London design studio Coffey Architects completes the Tannery, which is a mixed-use project space located in Bermondsey. It blends elements of housing, a gallery by the central courtyard, and artist's studios all in one space. It is made with reference to the industrial heritage of the location and retains elements of this through the material and form of the building.
Phil Coffey speaks to Dezeen, stating "The [resident's] courtyard is wild and offers a very different character to the hard paved public spaces that surround The Tannery. Across the site and growing masterplan the external spaces have been designed to bring a variety of experience to the area, to create a vibrant ground plane whilst maintaining privacy to ground floor homes."
Image Credit: Drawing Room, Tannery Arts, Phil Coffey
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mixed-use Project Spaces
- The Tannery demonstrates the trend of integrating multiple functions in a single space, offering diverse experiences for residents and visitors.
- Industrial Heritage Design
- The incorporation of industrial elements in the design of The Tannery reflects a growing trend of honoring and preserving the history of a location in contemporary architecture.
- Blended Urban Living and Art
- Coffey Architects' creation of a space that combines housing, a gallery, and artist's studios in The Tannery represents the trend of fostering synergy between art and urban living environments.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The Tannery project by Coffey Architects highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity in designing more versatile, multi-functional spaces that cater to the diverse needs of residents and visitors.
- Real Estate
- The successful execution of mixed-use projects like The Tannery opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate industry, allowing for the development of unique spaces that offer a blend of experiences and functions.
- Art and Culture
- The integration of a gallery and artist's studios within The Tannery showcases the disruptive innovation potential in creating immersive and interactive art spaces that merge seamlessly with urban living environments.
