Urban redesign

SpaceInvader has led a local Manchester creative team on a scheme to redesign the city’s Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion for client L&G Asset Management, evolving the original 2002 structure, installed as part of the city’s preparations for hosting of The Commonwealth Games, following local issues and feedback.  “The Pavilion at Piccadilly Gardens has divided public opinion in the city ever since it was installed” John Williams, Founder of SpaceInvader explained, “with some perceiving it to be monolithic and unfriendly. It’s also unfortunately attracted anti-social behaviour because its lack of permeability blocks visual surveillance by the police force.” Jody Hartley The new treatment f... More