The Bartlett
Autumn Show 2023
Autumn Show 2023
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![Rough sleepers endure various hardships. Broadly speaking, the challenges and deprivations they face encompass access to food, hygiene, clothing, medical care, social interactions, pet care and professional counselling.]()
![King’s Cross is a hotspot for significant clusters of rough sleepers, especially the station. Roofs, entrances, exits and public seating are the key factors for rough sleepers to choose where to stop.]()
![King’s Cross falls short in meeting the critical needs of rough sleepers, with consideration for these needs notably lacking. While there is some support for food, hygiene, medical care, and professional guidance, it is patently insufficient.]()
![A community hub rather than merely a collection of books. The space incorporates a reading lounge, device charging stations, a compact lecture hall and a café. Ingeniously designed, its adaptable structure suits various scenarios.]()
![Designed primarily for rough sleepers but also for everyone, it provides structures for relaxation, social engagement, and playing with pets. Pets, as an emphasised participant, might play a vital role in bridging the public and rough sleepers.]()
No More Hidden Faces: Spatial Design for Rough Sleeper Integration in King‘s Cross
Under the common hostility of social attitudes towards rough sleeping, the redeveloped Kings Cross seeks to achieve a balance between revitalisation and inclusion of marginalised groups. Recognising the unmet needs of rough sleepers, the design introduces innovative support stations that improve rough sleepers’ living conditions while promoting inclusivity. This ambitious spatial design vision aims to promote a compassionate cityscape where all people feel valued and included.
Rough Sleepers Suffering
Rough sleepers endure various hardships. Broadly speaking, the challenges and deprivations they face encompass access to food, hygiene, clothing, medical care, social interactions, pet care and professional counselling.
Rough Sleepers in King’s Cross
King’s Cross is a hotspot for significant clusters of rough sleepers, especially the station. Roofs, entrances, exits and public seating are the key factors for rough sleepers to choose where to stop.
Services for Rough Sleepers in King’s Cross
King’s Cross falls short in meeting the critical needs of rough sleepers, with consideration for these needs notably lacking. While there is some support for food, hygiene, medical care, and professional guidance, it is patently insufficient.
Folding Library
A community hub rather than merely a collection of books. The space incorporates a reading lounge, device charging stations, a compact lecture hall and a café. Ingeniously designed, its adaptable structure suits various scenarios.
Leisure Space
Designed primarily for rough sleepers but also for everyone, it provides structures for relaxation, social engagement, and playing with pets. Pets, as an emphasised participant, might play a vital role in bridging the public and rough sleepers.
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Autumn Show 2023
26 September – 6 October
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