My project, “Contemporary Environments: The 24-Hour City,” is all about designing a space that adapts to London’s evolving nightlife culture. It’s inspired by Sadiq Khan’s 24-Hour London plan and looks at how one building can completely change its purpose and atmosphere depending on the time of day. The aim was to create something flexible, dynamic, and connected to the rhythm of city life.
I reimagined Bournemouth’s Grade II listed Echo Building as a space that transforms between day and night. During the day, it’s the National Lottery offices, but by night it becomes a hidden 1930s-style Art Deco casino. The twist is that the casino’s profits feed back into the community through charity initiatives, playing on the idea of doing something “bad” for a good cause. I really loved exploring that sense of secrecy and dual identity.
Rather than changing the building itself, the transformation happens through lighting, furniture, and atmosphere. Desks flip into game tables, and the lighting shifts from cool workspace tones to rich, moody hues for the casino. The design draws heavily on Art Deco references, with warm brass, deep reds, and geometric patterns creating a luxurious feel that respects the building’s original style.
Overall, the project explores how interior architecture can reflect time, mood, and morality—creating a space that feels alive and constantly in motion, seamlessly shifting between work and play.
Reception Area - Stays the Same all Day
Restaurant - Stays the Same all Day
Storage Space in Hallway During the Day
Sliding Doors reveal Slot Machines during the Evening
Office Space During the Day
Casino During the Evening
Presentation Space during the Day
Events Spaces during the Evening
