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Sapele is found in the rainforests of West Africa and is often used in the manufacture of musical instruments. The Sapele Sound Pavilion uses the wood to create a sound box – one huge instrument – housing a soundscape based on the lifecycle of a Sapele tree by audio artist and instrument maker Crewdson. Creating a spectacle for the senses, the pavilion focuses primarily on emotional responses that can be evoked through the light and shadow, the scent of the forest, touch of the timber and melodies of the soundscape within. The Sapele Sound Pavilion is a contemplative space constructed with stacked raw timber beams to be easily dismantled and rehomed after the exhibition.

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The Bolt Store is a celebration of the Haringey warehouse’s community spirit. The tectonics interweave the rich and diverse culture to becomes the ultimate form of liveable social artwork, showcaseing the diverse fabric of the area and opposing gentrification.

Constructed as a ‘kit of parts’: a prefabricated framework, retractable bolts of woven art to create walls and modular furniture, the space can be moved and assembled by the community at will. It looks at new ways of inhabiting industrialized architecture and inspire you by an alternative way of making shared spaces. Virtually every part of the structure is variable to meet the requirements of events or become an explorable inhabitable immersive artwork. As if a giant wardrobe full of tapestries leading into the Narnia of the warehouse district.

The Wonder Cabinets is re-imagining of a cabinet of curiosities creating multiple cellular spaces, visible to the public but protective of its contents. These multiple cellular spaces are primarily used as retail showcase for local entrepreneurs, artists, makers and designers.

In addition, these spaces can also be used for exhibition, augmented reality and interactive installations as well as community notice board.

The structure fills both sides of the subway wall. The subway entrance is marked with a folly that allows for architectural playfulness and a space capable of hosting a range of public performances, exhibitions and other events. The pavilion acts as a stage addressing the new pedestrian route between the future Westfield development and the East Croydon Railway Station.

The aims of our Wonder Cabinets proposal are:

• to cultivate the intangible assets of Croydon by celebrating its Identity, character, heritage and culture

• to transform Lansdowne Road Subway as a destination, a smart subway fit for the 21centuary.

The Regents Slido establishes an intimate and playful link between people and the waterway of the Regents Canal.

The Slido consists of 4 modular units that can be reoriented and relocated to different sections of the canal, bringing these spaces to places that were once forgotten & visiting communities with a play deficiency. The forms take reference from industrial elements, ducting, corrugated roofs, gas holders etc. but transform them with a nod to the art deco romance of British Lidos and seaside resorts.

The water level interventions blur the boundary between sculptural and architectural forms inviting you to engage with the entire body, not just a passive observer, you complete the work.

Transforming sections of industrial heritage, with bold and engaging architectural forms, into a playscape the slido showcases the value of these sliters of waterway and wetland to our dense urban environments. Public space and play are key factors in sustainable communities, creating room for interaction and mindfulness.

In cities around the world the canals of our industrial heritage are being adopted by residents to address the housing requirements of our ever densifying city. Once forgotten, neglected or even filled in these relics have now been reclaimed for a new purpose. With

The Canals and Rivers Trust focusing their approach to 'making life better by the water' this also shows the value of these assets to communities.

Building on water does not require planning permission and the intervention proposes a structure that is not currently a ‘type’ of licence within the Canal and River Trust’s legislation. The structures aim to question where these boundaries lie, what do the floating forms create, architecture, sculpture, what functions do they form, imposed or adopted?

COLUMBIA AND BRUNSWICK WHARF - GARDEN LIVING- REGENT'S TERRARIUM

Terrarium - Terrariums are arranged for keeping plants indoors, for decoration, scientific observation, or plant propagation. Developed by accident in 1842 when botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward accidentally left one of his insect observation jars unattended. A fern spore grew in the jar, germinating into a plant, and this jar resulted in the first terrarium.

The concept of our proposal is to bring the botanical experience into the heart of the Columbia and Brunswick Wharf by creating a roof top terrarium. We envision the terrarium to contain a unique living collection of different edible, useful, medicinal and herbal plants that have changed the world. Through sense of smell and touch, we aim to reconnect the residents and visitors with nature and to develop positive health and well being among them. It is our ambition to develop a terrarium that nurtures natural wildlife and enhances biodiversity in Haggerston.

We envision the roof top terrarium is a place where people can grow and learn about plants, to teach about how to use plants to heal ourselves. Our vision is to create a tranquil and pleasant oasis in the middle of a buzzing Haggerston where people can gather, rest and enjoy the benefits of ecotherapy ensuring Haggerston remains a great place to live, work, study and visit.

Working in collaboration with Westminster City Council, The Canal and River Trust and London Festival of Architecture The Co Mooring project is a 4 week experiment to explore how underused and unloved spaces on the canal can be transformed through architectural intervention, policy changes and a number of community activities on the site. 

Aiming to promote interaction between the canal boat and local communities through which the waterways pass. Testing a series of events which could be implemented throughout the canal network. Whilst taking the opportunity to create a forum for discussion on the use of canals in the 21st century.

Working in collaboration with London Borough of Croydon and the local community groups at Thornton Heath. The CR7 Square project is a 4 week long co design exercise to explore how the underused and unloved forecourt in front of the Ambassador Building opposite the station can be transformed through architectural intervention and a number of community activities on the site.

Testing a series of events which could be implemented at the square, the CR7 Square Team worked with the local communities of Thornton Heath to co-author a new civic square from the bottom up, creating a forum that truly belongs to everyone in Thornton Heath.

4 in 10 rough sleepers have had mental health problems, 41% needed help with alcohol dependency and 31% with drug abuse

To tackle the physical and mental health crisis among rough sleepers, our proposal aims to create multiple landscaped ‘Hortus Conclusus’ (Enclosed Garden) at the heart of the scheme. This is in order to create a ‘protected and safe place’ that yields a positive impact on the NHYC Youth and residents’ physical and mental well-being.

‘Hortus Conclusus’ aims to provide safe & secure environments with short & long term accommodation for NHYC youth whilst they are receiving support. For it to be financially viable, our proposed ‘Hortus Conclusus’ is intended to integrate accommodation for NHYC youths with affordable & private housing.

The aim of this proposal is to strive for a refined and elegantly designed bench that transforms and responses to the ever evolving public realm of the Easten City Cluster (ECC) while meeting the multiple constraints set by the brief.

The concept is to create modular bench units that adapt and adjust in response to the various needs of the streetscape throughout the day, while helping to cultivate an identity to the area of ECC. In turn contributing towards a world class destination.

The bench takes inspiration from the magestic natural rock formations of the Giant's Causeway, which reflects the enduring and established nature of the City of London in it's ablity to withstand the test of time. The rugged symmetry allows for an infinate combination of components to suit the needs of the space and draw people in to explore the tesslated landscapes created. It's recycled plastic terrazo offers a softer yet durable contrast to the glass, concrete and steel of the city.