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

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.








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.