Unit X // Peckham Rooftop Spaces

Peckham, South East London is home to some of the best rooftop spaces. This includes Frank's Cafe and Campari Bar, and The Bussey Building. I live incredibly close to Peckham, and so regularly visit both the spaces at home during summer. The most renowned and my personal favourite aspect is the view. Being that they are on top of tall buildings, you get a spectacular perspective of the the London skyline, especially during sunset.

Frank's Bar

Bar Area // Wooden structures

Yoga Session

Frank's is a Pop-Up bar at the top of a multi story car park. It is however a versatile space, which has been used for yoga classes and exhibitions. It is partnered with the Bold Tendencies Sculpture Project which showcases works from both local and international artists. The actual bar area itself has been constructed from wooden beams and tarp, creating a tent like structure. These are incredibly basic materials but hold a lot of stability, which is important as its a high building that picks up a lot of wind. This has helped me to think about what materials I could use, not only considering the sustainability but also what will with hold in the strong weather conditions of Manchester (Wind, rain etc.)

Rooftop Cinema

The Bussey Building is a converted 19th century factory. It is a multi-use space used for leisure, entertainment and creative arts, containing the likes of studio's, club nights, bars, and martial art classes. The top the building is a rooftop cinema, playing both classic and new films. The cinema has been removed from a dark room and instead placed onto a high, open space in Peckham. It involves you in this panoramic view whilst watching the movie.

It is intriguing to see how versatile these rooftops are. With being high up, they create a break or allow us to escape from the busy city life. They also involve and offer a lot to the community. This will be relevant for me think about the participants of the Northern Quarter and what I want the rooftop to offer or say in the area.