A project that explores how flooding threats can be turned into valuable architectural assets and another that examines the past of "a 12th-century structure hiding in the shadows," are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Cardiff University.
Also featured are projects that investigate how the dystopian nature of an underground environment can be perceived as utopian and a community-based housing complex on top of a shopping centre in Cardiff.

Cardiff University
Institution: Cardiff University

School: Welsh School of Architecture

Courses: Master of Architecture

Tutors: Dr Mhairi McVicar
School statement:
"The Welsh School of Architecture (WSA) is a world-leading and agenda-setting architecture school in Cardiff. Our school was first established in 1920. Today, we combine a strong tradition of architectural education with an international reputation for research excellence. "We provide a vibrant, collaborative environment for teaching and research. Our students and staff communities encompass diverse national, cultural, and professional backgrounds. Our school fosters a strong studio culture, encouraging student architects to confront complex situations and issues with intelligence and creativity.
"We are launching our virtual WSA student exhibition on 10 September 2021 at 6 pm. Our virtual exhibition has been curated by our students and showcases a variety of work produced from our diverse range of courses from Architecture...