Market Lectures
Installation (2016)
Radar Arts, Loughborough University
Loughborough, UK

Following a significant period of research a project was developed which playfully tested out ways of both physically and mentally bringing the town and University closer together by inviting Loughborough University academics to give 'Market Lectures' lectures in the town's Market Place, and for the market to be relocated to the University campus to trade for a special 'University Market'.

To facilitate this, a structure was created to be used within both a market and lecture scenario. The design is based on a retractable lecture bleachers that when opened can either become a small lecture theatre or, by using the underneath void, a covered market stall. The structure can then be added to with additional chairs to provide a lecture format or more stalls to provide a market.