Group 04 RE:WILDING: MERSEYWAY (Posted 27 Feb 2026 20:57) – MSA LIVE 26

Group 04 / RE:WILDING: MERSEYWAY

Lucy G

09/02/26

To develop a stronger understanding of the project, a small group of us visited Stockport (more specifically the Merseyway Shopping Centre and the surrounding high streets), to inform our design approach. The visit proved particularly valuable, as there are no strict site boundaries defined within our brief. Experiencing the area first-hand enabled us to better understand its character, urban fabric, and atmosphere.

By observing patterns of movement, vacancy rates, active frontages, and the overall condition of the public realm, we were able to identify key opportunities and constraints that will shape our design response. As our brief centres on introducing and supporting contemporary creative spaces within Stockport, it was essential to assess where cultural interventions could have the most meaningful impact, whether through revitalising underused spaces, activating vacant units, or strengthening connections between the high street and existing community activity.

Posted 27 Feb 2026 20:57

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