Design studio Sergison Bates Architects designs the new Lavender Hill Courtyard Housing in Clapham, London. It is a planted communal courtyard that is meant to evoke a feeling of community and neighborhood feelings. The exterior is defined by grey bricks and has rows of terraced Victorian houses along the urban street.
The location was previously a sheet metal workshop and could be accessed through a passageway that leads up to a mews street. Sergison Bates Architects explains that "Inside and outside, spaces merge in an informal way across various thresholds and levels. [They] give the project a social focus, an invitation to neighbourliness. The arrangement of glazed screens and terraces creates a fluid set of internal and external rooms."
Image Credit: Sergison Bates Architects
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Communal Courtyard Design
- Design studios are incorporating communal courtyards into their architectural designs to create a sense of community and neighborhood.
- Incorporation of Living Spaces
- Architects are merging indoor and outdoor spaces to create fluid living environments that promote social interaction and neighborliness.
- Transformation of Existing Structures
- Designers are repurposing and renovating old buildings like sheet metal workshops to create innovative communal spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architectural firms can explore opportunities to incorporate communal courtyards into their designs, fostering a sense of community in urban areas.
- Real Estate Development
- Real estate developers can invest in projects that focus on integrating indoor and outdoor living spaces to attract buyers seeking community-oriented housing options.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can assist in creating fluid living environments that merge indoor and outdoor spaces, promoting social interaction and a sense of neighborliness.
