# Railway Sleepers-Clad Buildings Paddy Dillon Worked with Local Studios on the Roundhouse Works By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-06-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddy-dillon References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/06/08/recycled-railway-sleepers-roundhouse-works-camden/) Architect Paddy Dillon collaborated with London-based design studios Reed Watts Architects and Allies & Morrison on this interesting and [industrial-looking building design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells). Called the Roundhouse Works, the structure houses an important organization that provides creative facilities and programs "to young people, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds." Paddy Dillon's design features a very interesting exterior. In partnership with the two design studio collaborators, the architect reimagines the exterior of the building and class it in [old railway sleepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-from-a-stone). This material is traditionally laid across the railway tracks and is what holds the tacks in position. This approach does not only advance approaches to [sustainability in the architecture industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-house) but it also pays homage to the building's history—the Roundhouse Works was traditionally used as a railway shed. Image Credit: Fred Howarth ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Railway Sleepers-clad Buildings:** The use of railway sleepers to clad buildings offers an innovative approach to sustainability in architecture. - **Creative Facilities for Underrepresented Youth:** Designing structures specifically for providing creative facilities and programs to underrepresented youth offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the education industry. - **Industrial Design Aesthetics in Architecture:** Incorporating industrial design aesthetics in architecture can offer a fresh and innovative approach to building design. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Incorporating sustainability and industrial design aesthetics in building design offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture industry. - **Education:** Designing structures specifically for providing creative facilities and programs to underrepresented youth offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the education industry. - **Construction:** The use of railway sleepers to clad buildings presents an innovative approach to sustainable construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stacked Greenwich Industrial Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstack.md) - [Converted Holiday Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wraxall-yard.md) - [Industrial Shed-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dallas-pierce-quintero.md) - [Europe Housing-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockley-apartments.md) - [Charred Timber-Clad Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-adventures.md) - [Eucalyptus Wood Curved Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-pavilion.md) - [Timber-Cladded Brick Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavasour-house.md) - [Residence-Attached Railroad Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxon-studio.md) - [Conservation Area Monumental Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arches.md)