Recording the Light

designed by Sophie Whettnall /

Location: Barcelona / Spain / Type: Installations / Built: 2002 /
Published on May 11, 2010

Landscape Architecture: Sophie Whettnall
Location: Barcelona
Design: 2002

: © Sophie Whettnall

: © Sophie Whettnall

: © Sophie Whettnall

: © Sophie Whettnall

: © Sophie Whettnall

: © Sophie Whettnall

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Werkspoorkwartier is a commercial/production area near Utrecht. It looks similar to many other such areas across Europe. A rhythm of warehouses where open space is mostly defined by parking and lorry access, and there is a critical shortage of pedestrian and green infrastructure. The lack of a sensible masterplan is often the main issue, especially as these are vibrant spaces where people work or spend time as customers.
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