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Deep Museum: Revealing the Hidden History of Limmo Peninsula

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Design Studio Design Studio 2
Year 2

This project proposes a scheme to reveal the hidden history of the Limmo Peninsula in East London and to create an archaeological open-air museum.

After the construction of the eastbound tunnel boring machines for Crossrail, the site remained a wasteland. During the construction, the workers found the remains of the largest Victorian shipyard in Britain. After the excavation work, several underground spaces supported by concrete structures were left on the site. These underground spaces retain relatively intact historical remains. However, many waste materials including broken fire bricks, steel plates, concrete, furnace clinker and other excavated remains - which were considered by archaeologists to have no retention value - were transported to a nearby landfill. The project focuses on using recycled materials, bringing back the displaced elements to reveal the hidden history and create a journey through history.

Details of Underground Remains

Site Entrance Area

The remains of this site are made of wood and steel, and some are severely eroded. Therefore it is necessary to establish a proper drainage system for these artefacts, composed of various waste materials which can speed up water penetration.

Archaeological Corridor

The remains of this site are made of wood and steel, and some are severely eroded. Therefore it is necessary to establish a proper drainage system for these artefacts, composed of various waste materials which can speed up water penetration.

Rendering of Archaeological Corridor

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The Bartlett
Autumn Show 2022
27 September – 7 October
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