Kyle Allan
 
Stage Three at MSA continues to allow development of previously acquired skills and aims to prepare ourselves with the confidence and skills to enter into the Professional Practice Year Out (PPYO). The courses undertaken are structured to refine and strenthen our skills across a range of scales, adressing broader contextual, environmental, sustainable and social parameters of architecture. 

The Rural Lab continues within the Studio Works 3 course of Stage Three, with a focus on developing projects within the Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands. Responding with a holistic approach to architectural design by integrating the subjects of Architectural Technology 3 (AT3), within semester one for a combined output. Within semester two the collaborative practice component and knowledge gained from other disciplines through the completion of Professional Studio 3 (PS3), helped make infomed desicions within project two.

Stage Three has provided opportunities for personal success and significant growth in my work and design process in preparation of my year out as a Part 1. This growth has been recognised through receiving commentation for the GIA (Glasgow Institute of Architects) Student Awards for Stage Three at GSA, recognising the work produced and displayed at the end of year degree show. Furthermore, I was honoured to recieve the MSA Stage Three Sustainability Award for my project (In)Visible Boundaries.