RECYCLING LANE RECYCLING LANE

With the overall aim of encouraging clean parks and neighborhood engagement through communal recycling, “Recycling Lane” targets the issues of Allen Gardens which include irresponsible littering and lack of a community environment.

The project was developed in stages with creative mapping and interviews with locals to understand the city conditions of Brick Lane and its potential threat of gentrification. The proposal includes a park recycling installation that stimulates community involvement, responsibility and immersion while honoring the needs of locals and Brick Lane tourists/visitors.

SPRING 2022

Individual Project

Site Planning And Observations

Brick Lane Creative Mapping

Brick Lane

Motifs and shapes begin to form from aerial view

Site study identified major form of movement through park and its main entrances

Location of design adjusted based on movement and respecting the original function of the park

“A lot of rubbish on Monday morning, the tourists know about it. The weekend is causing rubbish to end up everywhere”

“Rubbish issues. The park needs more benches and just general clean up”

Ideation Sketches And Model Analysis

Analyzing possible community seating arrangements and integrating recycling bins. The study model displays red as recycling bins and yellow as seating. The boxes slowly dissolve into smaller shapes and forms to help create a more inviting entry point by reducing their scale.

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC - RECYCLING CONTAINER

The location and shape of the recycling containers are inspired by the buildings along Brick Lane. Glass openings are incorporated to increase awareness of waste disposal