The brief asks you to propose a re-use for the building on Manvers Street. This project is essentially a feasibility exercise which will allow you to develop your skills to make judgements on what are viable proposals as well as an innovative design solution for your self choice brief. This will be good preparation for the final year when you will need to choose an appropriate building and programme for your major final project.
The key considerations are:
• The building and location has particular needs and an adequate analysis of the existing building and surrounding area will guide your response.
• Each programme should present a rationale for WHY it's a feasible project in relation to the context.
• The concept stage is critical as it will establish a clear direction for your design development.
• The length of this project will allow you to explore your design response in a good level of detail and this is expected to be communicated clearly at the end.
