ALT COLLECTIVE | MIDDLESEX STREET ESTATE | 3rd YEAR - 8 MONTH PROJECT

Middlesex Street Estate, London, E1

Built by the GLC between 1965-75

RETAIL BRIEF

Explore the concept of retail in its existing form, considering what doesn’t work + how this can be improved? What is needed from retail on Middlesex Street Estate in terms of creating connections + improving the business community?

Consider if the shop unit can be allied to the market stall. Can a partnership be developed to enhance the possibilities of trade + the fusion of practice + storage?

Re-design the interior of one of the shops within the estate, located on Middlesex Street Estate.

RESIDENTIAL BRIEF | Barrow to bureau

Explore what the future will ask of social housing on estates.

Investigate the interior of the existing residential spaces, determining the needs of a modern family or individual + consider how this may change the way of living in the future.

Re-design the interior of one of the residential spaces considering sustainable living modes that encourage the inhabitants to enjoy their home environment + their connection to it both physically + emotionally.