Food for thought
After the economic crises in Burnley, the community seemed to be affected, and to complement the existing amenities in the area, a food bank was delivered. Young refugees were selected as my economic actor based on the demographic study that aims to create a stronger community by providing an inclusive space where they can interact with everyone and obtain basic needs simultaneously. The project shows the local character of the site using stone on the envelope and designing spaces to have the appropriate size for the site analysis. Different environments were created in the building and properly separated between public and private areas. All of these zones directly connect with this green space at the centre of the design that goes all along. This main feature acts as the heart of the building because it contains local trees from Bangladesh to provide a sense of connectivity and familiarity between the user and the building. The interaction between both will give them a unique experience during their journey inside. The green space will impact people‘s mental and physical health, as workers' and clients' experiences are the priority of this project. This goes by the hand of skylights, and prominent views direct the city and the parks nearby. Opportunities like planting fruit-bearing trees to enhance the landscape with the food bank were developed to generate an enjoyable trip for visitors from Stoneyholme and the market.
