DipArch - Thesis Projects
Gemma McConnell
Hackney Carnival Centre
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The intent of this thesis is to address the issues of social sustainability in our inner city areas. The project focuses on the area of Hackney in London which has a highly diverse community with a constant migration of people. I wished the thesis to address the ever changing population. This manifested itself in a building for carnival, carnival is
all encompassing and an inclusive activity, celebrating the success of a community working together. Historic tradition of carnival is that it is a time for communities to come together, forgetting differences that they may have, uniting and celebrating life.