Material reuse
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about material reuse
Project • By STRÅ • Community Centres
Flishuset
Flishuset is a story of breathing new life into an old, dilapidated woodchip house. Completing the transformation of an old sawmill into museum and event grounds, Flishuset will complement the current facilities with two open and flexible spaces for art exhibitions, events, meetings, and educational purposes.The project carefully balances preservation, reinterpretation, and sustainability within a historically sensitive context.
Thurston Empson
The building is characterized by its exposed structural system, which is an interpretation of the traditional barn construction employed in the original woodchip house. Connected through traditional joinery techniques, the structural members communicate a history of craftsmanship while contribu... More
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 THISS Studio • Offices
SALT HQ
Nestled in London’s creative Shoreditch neighbourhood, SALT HQ is a light-filled and welcoming work and event space. Conceived and completed by London-based THISS Studio for SALT, an independent communications studio, the thoughtfully designed space prioritises material reuse, natural materials, flexibility, and simplicity.
Felix Speller
An adaptable and welcoming space
SALT HQ, the studio’s first dedicated workspace, is a reflection of its commitment to imaginative and sustainable design. As a PR and communications studio, SALT has championed THISS Studio’s people-first and material-first approach to architecture. Inspired by their work ethic, SALT commissioned THISS Studio to create a new spatial plan for... More