My approach and ethos to architectural design is centred around creating sustainable and equitable spaces that enrich the lives within our communities, whilst following a clear narrative from conception to resolution. From my experience in Architecture, I recognise the impact that the built environment has on biodiversity, inclusivity and our climate.
My final thesis project titled ‘Recomposition through Decomposition’ stems from the concept of regenerating Nechells to become a resilient, self-sufficient neighbourhood, through the promotion of food production using food waste. Continuing this concept into the resolution of this project also saw one of the main focuses of my project being to create a safe public realm for all. The regeneration would see Nechells become a more human-scale, lively and desirable place to be through the means of adaptive reuse of existing residential towers. This will be achieved by encouraging liveliness in the area through ground floor activation in the form of mixed-use buildings, spill out onto streets, market spaces and other interactive forms of urban furniture. This increased human activity will not only enliven the area, creating increased economic activity but will enhance people’s perception of safety when navigating the space through the means of natural surveillance.
