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Conservation Machine: An Architecture in response to conservation, maintenance, and education

Rather than altering the building fabric, Odeng’s interest is in the conservation of the existing building. By incorporating a transformable “conservation machine” within the building he maintains the existing function of the chapel whilst adding a platform for the community to collaborate and learn about conservation and preservation.

What’s hidden behind the walls?

Chia transforms the student hall at Keble College into an escape room during summer term break. The objective of the new programme is to raise awareness about the climate crisis by solving climate change-themed puzzles.

Deconstruction, redesign and reconstruction of Castle Mill

Isaac’s project utilizes the space above the train tracks to create new ground for student accommodation whilst functioning as sound insulation. Criticised for its height and visual impact, the upper floors of Castle Mill student accommodation can now be disassembled and re-assembled on the newly created ground.

Museum

Eric’s proposal transforms Oriel College building by converting it to a museum on colonial and imperial history, specifically focusing on Cecil Rhodes. Visitors journey through various spaces including dark exhibition rooms, sculptural pit, and a tunnel designed to provide immersive experience.

Co-Exist Transformation of Culture in Architecture

Rainbow’s proposal offers accommodation and a mosque for refugees from Yemen. Various elements from Islamic architecture such as water fountains and arches are incorporated with the existing fabric, adding architectural diversity of the building.

A Court for Environmental Justice

Marina’s proposal is to engage the public in the decision-making process by providing fully transparent courtrooms where visitors can view the interaction inside. The design of the building is derived from different types of cracks caused by climate change.

Deconsecrated Spirit

Patryk proposes a net-zero distillery in an existing café and bar, formerly St. Paul’s church on Walton Street, Oxford. The proposal retains the existing programme and adds a gin distillery allowing the public to witness the production process.

A walk in the past

Pavlina proposed an open-air pub/beer garden, brewing and canal warehouse in the Worcester Car park. By re-surfacing the original basin and wharf, she extends the canal into the heart of the beer garden, allowing boats to access the site for recreational and delivery purposes.

Upcycling Studio

Pui Yee’s project transforms the brutalist office building into a creative hub designed for upcycling materials. The new Centre for Environmental Innovation is re-cladded with organic forms inspired by the contours of the Castle Mound in Oxford.

Human Powered Odeon

Roxiana’s rethinks the production and screening of movies in the Odeon Cinema on George Street. Recognising the need for carbon-neutral energy sources, she integrates human energy harvesting systems to power the equipment whilst providing interactive experience for visitors.

The Retail Revolution

Sam’s proposal is a sustainable fashion house that uses process transparency to engage the public with the textile production using bio-materials. The mass and envelope of the existing building has been reconfigured to maximise exposure to sunlight whilst mimicking fabric.

Zero-Waster Lab

Selin’s project is a laboratory for research and development of bioplastic. Located in St. Cathrine’s College, the structure of the new building is modelled based on tree roots which metaphorically grow and take over the building.

Unfold and Flourish the Florey Building

Stephen proposes a lightweight addition to the Florey building in Oxford to function both as a theater and a backdrop for the courtyard stage.