M-Wagon

​Mobile social sculpture and vehicle — community commission — 2022

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Pedal-powered meeting space designed for visibility, conversation and shared use.
I was commissioned by One Manchester housing association to develop a vehicle that could function both as a talking point and as a practical place for people to meet. The brief called for something mobile, approachable and rooted in ideas of access and shared space.

I proposed a pedal-powered structure and, working in collaboration with a local woodworker, developed the M-Wagon. The body was constructed from 3mm plywood, laminated with foam to create a structure that was lightweight yet strong enough to accommodate up to four seated occupants.

The vehicle is designed to be towed by an electric trike, allowing it to move easily through neighbourhoods and public spaces. Its form encourages conversation and gathering, turning the act of movement into an opportunity for engagement rather than spectacle.
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The M-Wagon operates as a mobile social sculpture — part vehicle, part meeting space — using simple materials and human-powered movement to create moments of connection within everyday environments.