Alanna Brown

Forming a new narrative for the hospitality industry, The Four Cogs is a regenerative hospitality space operating alongside Eden Project Dundee. Each of the four cylindrical structures working together in motion, mimicking working cogs, to produce a successful hospitality vessel. The site for this proposal is positioned on East Dock Street, just half a mile East of Dundee’s city centre, ‘The Gasworks.’ Inspired by mechanical cogs, the space acts as a series of cog platforms that function as catalysts for social joy, each floor allows guests to experience a new hospitality destination. The Four Cogs is an adaptive reuse of the existing gas tanks. Retained elements of the bolted metal exterior feature past significance of the original site and is also reflected in areas of the interior. New glass panels have been introduced to allow guests to view the city and its progression.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a generous reception allowing visitors to be easily navigated throughout each cylinder. The ‘Taste of Orkney’ stand offers guests a mouth amuser piece, ranging from savoury to sweet, which gives guests an initial taste of local produce from elsewhere. The dining space provides guests with a starter, main & dessert menu booming of local produce and fresh ingredients grown on site from the Growing Hubs. The interior has been designed so the dining spaces occupy sections of ‘cog teeth’ and the line rhythm found on these ‘cog teeth’ is reflected throughout each space.