The Remnants: Reflecting Wales 2011 design competition, run on behalf of Design Circle RSAW South, asked Welsh architects, planners, artists, community groups and individuals to nominate a remnant site in the city of Cardiff, explore what makes it special and to propose an idea for its improvement.
The competition and events aimed to provoke discussion about the value of our small-scale remnant spaces and their function in the local community. It was hoped to add Wales’ voice to the ongoing debate about the value of grass roots, community-based action as an alternative to imposed mater plans.
Selected entrants and winners were exhibited at Cardiff Design Festival alongside a series of events including an interactive mapping of Cardiff with the Come to Your Senses project, a debate, a cycle tour of remnant sites and a lecture to help encourage discussion and interaction between the public and professions.
