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.

2021-2022

Our proposals look to create a community connection between the buildings and organisations through the enhanced facilities whilst aiding the aspirations and bids for both building’s futures.

Sep 21

Working with the Yorkshire Baptist Association to explore how they can better use their buildings to serve local communities.

Sep 21

Our team has been working with Can Do South Yorkshire to refine their vision of creating climate action hubs across the region. The project led to the production of an engagement toolkit; a physical toolkit and educational resources.

Sep 21

Our Live Project brought together a vision for the district and city, which centres around a new green corridor and sustainable transport links, such as new walking and cycling routes, and larger modes of transport. The green corridor vision will allow for further aspires to create a vibrant place that empowers communities and brings forth positive change.

Sep 21

The Camley Street live project team has been working with Camden Council to visualise the future potential of Camley Street, through a series of co-design workshops with the local community.

Sep 21

Engaging with the community of Goldthorpe to develop a new vision for the Dearne Playhouse, the Basement, and the neighbouring Welfare Park.

Sep 21

We are a ground-up decarbonisation movement. An accessible and inclusive approach to cutting carbon – using low-tech, low-cost strategies. Empowerment through knowledge and understanding; encouraging a culture shift in schools towards a zero-carbon future.

Sep 21

Re-imagine the future potential of an unutilised building within the Dover castle grounds- the Officer’s New Barracks (ONB).

Sep 21

Working with Barnsley Council to challenge the existing urban environment across four residential terraced streets.

Sep 21

Our Live Project has created a fresh future vision for Heeley Energy House.

Sep 21

Working with Kelham Island Museum to improve navigation and visitor experience within the museum.

Sep 21

The Live Project Team worked closely with OpHouse, a collective established in 2020, to engage the local community and prospective residents in the transformation of a vacant care home in York into an affordable, tiny homes, co-housing development. The team hosted an exhibition during York Design Week to gain community insight and used research from this to produce three useful booklets to inform people about co-housing, propose future community facilities for the building and engage potential residents.

Sep 21

The PEAK Pathways project encompasses the design of a low-carbon forest school shelter, alongside a instructions for construction based on 1-1 prototyping, and a participation package which includes resources for future workshops. The outputs address both the short term needs of the forest school as well as the long term aspirations of the land owner and client.

Sep 21

Collaborating with Friends of Birley Spa to develop an aspirational vision for the restoration of a grade II listed Victorian bathhouse and its grounds.

Sep 21

SYHA Neighbourhood Review

A web tool designed to help South Yorkshire Housing Association rate the health of its neighbourhoods.

Sep 21

Future proofing the Addy by creating financial sustainability and improvements to the building and playground.

Sep 21

The Dell Project was a six week collaboration between the Live Project team, the Dell Steering Group and the wider community, to jointly develop a vision for the future of the Dell, an attractive but underutilised green space in the village of Grimethorpe.

Sep 21

Engaging with the community at St. Wilfrid’s Centre to produce an authentic vision that puts users and staff at the heart of future development.

Sep 21