Temple of Artisanship
Architecture: BArch
Henry Allenby
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Atelier 03: Craftmanship
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There is a focus on human scale, there are spaces that are both confined and intimate, as well as large and exposed. Visitors can see their destinations within the building, but paths are intentionally redirected to encourage exploration and discovery. Slowing visitors down, juxtaposes the city's busy lifestyle, promoting peace, and reflection. The monolithic façade symbolizes protection, with thick stone walls creating a threshold that transitions visitors from the city's bustle to the courtyards' tranquility. Throughout the building, glimpses of new areas appear, rediscovered through a redirected path. The Void at the basement level offers a space of reflection, disconnected from the outside world, with the lily pond above raining water down.
This building serves as a temple for reconnecting people with nature through crafting raw materials. It showcases the beauty of locally made products, enriching Nottingham’s culture. Positioned a the top of the Broadmarsh, near the lace market, it has become a hub for artisanal craft. Designed with human scale to invite visitors to explore its diverse set of artisans and liminal space. The Artisanal spaces consist of Wood working, Masonry, Pottery, Leather making and tailoring along with an artisanal café and restaurant. The area is available to see the creation of products and inquire about purchasing or getting custom pieces.
