Zahra Ahmadinayeri

Covid-19 impacted all segments of society, particularly those in the most vulnerable situations. Reported domestic violence has increased during corona virus lockdowns. While some were safe staying at home, for many, home wasn’t a safe place. Majority of domestic violence survivors have no choice but to live with it as they don’t have a safe place to seek refuge. In some cases, survivors are forced to flee their perpetrator, often in the middle of the night, with no money or belongings, at this time they are in desperate need of assistance, a safe haven, a welcoming home, a friendly smile, someone who understands, warm food, a bed to sleep on, a change of clothes.

Zijie Jiang

The movement of people ranges from cities to countries, and as far as I know the reasons for the movement of people are becoming more diverse, from communal activities, employment, tourism and asylum. The vision of the project is to help different groups in the transition from the past to the present to the future of life, based on a community centre with residents as the main focus.

Mollie Forsyth

Wanderlust – Imagine if our cities were designed for both people and wildlife to thrive. Wanderlust is a multifunctional dreamscape for the imagination of the public which acts as a catalyst for the imagination and self-expression. The space sings in tune with the earth and those who venture inside it. Located within one of Govan’s abandoned dockyards and it’s neighbouring pumphouse, the terrain contains endless layers of the past, present and future. Upon entrance to the site a sense of poetry is evoked as nature blooms through a past industrial landscape. There are so many layers to it’s terrain; remaining objects and machinery sit coated in graffiti, whilst wildflowers provide for humming bees. it is as though nature has coated the landscape in it’s finest gold, so delicate and pure. Perhaps the dockyards provide a sense of hope, that such golden ages can return, that even in the depths of the city, nature can flourish. Wanderlust invites the act of mindless wandering where the user can enter an elemental interior and get lost in the metaphysics of the soul. Wanderlust calls for harmony between humanity and earth.

Lani Campbell

The impact material choices can have on the future is undoubtedly significant. Integrating both design and ecology into one practice creates immense potential for change; design has the capacity to alter the world as we know it, and a new breed of designers are reimagining traditional processes and creating new ones with sustainability and social welfare at their centre.

My concept, Phyto, is a multi-generational platform from which to stimulate the mind about our place as human beings within the context of the natural world, a place to consider our position and, ultimately, our responsibility globally.

Phyto offers a space to come and learn about the alternative uses of plant waste and how we can benefit from these products in our day-to-day life; how the impact of using them, rather than wasting them, can affect the future of the planet. Phyto explores the role of designers and how they affect lifestyles, with a primary focus on plant waste and sustainability.

Hanya Kamel

The space is mainly targeted to people recovering from cancer – “Cancer Survivors’. However, it will be open to anyone that wants to support and visit the cancer community. The Entertainment value within the project will encourage diverse social connections and will generate inclusive energy that will bring different people together. This social energy is important to tackle loneliness within the cancer community.

Emilia Kenyon

In the heart of Glasgow just off Buchannan Street in St Enoch Square lie two listed buildings in desperate need of regeneration. The ambition for this project is to redevelop the landmark “Teacher” Building and the adjoining Scottish National Bank Building into a vibrant boutique hotel. Featuring a design led retail space, an artisan bakery, destination whisky bar, visitor attraction and creative space all in celebration of the buildings’ rich heritage. The Teacher’s Creative Space is the beating heart of this contemporary cooperative, a place for local designers & artists to meet and refine ideas.

Shared values create a sense of community throughout the building, reflected in its food & drink down to the choice of finishes and materials in bedrooms and public spaces.
The project tackles head on current issues from the global pandemic and climate change to urban renewal. Its focus is designed around what our guests need now and into the future

Aidan Rabbit

 Inside Out City forum aims to unify and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community. Combining the makeup of a traditional library with a touch of modernity, this stimulating environment will actively encourage individuals to learn about queer history and culture. Inside Out will house a selection of social and educational spaces, catering to people of all ages and social groups. The forum hopes to subvert the long-standing perception of a queer safe space being nightclubs, or somewhere that involves alcohol, drugs or a performative aspect. It will be a teetotal daytime space where all people can meet authentically without restriction or pressure.