The development and construction upon land occurs all around us and at an ever-growing pace as populations soar and commercial demands increase. These developments serve as a constant reminder of land value and ownership as a historical measure of control is imposed upon us within the designation and ownership of ’free’ land and space. We are guided through cities and towns by signs and symbols that dictate our directions, permissions and restrictions around both urban and sub-urban areas. Roman author and architect Vitruvius coined the idea that all buildings and architecture should have the three attributes of firmitas, utilitas and venustas which is commonly translated to mean structural stability, appropriate spacial accommodation and attractive appearance. Despite being challenged by architectural devices such as Brutalism, these three terms still stand as the pillars of architecture and can be applied to the very structures and spaces that surround our every day lives. With these ideas in mind I sought to seek out spaces which encompassed the structural and spacial gestures, both natural and man-made, that govern our movements and make clear our history. The chosen sites are all within Essex but they also exist as a blueprint of the sub-conscious structural world which sits in a constant state of development and change.