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Urban Design
The full project can be found here.
Stemming from a fascination with the hidden layers of Brighton’s urban history this project incorporates a re-wilding strategy that reveals and reignites Old Steine Garden’s marshy history. Strategically positioned sustainable urban drainage pools provide the site with a new lease of life and sense of purpose and reflect the historic condition of the site and the war memorial to the North of the Gardens.
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Postgraduate - University of Brighton
2. John Andrew’s Drawing Prize Postgraduate University of Brighton
This full project can be found here.
The valley gardens in Brighton act as a central spine, connecting suburban Brighton to the waterfront. As a result it is primarily used as a means of traversing the breadth of the city. However, at certain points throughout the year Brighton is home to large scale events which draw in large amounts of visitors. Previously quiet areas of Brighton become heavily populated and drastically change in character. The Valley Gardens in particular is heavily involved in the Brighton festival, Pride, the Brighton marathon and is used for numerous other smaller events throughout the year, including markets and food and drink festivals.
My pavilion design provides agency for these events when they occur but also provides alternative uses all year round. An extendable canopy allows the space to adapt to the needs of the events taking place. In addition to the canopy the design provides a site for weekly markets, rest, exercise, work and play.
The pillars that support and facilitate the extending canopy provide a s residue of the events that take place.
Postgraduate - University of Brighton
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