Can a few buildings change the future of a community?
A group of young and unconventional architects have transformed the streets of one community in Liverpool after years of neglect and near demolition.
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After years of neglect and near demolition, the streets of one community in Liverpool, England have been reborn.
It's all thanks to Assemble, a group of young and unconventional architects who have set their sights on rebuilding Toxteth, a once-wealthy neighbourhood that was left a "ghost town" after rioting in 1981.
We speak with Joe Halligan from the Turner Prize-nominated group about their stunning projects and the role design plays in shaping a better world.
WEB EXTRA | Have a look at some of the work Assemble have been doing in Toxteth. (See more photos here.)
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