A Banglatown Christmas
The foyer design into the museum pays respect to the residents of East London who do not celebrate Christmas. The entrance greets visitors with a long corridor of food vendors from neighboring Brick Lane, creating a festive food market. At the end of the corridor is a full-height mirror reflecting the rotating central pavilion where visitors can exchange gifts, food, and stories. The pavilion would become a house of community and the heart of the museum. Bleachers and seating areas surround the pavilion to promote social interaction, all the while serving as an amphitheater for film screening and discussion events. The entire design is composed of only 3 core materials, chosen for their frugality and effectiveness: plywood, fabric, and mirrors.
The foyer design into the museum pays respect to the residents of East London who do not celebrate Christmas. The entrance greets visitors with a long corridor of food vendors from neighboring Brick Lane, creating a festive food market. At the end of the corridor is a full-height mirror reflecting the rotating central pavilion where visitors can exchange gifts, food, and stories. The pavilion would become a house of community and the heart of the museum. Bleachers and seating areas surround the pavilion to promote social interaction, all the while serving as an amphitheater for film screening and discussion events. The entire design is composed of only 3 core materials, chosen for their frugality and effectiveness: plywood, fabric, and mirrors.