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=Artscape Wychwood Barns Research Goals=

Research goals

 * To investigate the construction materials used for the re-building of the Artscape Wychwood Barns and examine their significance in relation to the historical and contemporary context of the architecture.
 * To explore the following key themes in relation to the Barns: 'reclaimed space', ecology of green design, architectural design, and urban space.
 * To explore impact of Wychwood barns on local residents and how they see the future development of this public space.

Critical position

 * Even though the barns was completed less than a year ago, the successful adaptive reuse of the Wychwood Barns has already gained much admiration and support from local residents and associations. To understand the impact it has on the neighbourhood, however, it may be interesting to see how the local residents see relate themselves to the Wychwood Barns, particularly with the younger population as it may affect the future and longevity of the Wychwood barns.

Issues to address

 * Art/community
 * Work/living
 * Elitist/plebeian