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Landscapes of Debate

Thomas Harris

Project description

Public space is political space and its role is ever present in the city – but does political architecture hold the same potency for today’s climate?

The project questions the expression and experience of the architecture of British politics, envisioning the complete redefinition of both the Houses of Parliament and Parliament Square. ‘Landscapes of Debate’ transforms the site from a fortress-like private political territory, to a wholly new public political landscape. The dramatic expansion of public space enables a more permeable interface between the public and the government – built around shared space for public expression, encouraging political discourse through the simple act of walking.

 

 

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Movement & Pause - Capturing the movement of people within the protest march against people pausing against the edge of the street, image captured during the March for Palestine on 11th November 2023.

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The Colonnade site and ground plan.

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The Arena Perspectival Section.

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The Whitehall Approach - Experiencing the protest march as it approaches the new Houses of Parliament site.

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The Sculpture Park - The relocation of statues, and relegation from their plinths brings them into a unique discourse with the public as well as other statues.

Contact

tomscottharris@hotmail.com