Weaving the city
Brownfield regeneration through urban manufacturing at the Truman’s Brewery in London
A.M. Trzcińska (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
AS Alkan – Mentor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)
F.J. Speksnijder – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / AE+T)
A.M.R. van der Meij – Mentor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)
E.H.M. Geurts – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Real Estate Management)
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Abstract
Material culture plays a significant role in our daily lives, however the value placed on processes involved in the creation of physical objects, manual skills and knowledge sharing has diminished due to the increasing reliance on large-scale infrastructure, standardization, and mass production. Additionally, the disposal of worn and abundant objects contributes to waste production. The thesis project aims to address these issues by exploring ways to regenerate disrupted areas in the diverse urban fabric of London through urban manufacturing and craftsmanship. The project investigates the potential for transitioning from a linear textile production process to a circular and localized production and reuse chain through adaptive reuse at the Truman's Brewery. The goal is to create a more sustainable and circular economy by localizing production networks, fostering synergies within industry and community, and efficiently using available resources. ‘Weaving the city’ means connecting loose ends, adding new threads, and repairing disruptions in the urban fabric.