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'Shaping Places' investigating public space
A selection of drawings and models made by Ryde High School and Mayfield Middle School . Investigating the opportunities for change in St Thomas Square, Ryde, Isle of Wight July 2005.
The project was undertaken with: - Solent Architecture Centre; pupils of Mayfield Middle School• Nathan, Ashley, David , Max , Gage, Amy . Callum, Megan, Sam, Adam; pupil of Ryde High School: Honour, Martin, Jordan, Christine, Maxine, Sam, Beth, Lucy, Charlie, Trevor, Lucy, Mark, Josh P, Josh C, Emma, Chris, Sam, Sally, Shane, Danny. Callum, Michael, Jen, Charlie; Teachers-Hannah, Gill and Julie ; Jo Drake-Solent TV; Paul Bulkeley-Architect; Dave Gibbons- Artist; Matt Dunkinson –Photographer; Belinda Mitchell Artist; Trish Bould Artist.
Aims of The Shaping Places project :
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To work collaboratively with staff to develop ways of understanding and imagining
a particular place which can then be used within the teaching environment
with the pupils.
• To impart knowledge and experience of the different professions and
approaches of teachers, architects, and artists.
• To engage in an open ended and creative design process. Imagining
Change.
•
Through the investigative process identify and present intentions, aspirations
and proposal.
• To develop pupils perception of space and the collaborative design
process.
It is
not the intention that the week results in an alternative design for the square.
The intention is to creatively negotiate an imaginative future for the space.
Themes used to investigate space were:
Document – (plan, map, photograph, drawing, recording
etc) Measurement that leads to a physical description of the space. Exploring
different approaches and opportunities of documenting space.
Experience –Capturing sensory impressions such as textures,
sounds, feelings, shadows, movement. Inhabitation.
Viewpoint –Understanding both the pupils and others
perception of the space as a place for all, seeing the space differently and
challenging visual perceptions. Frames of reference.
Transforming - ideas and investigating the representation
of the space and the possibilities of the space.