âStudio DERA has started construction on an innovative âinsulated earthâ community facility on allotments in Mitcham, south Londonâ
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The design is for an outdoor, unheated space that is divided into two masses with overlaying roofs, separating the classroom and toilet with a covered courtyard in-between. Informed by both its green space context and the needs of its multi-age users, the building will be led by sustainable design principles, utilising thermal mass and orientation to make it habitable during the allotment seasons. With collaboration from james.green.uk and
@tom_day_vees from the Bartlett Manufacturing and Design Exchange
@b__made , and the CobBauge Project
@cobbauge @plymuni , the building will be constructed with naturally sourced materials, including CobBauge walls (insulated rammed earth) and timber.â
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Location: Mitcham, Mertonâ
Local authority: The London Borough of Mertonâ
Type of project: New Build Allotmentâ
Client: Hadley Road Community Allotment CICâ
Architect:
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Structural engineer:
@priceandmyers ,
@barryhoneysett.engineers
Funding/sponsorship:
@moathomes , Beddington,
@secfoundation , Merton Civicâ Pride Fund
@merton_council , The National Lottery Fund,
@southernhousinguk , localâ fundraising, Speedy Hire Croydon
@speedyhire ,
@hubworkshop ,
@b__made â
Special thanks: Matthew Fox
@foxecoarc coarc and Steve Goodhewâ
Start on site: April 2024â
Completion: October 2024â
Gross internal floor area: 28m²â
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1. Visualisation:
@studiodera_ and
@composition_s.t.u.d.i.o
2. Footing excavations plan:
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2. Elevations:
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3. Tapered formwork prototype:
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4. University of Plymouth led CobBauge Project:
@studiodera_ â
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