Project Home was a year-long design exploration rooted in Liverpool’s Festival Gardens, a site poised for regeneration. The project unfolded in two distinct phases, reflecting a journey from landscape to living. In Semester 1, I developed a masterplan and immersive public space titled Phase 1: Oasis, focused on sensory experience and ecological education. By designating it as a wetland site, the space fosters a profound connection to nature, promoting overall well-being and environmental awareness. A key element is the proposed wetland centre, which merges public engagement with sustainability, featuring a rain tower that serves both functional and sculptural roles.
Semester 2 shifted focus to Phase 2: Living with Water—a multi-unit residential development integrated into the surrounding wetland landscape. The scheme uses a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structural system and is organised around a translucent atrium that functions as a rainwater harvesting core. The architectural language balances repetition and rhythm through modular housing units and expressive elements such as timber fins and balconies, creating a dynamic yet human-scaled environment.
Throughout this project, I engaged with the site’s ecological and historical context while tackling challenges of flood management, heritage preservation, and sustainable construction. My design approach combines poetic spatial experiences with practical environmental strategies, always striving to connect people with their place. This project has deepened my interest in regenerative design and community-led architecture, which extends beyond shelter to create meaningful and engaging environments.
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