Recognising the finite of resources

The site clearly has an economic and social divide with the south housing estate being affected by deprivation and exclusion. Whereas the north has the Colston parade which in recent years the Colston name has been removed due to Edward Colston’s wealth originating from the slave trade.

Today, the wealth used to build the district has been tarnished with Colston’s legacy which led to the toppling of his statue in 2020 following the tragic death of George Floyd in the USA. Exploring the site, my personal approach to memory and what should be remembered or forgotten is important in my own understanding of the area and the people within it.

The focus is to think how the site could be reimagined and how the Sixth Form Centre which was built after the war can eradicate the exclusivity that the building and Colston parade currently represents. My approach to this brief was recognising that everything is finite, and things should be perceived as precious which contrasts with the slave trade as slaves were seen as infinitely available.

The process of reusing existing fabric, reducing carbon footprint and recycling materials will strengthen the attitude to a no waste approach. The programme focused on bringing the student and community together through cultural and skills exchange.