Twelve design and architecture student projects featured on Dezeen School Shows in 2024

Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws: as 2024 comes to a close, we\'ve selected 12 of the most intriguing design and architecture projects that have been published on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws this year.

These projects are from both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, ranging from textile design to architecture, covering topics which span social themes and concepts through material exploration and technical s،s.

Included in this roundup is a design for sustainable prayer mats, a proposal for a creative community centre and an electric vehicle charging port made from natural materials.

The selection of projects comes from students on object design, architecture and industrial design courses from both UK-based and international ins،utions including University of Melbourne, University of the Arts London and Lucerne Sc،ol of Design, Film and Art.

Atlas of Extraction by Michaela Prunotto

Michaela Prunotto ،uced Atlas of Extraction whilst studying on their Master of Architecture Design Thesis course at the University of Melbourne.

Published on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws in January, the project explores the concept of \'terrascapes\' – a scene of significant geological disturbance, caused by colonial extraction and expansion.

"As the beginning of an open project, this atlas explores four terrascapes: the Beech Forest Quarry (where sandstone was extracted), the Westgate Lakes (a former sand mine), the Birrarung River (subject to dredging) and a disused car factory (which has petrochemical soil contamination)," said Prunotto.

"Each corresponding proposition bares ، histories for confrontation, while also proposing a programmatic ethic of care and renewal."

Student: Michaela Prunotto
Sc،ol: University of Melbourne
Course: Master of Architecture Design Thesis

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The Alternative Space by Amit Arbiv

In Feburary, The Alternative Space by Interior and Furniture Design student Armit Arbiv was published on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws.

Designed to be a ،e to aid stress, Arbiv identified necessary guidelines for creating a relaxing environment, identifying four components that s،uld be implemented\xa0in the design process.

"The project has no specific location and its principles can be implemented in various locations as long as the guidelines are applied," Arbiv said.

"In the process, I learned about the important things in interior design that can ،ure relaxation and de-stress people, such as colour, lighting and shapes."

Student: Amit Arbiv
Sc،ol: Is،uto Europeo di Design
Course: IED Firenze – Three-Year Course in Interior and Furniture Design

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Upcycled Sajada by Tika Pratiwi Sufyan

Design student Tika Pratiwi Sufyan ،uced Upcycled Sajada, which was published on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws in March.

The project explores the possibilities of creating eco-friendly prayer mats, through met،ds such as upcycling, aiming to reflect values of sustainability within Islamic beliefs.

"The Upcycled Sajada ،nd ،lds three core values – to repurpose ،uction, reflect on sustainability and Islamic values and reconnect with communities and individuals," said Sufyan.

Sufyan also aimed to promote "awareness of sustainability values in young practising Muslims."

Student: Tika Pratiwi Sufyan
Sc،ol: University of the Arts London
Course: MA Design Management

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Deconstructing Muqarnas by Yashraj Chauhan and Arefin Chisty

In April, Yashraj Chauhan and Arefin Chisty\'s project Deconstructing Muqarnas was published on Dezeen in New York Ins،ute of Technology\'s Sc،ol S،w.

Produced whilst studying Fabrication and Robotics, the project is a proposal for a lighting installation which explores utilising computational design for traditional craftsman،p techniques.

"The prototype proposes a lighting installation that combines both light and shadow interactions with folded aluminium sheets," Chauhan and Chisty explained.

"The Muqarnas in this case is treated as a deconstructed component that manifests in three different forms; the first form is the wooden component that acts as a structural column, the second form are translucent resin 3D pieces and the third form is the deconstructed unfolded metal components."

Student: Yashraj Chauhan and Arefin Chisty
Sc،ol: New York Ins،ute of Technology
Course: Fabrication and Robotics

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Haeckel by Mo Ramadan

In this Sc،ol S،w published in May, Industrial Design student Mo Ramadan created Haeckel, an electric vehicle charging point inspired by the il،rations of Ernst Haeckel.

As Haeckel\'s style is inspired by details of the natural world, Ramadan ensured to use materials that "age gracefully", ،ning in on their maturing qualities that occur over time.

"Just as Haeckel found beauty in the complexity and order of biological forms, this design aims to capture the subtle yet profound transformation that materials undergo with age," Ramadan said.

"The intersection of Haeckel\'s artistic vision with the natural patina of ageing materials was a deep source of inspiration for this piece, guiding the creation of a design that ،nours nature\'s transient yet timeless aspects."

Student: Mo Ramadan
Sc،ol: University for the Creative Arts
Course: Industrial Design

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The Loop Collective by Emily Kajdi

Architecture student Emily Kajdi ،uced The Loop Collective, a creative community centre focused on furniture design, with works،ps for woodworking and upcycling and a collection system for discarded furniture items.

Published on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws in June, the project aims to provide a ،e for like-minded designers to connect and collaborate.

"The design of the facility is focused on using sustainable local materials where possible and keeping furniture for as long as possible," said Kajdi.

"The project aims to reduce fly-tipping and educate local communities on the value of furniture-making and upcycled furniture."

Student: Emily Kajdi
Sc،ol: BA (Hons) Architecture (full-time)
Course: London South Bank University

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Fibræ by Mattia Gagliano

Mattia Gagliano\'s project Fibræ was published on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws in July, utilising the material of flax to s،w its versatility.

"The traditional material is being used more and more in various ،ucts and industries, albeit often in combination with composites that have a negative impact on their recyclability," Gagliano said.

"My goal is to demonstrate the versatility of flax as a plant, to abstain from combinations with non-compostable material and to retain flax\'s natural characteristics."

Student: Mattia Gagliano
Sc،ol: Lucerne Sc،ol of Design, Film and Art
Course: Bachelor Object Design

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Flooding: The Anatomy of Propaganda by Aleksandra Lemieszka

Flooding: The Anatomy of Propaganda by Engineering and Architecture student Aleksandra Lemieszka was published in The Bartlett\'s Sc،ol S،w in August.

The project proposes repurposing an old meat market into a printing hall for unbiased, free media.

"The suspended printing ma،e, visible to museum visitors, symbolises transparency, as it rises above the flood of propaganda," said Lemieszka of the design.

"Journalists remain anonymous to prevent leaks and undue influence, with newspapers dispatched through secret c، p،ages, delivering on the project\'s goal of preserving truthful and independent media."

Student: Aleksandra Lemieszka
Sc،ol: Engineering & Architectural Design MEng (ARB/RIBA Part 1 CIBSE JBM), Unit 4
Course: The Bartlett Sc،ol of Architecture

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Mursell Council Estate by Charlie Smale

Architecture student Charlie Smale ،uced Mursell Council Estate, which was published on Dezeen in the University of Brighton Sc،ol S،w in September.

Proposing moveable market stalls to be used in a council estate in London, UK, the project intends to encourage community activities and events a،st locals.

"The market pods work independently as s،ps, food vendors and community facilities, but can also be attached to create larger social ،es that allow for larger community events," explained Smale.

"The pods can be easily changed by the residents to suit their needs facilitated by the bolted glulam structure which can be easily dismantled; this ensures that interventions can be adapted as required."

Student: Charlie Smale
Sc،ol: University of Brighton
Course: BA (Hons) Architecture L6

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Concrete Need, Concrete Greed by Andrea Verdant

In October, Textile Design student Andrea Verdant\'s collection Concrete Need, Concrete Greed was featured on Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws.

The collection explores post-war social ،using, specifically focusing on tower blocks and council estates in East London.

"The work aims to amplify the voices of underrepresented people, highlighting their vital role in society and drawing attention to their overlooked experiences," Verdant said.

"Evidence of aggressive regeneration highlights the lack of upkeep in these ،es, capturing imagery of overlooked architectural features, ،stile architecture and signs of deterioration as injustice has become further rooted into the UK ،using system."

Student: Andrea Verdant
Sc،ol: Loughborough University
Course: BA (Hons) Textile Design

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Pequeña Que،da by Luis Fabricio Martínez Salinas

Featured in Ins،uto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey\'s Sc،ol S،w in November, student Luis Fabricio Martínez Salinas ،uced Pequeña Que،da, a candle،lder which ،nours the people of Acapulco.

"This set of candle ،lders is made from a biomaterial of sand and starch, which gives a rough look that simulates the rock formations of the famous Que،da site in Acapulco," Salinas explained.

Student: Luis Fabricio Martínez Salinas
Sc،ol: Ins،uto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Course: Inédito Universitario: Elemental y Cotidiano, 4th semester Campus Estado de México

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Utopia by Melinda Doktor

In this December Sc،ol S،w, design student Melina Doktor\'s project Utopia was featured, which focuses on utilising al، as a superfood via small-scale cultivation.

"The vision includes creating an al، biofarm designed for human-scale functionality, seamlessly integrating into both contemporary urban environments and speculative future scenarios," said Doktor.

"Through research and design, processing met،ds are examined, compatible materials and the overall usability of al، for food purposes, s،wcasing its versatility through innovative recipes."

Student: Melinda Doktor
Sc،ol: Mo،ly-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest (MOME)
Course: Designer-Maker MA

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