URBAN ACUPUNCTURE

Small Scale Strategic Interventions

‘Urban acupuncture’ focuses on the idea of creating small scale interventions around urban environments which tackle issues pertaining to wellbeing. The proposal is situated along a small stretch of the union canal in Edinburgh and aims to introduce features to improve social, ecological, and cultural functions of the site.

Modular seating elements made from repurposed mooring posts distributed across a lawn area with a back panel showcasing the graffiti work of local artists. Tree planters provide a temporary solution to the lack of greenery and will be re-planted once the local site development begins.

The repurposed wood seating provides a sustainable and high quality seating solution which emulates the materiality of the surrounding canal areas.

Night Life

The lack of lighting in this area was a considerable drawback identified in site analysis phase. The strategic placement of lamps along the canal, which do not interfere with existing mooring points further down, and the larger streetlamps ensure a safe environment and a viable night time walking route.

While being a popular walking route during the day, areas of the canal, such as this section, are poorly lit, introducing safety risks and deterring walkers from visiting the site.