My aim for area 2 of E&C is to create a "Buskers Quarter", a place where people can walk around and stop for a coffee while listening to live music.
Reading about busking, I have discovered that buskers would not mind a sort of "organization" of their work. Some need space to rehearsal, to get together and share their talent. Therefore I came out with the idea of creating a "busker centre" building, next to the main performance square.
I went to Covent Garden, the perfect example of a Busker area, and tried to ask questions directly to performers.
INTERVIEWING PITT THE
BUSKER IN COVENT GARDEN
Cristina: What would
make people come to the Busker Quarter?
Pitt the Busker: Leisure
facilities would attract people who is interested in Art and
Entertainment. Theatres, venues for music, nice café and bars.
C. : What is the perfect
location for buskers?
P. : It should be a
destination for people.
C. : What kind of use
would you make of a “Busker Centre“ building?
P. : The building would
have an area to rehearsal, an area for events, a Storage for
instruments, a kitchen and areas for relaxation.
C. : What kind of retail
shops would be in context with the buskers area?
P. : A market close
by is a perfect place. People for shopping (maybe) but they feel free
to wonder around.
Thanks Pitt for your help!
Photo: Buskers Pitt and Melanie
