Modular green
With a flavour of Bauhaus, principles of reduce, reuse, recycle are explored to the next level in this demountable building.
📍Location
🏢Building Details
Completed 2020, shortlisted for Property Week 2022 Climate Crisis Initiative
34,000 sq. ft., stepped over 6-storeys
Hybrid structure combining cross laminated timber + steel
👷🏾♀️Developer & Contractor
Stewart Whiting – Director of Product at Storey (British Land)
Chris Winn – Property Asset Manager at Boultbee Brooks
✍️Architects & Engineers
Andrew Waugh – Founder & Director at Waugh Thistleton Architects
Anthony Thistleton-Smith – Founder & Director at Waugh Thistleton Architects
Ana Lourenco – Associate at Waugh Thistleton Architects
Karoline Baumer – Design Manager at Storey
Stephen Stringer – Director at Sandy Brown
Alex Brock – Pre Construction Manager at B&K Structures
Clive Fussell – Director at Engenuiti
🌱Sustainability
BREEAM Excellent + sequestered CO2 500 tonnes Co2eq
The building can be ultimately demounted + materials reused once it reaches end of useful life: structure bolted together + elements such as SIP panels, cladding, steel balustrades used for zero waste
Honest interior design avoids unnecessary materials: CLT left exposed with offcuts repurposed as furniture
15% of operational energy generated onsite through PV panels + air source heat pump
🥦 Wellbeing
With no internal load bearing walls + minimal internal columns the building has a completely flexible + modular interior – its demountable partition system means space can be reconfigured overnight responding to changing needs
Spacious terraces overlooking Regent’s canal designed to allow multiple working styles
High performing ventilation system + openable windows
Natural colour palette: earthy tones + natural textures reinforces connection to nature
Specialist acousticians enhanced sound absorption qualities of the timber: improving comfort to ensure productivity isn’t affected
🎈Bonus feature
Partnering with local social enterprise the Shoreditch Trust, a ground floor café called Waterhouse Restaurant provides culinary training for 16-19 year olds facing difficult circumstances. This hidden canalside gem serves a range of local, ethically sourced healthy food.
🔗 Check it out https://waughthistleton.com/6-orsman-road/
