Brasilia of the North – A School of Future Construction Part 1 Project 2019 Samuel Walton Sheffield Hallam University | UK This project develops an interesting programme for a school of future construction. Inspired by the roman archaeology and the technology of the surrounding context, the proposed programme reinvestigates ‘old’ technology through new means (an environmental approach) by proposing the school develops alternative brick technologies, beginning with mycelium, and alternative construction methods, such as drones. This is expressed in different ways with parts of vaulted brick construction being non load bearing and capable of disassembly. The site currently suffers from neglect and the main aim of the project is to attract people to a forgotten site in the city. The activity of the school characterises the public spaces created, which connect the city to the river. In response to the context, the programme is split into two parts, the lower part by the busy river thoroughfare showcases the work of the school and also includes revenue-generating facilities, including a café, rentable exhibition space, etc. It also helps provide accessibility to the steep site. Broad public steps lead to the upper building, which houses adaptable workshops, classrooms and exhibition spaces. The scale of the two parts and the resulting spaces seamlessly fit with the context. Tutor(s)