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How can we reveal the transformation of this canal from industrial transportation to leisure living, and the shifts in its spatial and social relationships?
In the first week, I selected the bridge tunnel under Regent’s Canal as my research site. This is a place I pass through every day on my way to school, a brief and easily overlooked space. However, every time I pass through the tunnel, the wind intensifies significantly due to pressure differences and the “wind tunnel effect”; the view shifts from bright to dim and back to bright; and sounds of vehicles and pedestrians from the bridge above can be heard overhead.
These unique sensory experiences inspired me to conduct an in-depth survey of Regent’s Canal and the bridge tunnel.
As I delved into the history of the Regent’s Canal, I discovered many intriguing historical phenomena. Along the banks, ancient Roman lettering coexists with modern graffiti, creating a distinctive record of historical change. At the same time, the canal’s former role as a freight route has shifted to a space for leisure. This transformation feels like passing through a tunnel—a kind of “time tunnel.” I am trying to translate this oscillation “between two sides” into verifiable research and align it with a dialogue with history.
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On the other hand, the bridge connects the spaces on the north and south sides above the canal. The presence of a single arch structure suggests a link among four distinct areas and spaces. I began to see the “arch” as an important spatial element of the Regent’s Canal, hoping to explore the stories of the past and present across horizontal, vertical, and directional dimensions.
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I recorded a short film of pedestrians that is natural and undisturbed.
