Agricultural Thresholds
Agricultural Thresholds reimagines Crewe’s Cultural Heritage Centre as a regenerative civic infastructure where food becomes a medium for social connection, ecological literacy and spatial empowerment. Grounded in my atelier's adaptive reuse principles, the scheme threads together three key spatial thresholds; Cultivation courtyards, Interactive kitchen and Market hall, into a seamless architectural narrative that reflects both the heritage and future of Crewe.
In response to the town’s socio-economic challenges and food insecurity, my proposal embeds a personalized circular economy rooted in local agriculture, education and passive design strategies. Reclaimed steel portal frames, modular timber construction and polycarbonate greenhouse zones promote low-carbon living while promoting spaces for hands on learning, communal meals and intergenerational exchange. My project embraces vernacular logic while championing inclusive design , blurring the boudaries between growing, making and gathering. Through this practicipatory, context-based framework, my intervention positions architecture as a socially active system for urban resilience, cultural continuity and environmental stewardship.
About me: Influenced by my cross-cultural upbringing and shaped by witnessing Qatar’s urban transformation ahead of the 2022 World Cup, my architectural interest lies in its capacity to forge cultural identity and catalyze social change. I am particularly drawn to vernacular architecture as a tool for cultural conservation and community resilience. Through participatory design and context driven strategies, i aspire to engage with overlooked narratives and reimagine urban spaces as catalysts for social connections, sustainability, and local empowerment, especially in regions undergoing rapid change. My work aspires to respond creatively and responsibly to local contexts, while addressing broader global urgencies such as climate resilience and cultural preservation.
