LANDMARK DESIGN for
"THE CITY OF EAGLES"
i.e. Chesters Roman Amphitheatre

The philosophy of the concept was to enhance the site without permenant and physical changes, i.e. temporary and removable structures. The site having been largerly destoyed and built over in the past, must now protect and enhance its history for the future. The theatre concept could bring tourism with prominent landmark visibility to bring focus storylines that go with the ancient monument and thus from Chester City's culturally rich past, present and future.

The concepts viewed by Councilors, Architects and Chester’s Archaeology head in 2007, were well received and helped in the decision making processes for planning pathways positioned at the top side of the outer ring, giving tourists a safe fenced perimeter from the road traffic. Enabling people to queue away from the road the design also leads tourists on a pathed experience, yet away from the heritage sites precious artifacts. The other idea taken up was the central mural, which reflects the other half of the Amphitheatre, the final design also uses a tiered architecture in permanant situ, of what could have existed originally and in context to the archeological remains in a quater of the round.

The historical experience of visiting this landmark site has been enhanced, andin particular where one enters down the stair way, leading into the round from the North entrance, as seen below. Where a display of historical elements of finds at the site to your right and a reflective mural on the far bridging wall, depicting historical reflections of the original amphitheatre, will attract people from the visitors centre and road in the City's centre. The site can now be used for events and theatre in the abscence of a city theatre, museum closure and arts venue, whilst the council contunue imporovements and town development whilst sites are in fallow..

'A welcomed Chester attraction by Chester City’s public. Rejuvenation, in part, of one of Britain’s most important archeological sites. More Chester’s pride and joy, one could say an investment that has been long awaited and most important.'