Igloo Regeneration has transformed Holbeck, from a former semi derelict red light district in Leeds to a creative neighbourhood. The concept of their work is to invest in a better quality of environment to get a high quality of tenants. The particular tenants aimed for are in the creative industry, independent design led businesses, who, when grouped together allow a collective evolution for mutual benefit. But as of yet no collective space exists for these artists to merge, a symbiotic relationship can be formed within the appropriate architectural form, and that is what my design must become.
‘Creative industries are becoming an engine of economic growth.’ Chris Brown (Chief executive of Igloo Regeneration)
www.urbandesigncompendium.co.uk
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