# Stacked Greenwich Industrial Units dRMM Completes the WorkStack building of Industrial Units By Amy Duong | Published 2023-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstack References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/11/20/drmm-workstack-industrial-units-london/) & [drmmstudio](https://drmmstudio.com/)  London design studio dRMM completes the WorkStack, which is a layer of industrial units [stacked on top of one another](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set) located in Greenwich. It is made from [cross-laminated timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twofamily-house) and is made for the Greenwich Enterprise Board supported by the [Greater London Authority](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre). 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 19% - 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Civic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroud-green-housing-centre.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Green-Timber Glad Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumber-4.md) - [Laminated-Timber Minimal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spruce-house.md) - [Cross-Laminated Timber Renovated Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/843-n-spring-street.md) - [Stepped Office Blocky Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landsec.md) - [Stacked Cylindrical City Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oopen.md) - [Layered Office Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks.md)