9 RECAP -

- HOW CAN URBAN DESIGN AND PLACEMAKING IMPACT THE SENSORY OF THE COMMuNITY ? -

I decided to make a multiple images of the sensory map as my final visual map. These images explains the social experience and atmosphere that I have experienced through my journey around and in Peckham Levels. The Images Illustrates the sensory feeling of Peckham and how can public spaces connect people.

In Unit 9, my focus was on discussing the significance and potential of incorporating functional and viable aspects of urban nature into urban design. The concept of placemaking emerged as a means to create new forms of public spaces that facilitate cultural coexistence and promote engagement with social issues within urban communities. By considering the senses and emotions of a community, we can enhance the overall quality of life in the area and involve the community in the design process.

The transformation of public spaces into vibrant and interactive places can be achieved by integrating cultural and recreational elements, while also prioritizing accessibility and inclusion. This approach facilitates social interaction. Throughout my project, I emphasized the importance of sensory design and its role in promoting social interaction. To capture social interactions and voices in the Peckham Levels neighborhood, I created a map that documented these elements.

Additionally, I explored the significance of promoting accessibility and inclusiveness when designing public spaces. By ensuring that these spaces are accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities, age, or background, we can foster greater social engagement and inclusivity. I found that linking cultural coexistence with social engagement through placemaking can effectively transform public spaces into vibrant hubs that facilitate social interaction and cultural exchange.

In conclusion, my thesis project left me with an intriguing question: How can we merge social interaction and sensory design to revitalize the connection between people and their surrounding spaces? This aspect is something I aim to explore further in Unit 10 as I continue my research and design journey.

The proposal for my Unit 10 project is an exhibition in Peckham Levels that centers around the conceptual ideas of sensory design, specifically focusing on people interaction through design. The exhibition will make use of the internal spaces within Peckham Levels and will serve as a platform to promote tourism and economic development.

The primary objective of the exhibition is to create an engaging and interactive experience for visitors, particularly targeting young people and kids. By incorporating sensory design elements, the exhibition aims to stimulate social and physical interactions with the space and its various features. Through hands-on activities, immersive installations, and thought-provoking exhibits, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the environment and connect with the overarching theme of people interaction through design.

In addition to the experiential aspect, the exhibition also intends to contribute to the local economy by attracting tourists and generating interest in the Peckham Levels area. By showcasing the unique aspects of the space and highlighting its potential for fostering social interactions, the exhibition seeks to create a positive impact on both the local community and the broader tourism sector.

Client

As my project is based on exhibition design in a public space, my customers will be from different diverse of communities and mainly the local community of Peckham levels. This will allow people to get to know area, space, and people. The space will become a place of social activity interraction with range of different ages.

Users

The exhibition design primarily targets kids as they tend to be more social and interactive compared to older individuals. Visitors from both within and outside Peckham’s neighborhood are welcome to participate. The project emphasizes the importance of social and physical interaction through sensory design. By attracting a large number of users, the exhibition can contribute to the local area’s development and effectively facilitate cultural transmission Versatility: Vinyl sheets offer flexibility in terms of color options and can be easily applied to walls, allowing for quick and temporary transformations. This versatility enables you to experiment with different color schemes and adjust the mood of a space according to specific themes, events, or desired emotional responses..

Programme

The space will be in Level 5 in Peckham Levels where it has a wide range of different activities and social interaction, where people usually meet mostly. The concept of the space is designed as a fragmented different design structures that are temporary and recycable. The exhibition will showcase the sensory feelings and interaction with each model designed.

Importance

By advocating for the needs of neighborhoods like Peckham to embrace interculturality and engagement, one effective approach is to design and establish more public spaces, such as the proposed project. Introducing these spaces will facilitate community-driven activities, including exhibitions, events, and social hubs, fostering a sense of belonging and cohesion. Peckham Levels, with its multiple floors, can accommodate larger crowds, allowing more people to simultaneously experience the exhibition. This addition of a social interaction space will strengthen community relationships, addressing the shortage of public spaces in Peckham

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