Initial response

My initial response was to think what Nottingham is lacking. A successful pavilion in my mind is a structure which enters a space; bringing with it something new. What does Nottingham need?

I thought about my impressions of Nottingham, what my response is to the city. My time here has brought much excitement and fear. University urges you to be a stronger character, to be out there and push the boundaries of your comfort zone. It is a fun and exciting city with a large proportion of the population being between the ages of 18 and 25 due to two large universities. A lot goes on to entertain this generation and keep the city lively. Through music, art and theatre Nottingham excels and is very well respected in these chosen industries.

However I feel that when you enter Nottingham there is no real impact of this underlying fun vibe. The city is very rigid and grey, with hardly any exciting buildings that really punch through the skyline or streets. The youthful, bold energy of many of the residents is not reflected in any of their surroundings. This is what I want to address.

I would like to create something that has a real impact, that is a beacon to passers by that nottingham is a vibrant city full of young innovative people. I propose a structure which enforces this energy and allows people to mutate and interact with it. Creating something that is both fun and beautiful. A landmark and talking point.