Address the issue/seed of conflict – ignorance/unwilling to learn about other cultures forms separation. It’s important to be open minded and try to disregard our westernized perspective… Or would this, realistically, be neglecting diversity? Cultural differences and diversity should be understood and appreciated, but also respected… “we don’t need to live together but a visit is nice”.
The project needs to be very accessible to the general public, otherwise it will have little chance to make a change to the perspectives of the masses. However, in making it accessible it is important that it also accommodates for the minorities. A very versatile yet actively multicultural space is then ideal.
Actively multicultural? I’m not sure if that is a great way to put it… Semi-passive design?
When looking at Southbank, it is clear that it is very passive in its creation of a multicultural space. (Disregarding the commercial elements of the area, such as restaurants). It provides a very large mixed use space, with flexible utilities, non-offensive attractions, accessibility to all and heavy landscaping. Other than a few exceptions, it does not actively strive to be a multicultural space but due to the fact it has the aforementioned qualities, Southbank passively accommodates and attracts a wide range of cultures.
HSW does not need to be (shouldn’t be) another south bank. There is not sufficient space or a need for another passive multicultural parkland. Instead, I propose a semi-passive multicultural solution to HSW. One which directly strives to break down cultural boundaries, as well as providing a direct service to the wider community; for this to be done successfully, it MUST be non-offensive.
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