The brief required an investigation into the ‘Historic High Street’ of Accrington, developing a building based on programmes advancing in the local area to reflect the changing nature of the High Street.
My intervention utilised the principle ideas of Accrington’s historic arcade to enhance the pedestrian’s journey, encouraging engagement between the extended townscape and my new arcade. A programme focused around facilitating new creative jobs aimed to fill empty shopfronts, revitalise the town, and improve the diversity and character of place.
The proposal centres around the adaptive reuse of the 1970s Town Hall extension on site. Floors currently in-use by the council are retained, whilst the rest of the structure is repurposed for my new intervention. Ensuring a connection between the elements of the retained Town Hall and the new building became influential throughout development.
Development
The Proposal
The proposal overlaps with and embraces its context.
A new route through Accrington improves journeys and revitalises the town.
A Visitor's Journey Through the Creativity Centre
A Crafter's Journey Through the Creativity Centre
