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Silvertown Silo D’iversity
The project supports and unifies
the people of Silvertown, targeting
high crime rates among the
younger community (16-21 years
old) associated with gang culture.
As a resident of East London I
understand the key aspects in
designing for the site location.
Silo’D’ is a grade II listed building
that has historical significance
having survived the bombing of
World War II.
I have designed a community
centre, with the primary
programme being multi-use
activity spaces, aimed at
changing the attitudes of the
users and removing them from
an ongoing negative cycle. The
multi-use spaces will specialise
in CrossFit, a sport which can be
educational and can develop into
career opportunities.
The secondary programme is a
spa, because there are minimal
leisure facilities within Silvertown,
Both programmes will be
neighboured with a bar/café for
social interactions.
X Silo ‘D’. TQ 48 SW

ROYAL VIC-TORIA
DOCK (South off)
251/4/10034
Activity Centre
Newham Council
Activity used in the multifunc-
tional space; CrossFit.
Why? to keep the crime low by giving the young
people of the community a place to do activity
and keep them away from crime.
Bar
Spa
Relaxation/Beauty
Not enough around the area, good
for after activity relaxation.
Bringing the youth/older generation together.
Reinstalling the sense of community in Sil-
vertown.
Trying to get the young to meet, get to know
eachother after doing activity.