London design studio dRMM completes the WorkStack, which is a layer of industrial units stacked on top of one another located in Greenwich. It is made from cross-laminated timber and is made for the Greenwich Enterprise Board supported by the Greater London Authority.
Co-founder of the studio Alex de Rijke explains that "The project was deliberately designed as a model to address the problem of makers being pushed out of urban centers because of residential development. It also gives a powerful message that light industrial can mean socially and environmentally inspirational." It has a stepped structure and references the stacks of cut timber with 14 units fitted on the location. It is top-heavy and great for a covered space for a central loading bay as well.
Image Credit: drMM, Fred Howarth
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Elevated Industrial Spaces
- The construction of stacked industrial units showcases an innovative approach to urban spaces, providing opportunities for elevated and compact work environments.
- Cross-laminated Timber
- The use of cross-laminated timber in construction highlights a growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly building materials.
- Preserving Maker Spaces
- The WorkStack building demonstrates a trend towards preserving maker spaces in urban areas, offering solutions for the challenge of displacement due to residential development.
Sectors Adopting This
- Urban Development
- The stacked industrial units present an innovative solution for maximizing limited urban space, sparking opportunities for new approaches to urban development.
- Sustainable Construction
- The use of cross-laminated timber in the WorkStack building creates opportunities for the sustainable construction industry, promoting eco-friendly alternatives to traditional building materials.
- Workspaces and Co-working
- The design of the WorkStack building addresses the need for compact and efficient workspaces, opening avenues for disruptive innovation in the co-working industry.
