​Urban Acupuncture

 

The concept for the redevelopment of the currently fragmented city centre of Stoke-on-Trent is based on the notion of acupuncture, hence the proposal aims to invigorate and connect associated areas.
A series of strategic punctual interventions ‘Urban Acupuncture’ supports a network of spaces and activities throughout the public realm.  In addition, a continuous 'shared space' city hardscape is proposed, which de-clutters and unifies scattered disconnected areas of the centre with the aim of pedestrians and cars to share the public spaces. 
Short-listed for second stage of RIBA internatinal competition, in collaboration with leit-werk