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>DEFINE in first defining briggate as a circuit board plugged into the mother board of the city of leeds, we were able to identify the lines of communication between briggate and the city, and see where there is room for improvement, and in particular, where there are errors in the system. the rich cultural features that exist in and around briggate are currently over shadowed by the dominance of retail spaces and commercial landmarks. the street is imbalanced and not reaching its full potential.

>REDEFINE through redefinition we seek to change the perspectives and experience of the average person passing through briggate by altering the focus of the street. the main aim of our redefinition is to identify the existing links between briggate and the city of the leeds, and then the further links that exist between the city of the leeds and other major cities. through the promotion of these links and altering the focus of briggate making these real and obvious connections with the wider community more apparent to its users, briggate can be redefined by simply making the most of what already exists and allow a free flow and greater connection of people with place throughout the city and beyond. in identifying the strenghts  that exist in briggate and its place in leeds we can gain a stronger position in identifying an appropriate Proposal suitable for such a street.  

>CONCEPT enhancing the existing links between briggate and key features of the city introduces the concept of a more connected city, where important and significant features can be accessed readily from a key street  or node such as briggate. the character and dynamic of the street can be radically altered through such a redefinition.

>CONNECTIONS in reality these connections do exist and through their redefinition such a well connected city is achievable, we would see this done through the enhancement of upper and lower briggate creating a more coherent street as a whole rather that the fragmented existence briggate currently has. capitalising on the existing links east to west within the city is also key to our redefined better connected briggate. through redefinition it is also possible to further identify existing connections between the city of leeds and other uk cities; sharing in the character and successful design they possess and looking to what is possible to achieve in Briggate

>REDEFINITION from redefining briggate and the city of leeds in terms of their place in the national community, here we seek to redefine in a more intimate scale by an analysis and alternate look at the elevations that make up the the combined length of briggate. by breaking the street up into an intimately scaled grid and analysing each square and collection of built forms we are able offer a refocused and redefined view of the street. our redefinition provides an alternative perspective of the existing street scene and identifies links, routes, forgotten space and opportunities for enhancement of the street, as well as areas for possible future proposals.

model pics to follow.......