Local design studio Ao-ft completes the Spruce House which is located in Walthamstow, London that is constructed with timber battens with mullions that cover the facade of the cross-laminated timber structure. It is built on a conversation area between terraced houses to create two-story homes. At the back of the house is a narrow site with a separate studio building.
Ao-ft founding director Liz Tatarintseva states that "Spruce House and Studio was designed to fit gently within their streetscape and site, but to add interest and delight too. Crafting places that reimagine their historic beginnings and reinterpret their functions – in this case a shop front becoming a home – makes for a fascinating design process."
Image Credit: Ao-ft
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cross-laminated Timber Construction
- The use of cross-laminated timber as a primary construction material for residential and commercial buildings offers an opportunity for sustainable and efficient building practices.
- Minimalist Architecture
- Minimalist architecture in urban areas creates a balance between functionality and aesthetic design, while utilizing efficient use of space.
- Adaptive Reuse of Existing Structures
- The adaptive reuse of existing structures, such as repurposing a shopfront to a home, can create unique and sustainable living spaces within urban areas.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- The construction industry can incorporate cross-laminated timber as a sustainable and efficient material for building residential and commercial structures.
- Architecture
- The use of minimalist architecture in urban areas can offer solutions for efficient use of limited space while maintaining aesthetic design.
- Real Estate
- The adaptive reuse of existing structures provides opportunities for real estate developers to create unique and sustainable living spaces within urban areas.
