External View of the Community Hub

Malyah Younis

Rethinking Public Spaces

Focusing on Blackburn town centre, this thesis projects looks to redefine public spaces in an unconventional way.

External View of Pavilion
External View of Pavilion

The primary objective of this thesis was to challenge traditional public spaces, by proposing the use of innovative interventions to create colourful and playful spaces that aim to improve and encourage social interactions within the community. The blend between architecture and public art was implemented in the design with the intention to enhance the public realm and its appearance. It is not only about how green our surroundings are, but also about whether the architecture and streetscapes are pleasing to the eye. It is because we as a public feel better when we find ourselves in what we regard as beautiful surroundings because when we are in these spaces they bring us happiness and positive feelings and this influences the quality of life these surrounding convey.

Library/creative studio interior
Library/creative studio interior
Workshop/ICT Studio interior
Workshop/ICT Studio interior
Exterior Visual
Exterior Visual
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces
Proposed New Spaces

Thesis Tutors

Dr Yat Shun Kei

Special Mentions

Thank you to Dr Yat Shun Kei for your continued support throughout this thesis project and to my parents Samina & Wasim Younis for their constant support and positive encouragement.

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