REGENERATION.

Being a retro-fit project, sustainability is prioritized to limit costs and carbon footprint, minimizing demolition and utilising existing structures. The grid pattern of the reinforced concrete is maintained, with ti`mber posts extending above.

Various dwelling units are designed following the grid, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom apartments. Shared spaces are strategically placed for closer social interactions, bonded by a central triple-height atrium that fosters unity and connection.

The Arches, a civil center, nestled at the fish quay at North Shields along the River Tyne, stands as a testament to the old and new, fostering a vibrant symbiotic relationship of the city council and the society. Within this challenging site of a slope, the union of different citizens, transforms the once quiet fish quay into a vibrant market where care and information are exchanged.