# Wood-Lined London Libraries Studio Weave Adds a Wooden Space to the Lea Bridge Library By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lea-bridge-library References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/05/studio-weave-lea-bridge-library-community-centre/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/tag/studio-weave/)  Architecture company [Studio Weave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge) introduces its new work, which is a [community center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre) that is lined with wooden details at the Lea Bridge Library located in East London. It is detailed with a [red-concrete colonnade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-cultural-center) that nods to the classic Grade II-listed redbrick building. The library was built in 1905 in an Edwardian style and has a large green space entitled Friendship Gardens. This is actually what the community wing will overlook when glancing through a glazed facade. Director Je Ahn states, "We envisaged the extension as a hybridized public space; a new town hall with wider opportunities for citizens to participate more fully in public life [...] Hybridised public spaces combine and maximize collective resources, and are unexpected engine rooms for community connection." Image Credit: Studio Weave ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wood-lined Community Spaces:** The use of wood in creating community spaces creates a warm, inviting environment that encourages community engagement and participation. - **Glazed Facades for Public Spaces:** Using glazed facades in public spaces creates a transparent and inviting atmosphere that encourages participation and community gathering. - **Hybridized Public Spaces:** Creating hybridized public spaces that combine multiple functions maximizes collective resources and provides unexpected opportunities for community connection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can capitalize on the trend of creating innovative community spaces that encourage community participation and connection. - **Library and Education:** Libraries and educational institutions can use this trend to create modern community spaces that support learning and collaboration. - **Community Building and Development:** Community building and development organizations can use this trend to create innovative spaces that encourage local community engagement and participation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Timber-Framed Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-escapade.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Updated School Innovation Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosalind-franklin-wing.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md)