Power of Place: Shetland’s Year of Architecture and Place 2010

What is Placemaking?

Placemaking ensures that people and communities can play an active role in the decisions made about their built environment. It is about creating good public spaces that promote health, happiness and well-being.

Local, National and International

Throughout the year we aim to raise the profile of architecture, design and construction within Shetland and place this in a national and international context.

Shetland’s Architecture – Past, Present and Future

Shetland has a unique and diverse architectural heritage that ranges from brochs and crofthouses to community halls and private homes. Currently there are several large scale building projects happening throughout the islands that have generated debate and a renewed interest in the built environment.

Opinions, Debate and Discussion

Throughout 2010 Power of Place aims to stimulate debate about which of Shetland’s buildings are successful, which less so and how this will effect the future of the built environment in the islands.

Building on Power of Place

By the end of 2010 Power of Place aims to have established a network of people that will continue to promote good architecture and placemaking in Shetland.  This will include professionals, local and public bodies and community members. Would you like to be involved? Let us know.

Who is organising Power of Place?

Power of Place is a partnership between Shetland Arts, Shetland Islands Council, Shetland Architectural Society and the Scottish Government’s programme of architecture and outreach activities.