ALT COLLECTIVE | MIDDLESEX STREET ESTATE - REGENERATION | 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 it’s existing form, considering what doesn’t work + how this could be improved. What is needed from the 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.

RESIDENTIAL BRIEF

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 going forward.

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 and emotionally.