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Y1 P3 - Trespass
Stage 1 path to our site tucked away in the Peaks
STAGE 1: Trespass
STAGE 1: Trespass
Our third studio project focused on designing a small shelter for five people in the Peak District, an environment shaped by centuries of human interaction with the land. Taking inspiration from the 1932 Kinder Scout mass trespass, which helped secure public access to the countryside, the project explored how architecture can support access while respecting the landscape. Through this lens, we went to site with a purpose to examine how to design sensitively in natural settings, balancing functionality, context, and environmental responsibility.
STAGE 2: Reveal
Guided by the theme 'Reveal', I responded to the site’s hidden quality, tucked in a steep valley and shrouded in fog, contrasting sharply with the barren path leading to it. The dense layering of trees, rocks, and plants suggested a rich, unseen world below.
< I began by mapping the spread of tree roots, imagining an underground network of interconnected life, and using this as a starting point for my design massing and concept exploration.
STAGE 3: Roots and stories
STAGE 3: Roots and stories
My design concept draws from the hidden complexity of root systems and networks that twist and connect beneath the surface. I sculpted intertwining roots to explore form, using their curves as inspiration for a shelter that could grow from the landscape. Testing these forms on my sloping site, I imagined them revealing an underground world waiting to be discovered and explored.
FINAL DESIGN: Roots of a Story
FINAL DESIGN: Roots of a Story
These final drawings reflect a careful balance between objective site research and subjective personal interpretation. Inspired by the way roots twist and anchor themselves underground, I used the natural slope of the valley to shape a shelter that gradually reveals itself. This storytelling nook is designed to uncover hidden layers, both physical and narrative, encouraging users to connect with the site and reflect on the quiet complexity of natural environments.
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