The Arnhem Gate

Of all the vacant spaces we chose the Arnhem Gate as it was an already populated site, with groups of the 16-25 demographic playing football and “dossing”. We found opinions through a mini urban strategy - placing stickers around the area with prompts which invite people to respond.

By acknowledging the present structure of the Arnhem Gate, we decided to contrast the brutality with the shape of an arch. People passing through may still do just that; pass through without acknowledgement to our design. Others may change their path to walk underneath the archway.

At the very least, the structure will provoke thought or a change in route for people on an otherwise bleak route. The design can be diffused across said site when in use, and can be neatly tucked away when not.

a studio for the deep sleeper

a studio for
the deep sleeper