2023
Sunnyside Community Garden,
Sunnyside Community Garden
Sunnyside Community Garden
A transformative community building for a much-loved charity with a long history of providing therapeutic horticulture for people with disabilities, and those recovering from illness.
The brief
Based in Elthorne Park, London, Sunnyside currently operates out of a series of makeshift structures which are not fit for purpose, including a renovated portacabin from a building site. We have been working with the charity to plan a new, permanent base for its volunteers and community engagement activities. Our ongoing role has involved extensive consultation with the community and other stakeholders, as well as involvement in events at the garden.
The brief
Based in Elthorne Park, London, Sunnyside currently operates out of a series of makeshift structures which are not fit for purpose, including a renovated portacabin from a building site. We have been working with the charity to plan a new, permanent base for its volunteers and community engagement activities. Our ongoing role has involved extensive consultation with the community and other stakeholders, as well as involvement in events at the garden.
The brief
Based in Elthorne Park, London, Sunnyside currently operates out of a series of makeshift structures which are not fit for purpose, including a renovated portacabin from a building site. We have been working with the charity to plan a new, permanent base for its volunteers and community engagement activities. Our ongoing role has involved extensive consultation with the community and other stakeholders, as well as involvement in events at the garden.
The design
Our proposal for an omni-directional building, shaped by existing pathways and key views, is intended to feel strongly rooted in the setting: a beautiful organic garden, designated as a site of importance for nature conservation. With picture windows and entrances around its full perimeter, the design ensures a constant sense of connection with the gardens and brings in light.
The design
Our proposal for an omni-directional building, shaped by existing pathways and key views, is intended to feel strongly rooted in the setting: a beautiful organic garden, designated as a site of importance for nature conservation. With picture windows and entrances around its full perimeter, the design ensures a constant sense of connection with the gardens and brings in light.
The design
Our proposal for an omni-directional building, shaped by existing pathways and key views, is intended to feel strongly rooted in the setting: a beautiful organic garden, designated as a site of importance for nature conservation. With picture windows and entrances around its full perimeter, the design ensures a constant sense of connection with the gardens and brings in light.
A small building with big impact
Our step-free design will house an office, kitchenette, new welcoming volunteer space, accessible WC and storage. A covered verandah and outdoor event space are incorporated – all at grade with the landscape - creating an open access facility that can be used year-round.
The structure will replace a previous building that was destroyed by arson and its aesthetic responds to a need and desire to provide something robust, secure and adaptable on an efficient budget. The result is a small building with a big impact, offering a range of sheltered interior and exterior spaces and a permanent, visible hub for Sunnyside.
A small building with big impact
Our step-free design will house an office, kitchenette, new welcoming volunteer space, accessible WC and storage. A covered verandah and outdoor event space are incorporated – all at grade with the landscape - creating an open access facility that can be used year-round.
The structure will replace a previous building that was destroyed by arson and its aesthetic responds to a need and desire to provide something robust, secure and adaptable on an efficient budget. The result is a small building with a big impact, offering a range of sheltered interior and exterior spaces and a permanent, visible hub for Sunnyside.
A small building with big impact
Our step-free design will house an office, kitchenette, new welcoming volunteer space, accessible WC and storage. A covered verandah and outdoor event space are incorporated – all at grade with the landscape - creating an open access facility that can be used year-round.
The structure will replace a previous building that was destroyed by arson and its aesthetic responds to a need and desire to provide something robust, secure and adaptable on an efficient budget. The result is a small building with a big impact, offering a range of sheltered interior and exterior spaces and a permanent, visible hub for Sunnyside.
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Sunnyside Community Garden
Year:
2023
Location: London
, England
Category:
Public
