>key ideas

there are a number of key concepts that have generated my proposals for briggate; keeping in mind the points raised through definition and redefinition, through proposal i have aimed to change the perspective of briggate for the average user, i aimed to create an island of respite providing shade and shelter, to create greater connections between briggate and leeds and leeds and the wider region, i have aimed to promote sustainable practices and provide a missing function for the improvement of the street.

in providing a sheltered gathering space above street level, i have tried to create a lookout on briggate where the buildings and streets surrounding can be viewed and decisions can be made about the journey to come. taking people off street level changes the normal perspective of the street and eases tension on the user away from the constant flow of people. 

rainwater collection is a key aspect of the design. this will be collected using the canopy structure, stored and used to flush toilets in the public wc below. the inclusion of such a system will be highlighted through the creation of a feature water wall, where a visual sculptural effect will be created by the water collected on its way to storage tanks for the toilets, raising the sustainable profile of the proposal. 

the shard window fecade relates to the alternative perspective i have tried to provide the users of my proposal. the nature of the toilet areas being below street level dictates there will be high level glazing from the perspective of the interior spaces. the windows are designed to appear like shimmering coloured jewels in the rough concrete walls, like a subterreanean cave or mine. these jewels not only provide natural light to the interior, but pick out and frame key features of the surrounding fecades on briggate above street level, highlighting the historic jewels of the street. at night these will be lit and will glow providing an attractive sculptural feature to passers by.