F**k The Government
As a landscape architecture student, my work is deeply informed by a commitment to social justice, sustainability, and creating inclusive, meaningful public spaces. I am particularly interested in how design can support equality, especially for marginalized communities whose access to public space is often limited or controlled. My goal is to create environments that allow people to express themselves freely, come together, and feel seen and heard.
My current project focuses on designing a campaign and protest space in St Peter’s Square, Manchester an historically significant site of public gathering. Drawing from global movements such as Women, Life, Freedom in Iran, I explore how public space can act as a tool of resistance, particularly in places where expression is suppressed. Through low-cost, modular, and sustainable design solutions, I aim to create a space that is flexible, ecological, and socially empowering.
Environmental responsibility is central to my approach. I focus on using recycled and locally sourced materials, developing planting strategies that enhance biodiversity, and ensuring that each design intervention considers both human and non-human needs. I believe that landscape architecture must address the climate crisis, while also supporting civic freedom and future generations.
In addition to the physical design, I have developed a comprehensive guidebook a critical, practical resource for those wishing to recreate or adapt the protest space. This reflects my belief that landscape architecture should not only design for change, but actively help people build it themselves.
