5.2 PROGRAMME 5.2.1 Brief
Furthermore, the proposed solution takes into account the idea that architectural programmes can be a social sustainability intervention (see Chapters 3 and 4). Ceramic manufacture as a tactile activity may allow people to interact directly with skill development and architecture, and encourage the public to relate to the regenerated area using pottery, roof tiles, screens, ornaments, building materials and other ceramics. In addition, other public activities would be included in the crafts centre schedule to provide more democratic places.
BRIEF
The urban brief focuses on the creation of public access to the site. This, combined with the introduction of democratic spaces, may ensure the reintegration of the Park into the urban fabric. Additionally, the programmes offered may attract other development, with the potential to enhance the surrounding context. Site intention
BRIEF
The proposed architectural solution takes the shape of a community crafts centre that focuses on ceramic works, with a master plan to revitalise the site’s social, recreational and leisure components. This architectural response results from the site’s historical functions as a location of production and recreation, where skill development and leisure once intersected (see Chapter 2).
Urban vision
The purpose of the site brief is to revive the recreational and public park grounds. Combining these features, with an emphasis on preserving the existing ruins, creates an enhanced social hub that serves as a link between users and public visitors. Architectural brief
BRIEF
The identity and historical significance of Berea Park serve as the core story for the proposed design and programmes, with the architectural intervention serving as the secondary character. The brief is to revitalise the isolated location and reintegrate it into the active urban fabric.
The architectural brief calls for the creation of a centre where users can learn ceramic skills. The crafting of ceramics offers a diversity of ways to reach a final output. The architecture also intends to demonstrate the potential of ceramics as building materials and passive solutions.
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