NO. 02

Major Project

TypeAcademic — major project, adaptive reuse

PlaceLace Market, Nottingham

ProgrammeGlassblowers’ workshop & greenhouses

Site

A multi-storey car park in the Nottingham Lace Market, between Pilcher Gate and Fletcher Gate. The structure is largely made up of concrete, its elements monolithic in style — in direct contrast with the surrounding Lace Market. On approach, a mural pays homage to the Luddite movement, a movement that stood against the industrialisation of craft.

Circulation

Vehicular access from Pilcher Gate (south of the site) enters on the third level. Vehicles ascend and descend via a tight internal concrete ramp system and exit onto Fletcher Gate.

Programme

Glassblowers’ workshop, with a private workshop entrance
Harvesters’ greenhouses and access point
Public greenhouses and public green spaces
Central display for glass jars
Small courtyard, mezzanine floor, site walkway / overlook and viewing platform

SITE OBSERVATIONS

Luddite Movement mural

Upon approaching the
site, one will notice
the mural paying
homage to the Luddite
movement. A movement
that stood against the
industrialisation of
craft

Surrounding site views

The site map is accompanied by
photography of the views that surround
the site. Placed within the Nottingham
Lace Market, the car park is in direct
contrast with the surroundings.

Photo collage of site
Facade

Series of photos taken
and compiled together to
set up the facade of the
structure.

Brutalist materials and
elements

The car park structure
is largely made up of
concrete, the elements
making it up monolithic
in style.

CIRCULATION

Vehicular access from Pilcher
Gate (south of the site) enters on
the third level. Vehicles ascend
and descend via a tight internal
concrete ramp system and exit out
onto Fletcher Gate.

See diagram below and plans to
right.