Bemerton project

Youth house

- Form follows location -

On the surface...the Bemerton Project presents a classic cliche:

‘rebelious’ teens in a rough neighbourhood.

However, a closer look reveals an untapped potential of the area, where multiple subcultures interpret and interact with the space in a different way.

This discovery directs the project, that proposes a re-invention of a the conventional Youth House

- as a hub for idea and skill exchange. A place, where local craftsmen step into a role of mentors

who inspire and share their skills, connecting with youmg people - not teaching - but sparking curiosity and creativity.

By chanelling this raw energy of the subculture and moving away from ‘schooling authority’,

this project turns a cliche into an opportunity.