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East Street Renewal

A historically significant street and former powerhouse of heavy industry, but in recent years East Street has faced steep decline like many high streets across the UK. Will worked in collaboration with the team at Moowd Studio to create an adaptable public realm that restores the dilapidated, vehicle-dominant space into a prosperous commercial and recreational haven for Bristol ‘s rapidly growing neighbourhood.

Date:
2019
Client:
Bedminster Business Improvement District
Collaborators:
Moowd Studio, Streets Re-imagined, Alec French Architects, Phil Jones Associates, Ginkgo Projects & MDA Consulting
Awards:
Shortlist – New London Architecture Community Prize 2021

Coupled with nature-based drainage solutions, our landscape approach enhances urban greening through biophilic pocket parks, modular seating and planters, tree-lined avenues, and green entries create a more comfortable, biodiverse street environment. Relocated bus services, reconfigured service vehicle access, and integrated active transport connected enhances pedestrian connectivity. With consideration to future functions, land use diversification and activation of East Street Square promote a healthy day-night economy by hosting an array of flexible outdoor tenancies. Local art-led projects, street, and façade art celebrates East Street’s culture.

This masterplan not only embodies ecological sustainability but also revives the street’s commercial and social vigour. Backed by meticulous analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and a keen sense of place, the project garnered unwavering support from Bristol City Council and the wider community.

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