SOUTHAMPTON CENTRAL, SOUTHAMPTON

PLACEMAKING VISION
Bringing the sea back to the city centre

CONTEXT
Southampton is disconnected from its exceptional waterfront and has a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform its aquatic asset to tap bringing with it a new found allure and economic vigour.

COMMISSION
Undertake walking safaris and narrative workshops delving into the past, present and future of Southampton to draw out it’s true identity and a comprehensive visual narrative showing how to connect people to the water and attract new economies into the city.

PARTNERS & CLIENTS
  • JTP Architects
  • Engie UK

STATS
  • 72.8 sq km
  • Population 254,275 (2016)