Whitgift: Retail Retold
An ecosystem of creative arts, repair and local living
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precedents
1970
1995
2013
2020
2020-2023
Existing shops given the option to 'opt out' of the new vision
Some choosing to remain relocate to activate a central walkway
Making way for the 'Field' city farm project
Trinity Court and the basement below is utilised for temporary use during London Borough of Culture Celebrations 2023
2023
Section AA
2023-2030
The existing roof is removed to allow for a new open air entrance from the high street
The existing roof is removed to allow for a new open air entrance from the high street
A Library of Things is inserted into the empty Allders department store
Shopping centre atriums are converted into workshops and makerspaces
A portion of the vacant department store is removed to allow for a construction yard
One of the existing carparks becomes a material reuse and salvage depot
A portion of the vacant office block is removed to allow for easier access
Another vacant office block is adapted to house new offices
Whitgift Square roof is removed
And an open air amphitheatre is inserted into the space
A bridge over Wellesley Road is added
Sections of the vacant office blocks are removed
Those spaces become winter gardens within new residential developments
More connecting bridges are added
2030
2030-2040
Stepped access is added
A skatepark is built
The hight street entrance becomes a covered courtyard
Trinity Square becomes an official exhibition hall
2040
Section BB
Section CC