1 minute read
LOCATING THE SITE
Next Article
Cultural Institutions and Sources of Civic Pride
The site lies in close proximity to many of Stockport’s cultural institutions and structures of historic value. Many of these lie as reminders of the town’s rich history as pinoneers or domestic leaders in industry
Music as a Universal Language
Visual representation of my favourite piano piece ‘Sometimes I’m Happy’ performed by Oscar Peterson
This concept derives from the belief that music can be interpreted by all and trascends social boundaries, making it the perfect progammatic focus of an inclusive community space
Old Industry
The map above shows the historic importance of industry to Stockport Following this the photographs shows the effect that industry had on the verticality of Stockport’s skyline in the 1900’s.
Movement on a Grid
The building will take inspiration from the mechanical nature of pianos, notably the relationship between parts in suspension and tension. Users and objects moving through the building will provide dynamism to the grid like notes on sheet music.
