Briggate Pier and masterplanning

Faced against the 'sea of consumerism' that is Briggate, our initial discussions today have lead us to evolve the idea of a 'Briggate Pier' rising over the sea and providing a fresh outlook on the architectural interest above the bland shop fronts. Currently, nothing manipulates or dictates people's movements down the pedestrianis
ed streets besides individual preference, an object or obstacle in this space would force people into a different form of action and engagement. The notion of a pier, continuing at a level platform from the north end of Briggate's pedestrianised zone would, would force this change.

The questions we need to ask are:

• What do users currently get from the space?
• How would the Pier affect this?

The Pier would act as a means of connecting the street to surrounding building's and spaces, physically and psychologically.

This needs to fit in as part of a larger masterplan and we need to address this on Thursday in more detail. My initial thoughts are that perhaps we revisit the 'beach' idea and create a series of playful, fun activities, spaces and architectural interventions around Briggate with the Pier acting as the focal point. These interventions do not have to happen at ground floor level, from our redefintion we discovered a lack of interaction above the ground floor, this would beginto re-address this.

Thoughts, comment, complaints?

Karl