While studying Ba (Hons) Architecture, I was able to embrace my passion and interest for the arts, architecture and design. During my time at BCU I developed an interest in human centred design and third places, this influenced my final project: Journey of connecting the city through balconying.
This project started through the exploration of balconies in Brighton. For Brighton, understanding of the city was conducted through balconies. The term ‘balconying’ had been coined from this research, a metaphor for the transitional space and journey between the city (land) and the sea. Madeira Terrace was found through this investigation, once an 865-meter-long cast iron sheltered promenade now forgotten. Research showed there were various issues such as anti-social behaviour and social inequalities.
This project focuses on the health and wellbeing of the people of the city and the revival of historic sites. Connecting the cities history to current day as a way of reviving lost spaces and bringing people back to spaces once forgotten and breathing life back into these spaces.
