's Fifth Year design project, calling for a reading of urban history through textures and local stories embedded in pockets of the city neglected from official archives. The project investigates Khut-Kang, a market that sits on a covered canal leading to Kaohsiung’s harbour. Thrived in the 60s through the…

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His graduation thesis "Passage of Wind" proposed an alternative masterplan in Brussels, as well as portraying a primary school campus blending with the existing landscape and new urban neighbourhood. The thesis was based on the climatic research of the site, delivering a guideline on balancing the interests among the…

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Here is Pragnya’s final design thesis, developed at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). The project proposes a fabric-first design strategy — prioritising the building envelope to optimise indoor comfort and reduce reliance on traditional heating systems, while also including non-humans in the built fabric. T…

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His final year contextual and research-driven thesis, set along the Konkan coast, envisions the development of a fish harbour and market complex in Devgad, aligned with ongoing government initiatives. The design incorporates regional vernacular architecture with a modern fluid touch, passive design strategies, and a s…

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“Bio-Tourism Resort at Malvan” is the undergraduate thesis project of Tanvi Shraddha Santosh Mestri, exploring the intersection of sustainable tourism and vernacular architecture in the Konkan region. Located in the coastal town of Malvan, the project emphasizes ecological sensitivity, cultural rootedness, and communi…

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Here is Charlize’s final design thesis, Our Common Backyard. A series of urban interventions along Sale’s School Road that reimagine the street as a space of care, connection, and cultural blending between Hong Kong newcomers and the local Greater Manchester community, celebrating everyday encounters through shared pu…

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Benita’s thesis project explores how architecture can respond to the pressures facing historic waterfronts. While regeneration often focuses on economic growth and redevelopment, it can also contribute to the loss of cultural identity, traditional industries, and community spaces. This issue is particularly relevant a…

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Kimberly’s MArch design thesis, Forgeworks, proposes a new workplace for fabrication, semiconductor processes and satellite integration in Cardiff. The project questions how highly controlled technical environments, often hidden inside industrial 'black boxes', can become more visible, humane and environmentally accou…

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Ife’s first project of her final year is an eco-therapy center situated by the banks of the River Leven in the Lake District. The design addresses the region's need for sustainability while respecting its architectural heritage, resulting in a cohesive yet innovative solution.