Regenerating the historical Gibson Street Baths to once again celebrate the neighbourhood’s heritage and community, whilst addressing local social issues is the centre of this project.

The scheme addresses the issue of a lack of community in Shieldfield, creating a space for a community to grow and develop. Hundertwasser’s 5 Skins Theory creates a labyrinth through the building creating a series of spaces that provide refuge from everyday life and provides elements that are missing within the neighbourhood, developing a community. The scheme is built around the theory of a circular economy helping to create a community that is less wasteful.

(Studio 02; Performing Architecture)