Previous Regeneration research

The Becontree Heath Leisure Centre continued the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council’s commitments to the regeneration of the Borough, and was completed and opened to the public in 2012.

The design sits boldly on the Merry Fiddlers crossroads, presenting the pool hall to the public where the existing 1960’s pool was “lost” to view. The challenge with this building was to fit it into the urban framework of Dagenham as this location is not in the city centre, but is a landmark focus for the whole regeneration process. The tree structures reflect the ancient Becontree which reputedly grew on the site at the turn of the century.

Design Brief

In my design, I have decided to use the space in Dagenham to redesign the whole site to create a space where the community can come together to receive the skills and knowledge to become interior designers or other jobs in art and design. (Craft Design Centre) Selling textiles, jewellery, accessories, ceramics, glass, prints and homeware. And run a regular exhibitions programme that promotes and celebrates regional, national, and international Craft talent. free exhibitions that are open to the public. . Barking and Dagenham is the third most deprived borough in London and the 12th most deprived out of all 326 local authorities in England. In this facility I hope to create a higher skilled workforce, build business and attract investment. Based on my experience in the area there isn’t much happening to fix this issue. The business centre will bring in diverse skills and employability of the local workforce will be critical in creating a sustainable, strong resilient economy and stable communities. The strategy aspires to grow the proportion of residents that are highly qualified and earning higher incomes by accessing employment in higher end occupations in the borough and across London. Whilst traditional industries have declined and the service industry is receiving slower growth, new growth sectors will emerge both locally and regionally and it will be important for people to have relevant skills.

Specification

• The primary theme of this facility is movement and flow, giving me the idea to implement unique shapes to the general building I will be creating.

• Gift shop

• Must include a reception where the free Wi-Fi will be hosted

• Minimalist design

• Some sort of communal space

The ship & anchor

The pub was named as the Plough in the 1871 census, and as simply the Ship in the 1891 census. It isn't named as the Ship and Anchor until the 1901 census. Closed in about 2013.

From walking past the site, I have found that the area lacks facilities that will help regenerate Dagenham