Live Projects

The Live Projects are a pioneering educational initiative introduced by the School of Architecture at the University of Sheffield. The projects draw on the School’s exceptional research base as well as the commitment, vision and resources of highly talented students. Running since 1999, the initiative is responsible for over 250 completed projects, each of which is archived below.

2009-2010

Ideas to spatially improve classrooms at Parkwood Academy.

Sep 09

A prototype construction to demonstrate urban food growing in Paris, France.

Sep 09

A feasibility report converting a derelict church into a new music space.

Sep 09

Helping fund and produce a vision for a youth centre in Parsons Cross.

Sep 09

Ecclesall Woods is ancient woodland within the city boundary. It has an old Sawmill site in the middle of it and there are exciting plans for developing a centre for the innovative use of timber in Sheffield.

Sep 09

The Live Project returns to Wybourn estate in Sheffield.

Sep 09

A report looking at Sheffield Homes stock for conversions.

Sep 09

Ideas for a small intervention for Brent’s Roundwood Youth Centre.

Sep 09

Looking at innovative and creative interim uses for the shops, buildings and streets in Sheffield’s ’empty quarter.’


Sep 09

Working towards a community-led vision for the regeneration of Easton, Bristol.

Sep 09

Exploring the feasibility of using urine as a binder for mud bricks in war torn countries.

Sep 09