Reinvention of a Long Gone Past (Revisited)
This project investigates how the social and cultural past of a place can inspire and enhance its current development. This approach does not stem from a romanticised or nostalgic attachment to the past but from an almost archaeological mindset that aims to uncover the merits of the past. In this respect, the project looks back at Balloch’s history to reinvent the cultural and social spirit that was once present in the pier area.
The client, Sistema, is a charity that aims to transform the lives of underprivileged children through music. Although music is central to Sistema’s philosophy, they prioritise social action over traditional music education. By doing so, they not only develop their students but also enhance the social context they place themselves in by acting as a social catalyst.
Balloch has lost the vibrant public presence it once possessed in its pier area. This project uses the railway that was once going through the project site as the starting point of the reinvention of a long gone past. The proposal aims to regenerate the pier area through the insertion of a musical retreat and a performance hall.
Project Introduction
