Portfolio
HANNAH FORRESTER CV
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BA (Hons) Architecture
RIBA Part One
SKILLS
Proficient in industry-standard design and visualization tools, including SketchUp Pro, Revit, Enscape, Lumion, and AutoCAD, for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and architectural rendering. Skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for graphic presentation, layout design, and visual communication.
ACHIVEMENTS
MODELLING MAKING AWARD SHORTLIST
JUN 2025
My 1:5 tactile model was chosen from a competitive pool spanning all year groups by MAKE Architects, Henning Larsen Architects, and B15 Workshop.
EXHBITION CO-CORDINATOR
JUN 2025
For the Non-Standards Habitats Atellier helped curate the degree show, responsible for fabricating display stands and coordinated spatial layout and visual presentation to create a cohesive and engaging visitor experience.
MSA LIVE - COLLABORITE DESIGN PROJECT
MAY 2024 + MAY 2023
Participated in cross-year projects including a greenhouse pavilion and upcycled play structures at MotherShippon Art Studio (Ellesmere), and landscape design at Station South cafe (Levenshulme).
MODELLING MAKING AWARD SHORTLIST
JUN 2023
My 1:100 model was selected as exemplary among first-year submissions
SHOWCASED AT CARDIFF SCHOOL OF ART
JUNE 2022
Distinguished as one of the highest-ranking submissions in my school’s annual exhibition, selected to exhibit at Cardiff among Welsh students for outstanding artistic merit. The work was presented alongside exemplary pieces, demonstrating advanced creative and technical proficiency.
BEST EXHBITED WORK - FROGMORE GALLERY
JUNE 2022
Awarded Best Exhibited Work by the Rotary panel, selected from a diverse group of artists based in Abergavenny. Recognized for exceptional creativity and artistic impact within a competitive local exhibition.
PERSONAL
My work is rooted in narrative excavation, uncovering the layers embedded in landscapes. I believe architecture is not merely about form or function, but about creating spaces that honour the past, unite the present, and anticipate a future shaped enviromental responsibility. I’m particularly interested in how architecture acts as a healing force//vessell for renwall?, regenerating communities and landscapes through design. Through storytelling, material sensitivity, and a deep respect for the intangible, I aim to craft spaces that resonate with meaning, invite reflection, and nurture a collective sense of belonging.
EDUCATION
MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor Of Arts in Architecture
Upper Second-Class Honours (68%)
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON
Level 4 Foundation in Art and Design
Merit Awarded
YSGOL BRENNIN HARRI
A Levels
A* Art A Physics B Maths
EXPERIANCE
UOM DRAMA SOCIETY
Set Designer
Collaborated with performers to design and build a creative set for a live show, working within a limited budget. Utilized recycled and sustainable materials to maximize resources while maintaining high aesthetic and functional standards. Managed all aspects of set construction, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with artistic vision.
FUSE FM
Graphic Designer
Produced engaging weekly content summarizing the station’s timetable, using Photoshop and InDesign to create visually appealing and accessible promotional materials. Collaborated closely with artists and show hosts to ensure accurate representation and fostered strong creative partnerships. Enhanced audience engagement through clear communication and professional design.
UOM TECHNICAL THEATRE
Sound System Installation
Collaborated on the design and construction of a sound rig for a site-specific, pop-up exhibition hosted in a historic Antwerp mansion. Contributed to spatial planning, acoustic setup, and technical logistics to support live audio and immersive installations. Engaged with interdisciplinary artists to ensure the system met both aesthetic and functional needs, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the show.
INTERESTS
Leftfield Sound Curration
Vintage Fashion
Mountaineering
Live Music Enthusiast
Observational Drawing + Urban Art
A sustainable community space rooted in Cornish folklore, designed as a living, cyclical structure that embodies cultural memory and renewal through ritual.
BRIGHTON PERFORMING ARTS
A detailed technical study of Performing Arts Centre in Brighton designed by krft and Nicholas Hare Architects, examining its architectural systems, material performance, and spatial strategies.
GUARDIANS OF THE GOYT
A regenerative algae dye laboratory on the River Goyt, reviving Stockport’s textile heritage through sustainable practices, serving as both a research hub and public space that reconnects community with ecology.
UNDERTONES
An housing complex and performance space that embeds shared rehearsal into housing as a form of spatial justice, reframing musical labour as a civic act and reclaiming culture as a public right.
SPRAY-GROUND
A spatial intervention that reimagines a marginalised urban underpass as a culturally generative hub, integrating graffiti and skateboarding to foster youth-led creative practice and community regeneration.
In Eternal Return
Studio Project [ Year 3 ]
Folklore Archive – Geevor Mine, Cornwall
Folklore functions as a cultural repository, preserving collective memory and reinforcing social cohesion through shared narratives. Rooted in the mythic landscape of Cornwall, my proposal aims to restore a sustainable community through the medium of folklore, serving as both a design framework and cultural lens. Drawing on the enduring power of myth as a vessel for cultural meaning, it seeks to create an eternal gathering place, that forges a future that knows exactly where it came from. The act of gathering is framed as a sacred ritual, with the building conceived not as a static monument but as a living cycle that emerges, serves, and returns to the earth.
