By introducing a new perspective of Mayfield, I intend to force a moment of pause on the rushing passerby. I aim to make them stop and acknowledge where they are. Reflect the place’s beauty in frames that will finally make people notice it. Acknowledge the natural heritage, the shyness of the river, the wilderness scrambling through the asphalt of the streets, the sounds of the buzzing trains blending with the noises of seagulls flying over their heads…
‘Reframing Mayfield’ aims to attract life back into the site and create a smooth link to the ongoing new Mayfield Development. A tunnel connected to a local brewery, an elevated public park, and an art gallery are meant to bring people’s attention to the place’s rich greenery and River Medlock. The concept is about inviting people to interact with each other and the place by creating intimate moments between the users, art, and nature.
The potential of creating a solid community is very noticeable when walking around the area of Mayfield. The eagerness of people to interact with strangers, meet new people and share experiences is clearly sensible. The users are ready to pour life back into Mayfield and stimulate its community- they just need a platform to do so.
