Community Planning: Methods
Architecture centre
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Architecture centres are places set up to help people understand, and engage in, the design of local buildings and the built environment. They can become focal points for local environmental initiatives and a shop window and meeting place for all those involved in shaping the future of their surroundings.
A suitable building is found with space for exhibitions, seminars, and social activities. It will normally be a building of architectural or historical interest.
Permanent and temporary exhibits are mounted relating to the built environment.
A programme of activities is organised designed to stimulate interest, start initiatives and provide educational experiences for young people.
Photocredits
Hackney Building Exploratory, London, UK, 1999, Nick Wates.
Hackney Building Exploratory, London, UK, 1999, Nick Wates.
Bringing the built environment alive
Discussion takes place around a model of the local area built from recycled materials over 6 months by 350 school children.
Thanks: Polly Hudson. Barry Shaw.