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PROJECTSTATEMENT Can architecture change the social construct of an area? How can architects change the way things are?

To enhance navigation throughout the area of Croydon through provided information based on the interchanging nature of East Croydon station.

To expand on the transport interchanging nature of the area and provide additional transportation methods and routes that will not only benefit the area's accessibility and circulation but also people's well being and health.

Relocating the cultural programmes of Fairfields hall in response to the closure of the cultural venue in hopes to facilitate for the area's needs of cultural entertainment.

Reactivating underused spaces around the area and redefining the public realm for both locals and visitors in response to the local's demand of more public and social spaces.

content contextual research and analysis spatial strategy

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contextual research and analysis social issue

There is a lack of recreational facilities in Croydon meaning there are no real attractions to bring visitors into the area.

Underused areas in Croydon leads to locals to feeling threatened and vulnerable due to the high rate of youth violence in the area. Closure of Fairfields Hall has left many locals without any cultural entertainment.

Large open spaces without a particular function Sparse public furniture Blank Facades Hotpot for anti social behaviour lack of playground facilities

unappealing environment

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Makes the local economy non existent Forcing small business to shut Isolated from the commercial area No real attraction for locals or visitors

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Hidden spaces under large structures Lack of natural surveillance Dark, without natural or artificial lighting Derelict spaces that have not been re-purposed

Hidden from Public eye No real attraction for locals or visitors

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Improving the area through the relocation of cultural programmes in architectural interventions and additional provided information and transportation methods.To use the place making process in attempt to understand and further improve the area in the long run alongside Croydon 2020

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THE OUTDOOR CINEMA site A MIXED USED GALLERY / EXHIBITION SPACE site C TEMPOARY THRATRE site D THE FOOD HALL site B

CONCEPT site A

outdoor cinema space

CONCEPT site A

During the day the open space serves as a playground area where the public (particularly the college's student) can socially gather and interact. During the evenings, especially during the weekends, Arnham game will serve as a screen turning the open space into open air cinema. The built structure serves as both the seating area as well as a bike shelter for the bicycle hire scheme.

outdoor cinema space

CONCEPT site A

CONCEPT site C

A indoor canopy space that divides the width of the arcade into more manageable and scaled spaces for social interactions and activities. A flexible venue for art exhibitions it can be used to promote local artistry and information to both locals and visitors to boost local economy mixed used and appeal. gallery/ exhibition space

CONCEPT site C

St. George's Walk forms the central part of a complex bounded to the south, by Katharine Street, to the north

by Park Street and to the east and west by Park Lane and High Street respectively. The complex is bisected

by Fell Road. As of August 2015 only the eastern half was roofed. NestlĂŠ's former UK headquarters, St George's House, forms part of the complex at the Park Lane end. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding a possible redevelopment, some of the established businesses, both in the precinct and where the development formed part of neighbouring roads, either closed or re-located, and by 2010 the area had become run-down. So why we are going to choose St George's walk as the site C? According to lots of investgations, as well as the site visit, we found that this area are underused, so that makes the local economy non existent and forces small business to shut. Also, It is isolated from the commercial area and no real attraction for locals or visitors. However, it got a great location and environment, for it is covered in a kind of interior space, people can get through and stay.

Hence, this area is a multi-functional space with a great potential.

CONCEPT site D

The temporary theatre space occupies the waterworks square and when not in use serves as a public realm open for pedesterians and visitors to use as a meeting and gathering point. The proposal also includes an information point and a mixed used canopy space for additional tempoary usage, flexibility and utility. theatre

CONCEPT site D

EXPLOSIVE VIEW

CONCEPT site D

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CONCEPT site D

CONCEPT site B

A multi-used space within the business district that serves as a food hall during the day and a homeless shelter during the night. Not only does it offer social opportunities but it also addresses the homeless issue within the area in attempt to alleviate the situation and help people back onto their feet. THE FOOD HALL

CONCEPT site B

MATERIALITYconstruction

the tempoary kitchens are mainly constructed by timber and scarfolding.which those materials are very easy accessable and low-cost. as shown on

the explosive view, you can see that that structure is easy to build as well.

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this is the sitting area during daytime where people can sit and eat and become storages to secure chairs and tables during night

CONCEPT site B

the program is also accommodating to the homeless, providing them facilities such as storage space, kitchen set up and a washroom. a donation scheme is also available allowing the public to help those inneed and unsold food is given out after kitchen closing time

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CONCEPT site B

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CONCEPT urban scale

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