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Project • By Jan Kattein Architects • Art Galleries
Art Park Harrow
In Harrow town centre, northwest London, a cluster of demountable studios and gallery spaces is creating new opportunities for culture and enterprise. Designed by London-based studio Jan Kattein Architects (JKA) in collaboration with pioneering social enterprise Meanwhile Space CIC, Art Park Harrow was initiated by Harrow Council as a way to strengthen the town centre’s resilience and help reverse the decline that followed the closure of several major retailers.
Jan Kattein Architects
Jan Kattein Architects
Repurposing a council-owned car park
Set on a council-owned car park, Art Park Harrow comprises 15 self-contained studios and six micro gallery spaces. The choice of location represents a considered attempt to d... More
Project • By YOOP Architects • Apartments
Box Tree Affordable Housing
Itʼs ʻpeople first architectureʼ, delivers for people now and the future, with low running and maintenance costs. The scheme will be quiet and private for both the resident and wider community, a true sustainable and respectful development for people. The scheme focuses on quality private amenity space and noise. The front of the building has a screen type wall which mediates between the street and homes. This allows residents to feel as if they are not on show. Balconies have been screened with a vertical louver type pattern to allow residents to see out but others not to see in. The screen solution also respects the wider community to screen any items on balconies which can negatively disrupt the visual appearance of a scheme. Noise betwe... More