Stadthaus | Hackney | 9 fl | U/C

[gothicform]

more on it here -
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=1313

i dont know if the structure is entirely wooden. perhaps not. it is only partly wooden though but perhaps more extensively so than stadthaus.

[NothingBetterToDo]

I thought it was the one in Edmonton - they had a story about it in the local paper. I didn't like it at first, but its really grown on me. Edmonton Green is a right shithole, needs something to drag it out of the mire its in.

Could really do with more interesting landscaping though - some trees wouldnt go amiss, it would really help it blend in and stop it looking quite stark and overbearing.

[fitz44]

A little more info from De Zeen magazine here;

The building has been designed using a cross-laminated timber panel system. The system has been pioneered by manufacturers KLH of Austria and is akin to jumbo plywood, arriving on site in panels up to 9m in length. This will be the first building in the world of this height to construct not only load-bearing walls and floor slabs but also stair and lift cores entirely from timber.

Each of the panels is prefabricated including cutouts for windows and doors. As the panels arrive on site they are immediately craned into position, dramatically reducing the time on site. The entire nine-story structure will be up and built within nine weeks.

Timber absorbs carbon throughout its natural life and continues to store that carbon when cut. The fabric of the Murray Grove tower will store over 181 tonnes of carbon. Additionally, by not using a reinforced concrete frame, a further 125 tonnes of carbon are saved from entering the atmosphere. This is equivalent to 21 years of carbon emissions from a building of this size.



The concept for the façade is inspired by the work of artist Gerhard Richter. Recording the changing light and shadows formed on the vacant site by surrounding buildings and trees, the pattern was captured through a sun-path animation. The resulting image was pixellated and blurred, then picked up and wrapped around the building.

The exterior cladding forming this pixilated image is made up of over 5,000 individual panels across the building in three shades: white, grey and black. The 1200×150mm panels are manufactured by Eternit and made up of 70% waste timber.

Each of the twenty-nine apartments will have their own internal balcony and with the deep-set windows these will appear as the ‘missing pieces’ on the façade; an additional punctuated rhythm over the abstract image of the façade.

[Manuel]

Originally Posted by fitz44

A little more info from De Zeen magazine here;

The building has been designed using a cross-laminated timber panel system. The system has been pioneered by manufacturers KLH of Austria and is akin to jumbo plywood, arriving on site in panels up to 9m in length. This will be the first building in the world of this height to construct not only load-bearing walls and floor slabs but also stair and lift cores entirely from timber.

Each of the panels is prefabricated including cutouts for windows and doors. As the panels arrive on site they are immediately craned into position, dramatically reducing the time on site. The entire nine-story structure will be up and built within nine weeks.

Timber absorbs carbon throughout its natural life and continues to store that carbon when cut. The fabric of the Murray Grove tower will store over 181 tonnes of carbon. Additionally, by not using a reinforced concrete frame, a further 125 tonnes of carbon are saved from entering the atmosphere. This is equivalent to 21 years of carbon emissions from a building of this size.



The concept for the façade is inspired by the work of artist Gerhard Richter. Recording the changing light and shadows formed on the vacant site by surrounding buildings and trees, the pattern was captured through a sun-path animation. The resulting image was pixellated and blurred, then picked up and wrapped around the building.

The exterior cladding forming this pixilated image is made up of over 5,000 individual panels across the building in three shades: white, grey and black. The 1200×150mm panels are manufactured by Eternit and made up of 70% waste timber.

Each of the twenty-nine apartments will have their own internal balcony and with the deep-set windows these will appear as the ‘missing pieces’ on the façade; an additional punctuated rhythm over the abstract image of the façade.

Very interesting!

[NothingBetterToDo]

Possibly, we'll add to the list and if no-one objects we can assume that we do have another 'world's tallest' title

[fitz44]

double post...

[fitz44]

[fitz44]

Well this is shooting up fast, a nine week construction schedule I think for the main structure to go up and it certainly appears to be on track. Pity the white sheet is hiding what must be a visually weird looking build.





Literally around the corner on Forston St this small primary school extension shows another interesting use of wood for surface cladding.





It's nicely detailed, modern design with sympathetic materials. The staircase must be a pleasure for the kids to climb.





Hint of a structural facade?

[fitz44]

[fitz44]

Nearby the stunning Bridge Academy School by BDP on Laburnam St is taking shape. A really wonderful design (wood again - the material of choice nowadays!) sited right next to the canal.

A nice video tour of the design here;

http://www.bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk/tour.htm







Around the back on the canal-side the central courtyard rooftop. Award winning stuff?





A couple of images showing the completed scheme.

[fitz44]

Unfortunately this one is wrapped up tight and there's not much to see externally. It has topped out and reached full height now, the insulation layer of cladding has started to go on (waterproof membrane?) at first floor level;

[fitz44]

This is slowly being unwrapped now and the Richter-inspired facade can be seen. Although this build is more interesting for what can't be seen - the entirely timber framed structure from the first floor upwards!

[fitz44]

A bit more of the facade is revealed;



At the end of the road Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios East Road development is U/C.

[fitz44]

I had a chat with the site manager today - if only all builds were so friendly! He told me that the green credentials of the building extend all the way through to the cladding which is 80% recycled wood fibre. He also said that all the flats were sold out months ago - completion is due around the end of November.





Pixelated Gerhard Richter inspired cladding;

[NothingBetterToDo]

That's quite nice actually, one of the better examples of random square cladding i've seen (of which i'm not generally a fan of).

[fitz44]

Well the hoardings are still up but this looks complete externally apart from a couple of handrails still to be fixed etc. The cladding looks good, soft greys and the finish isn't too artificial looking. The only complaint is the regular SSC lament - if only it was taller!

[fitz44]

This is now completed and has proven to be a very significant addition to the London architectural scene.



We can now see the ground floor complete and by cladding it in stone the architects have made a knowing reference to the fact that this floor is constructed in concrete;



The rest of the structure as we know is entirely of wood; stairs, walls floors, ceilings etc plus it has recycled cladding. The first time this technique has been used on this scale in London;



Small improvements have been made at ground level like the addition of a playground to the south of the building;



And a little rebranding has taken place, the block is now called (perhaps more appropriately) the Graphite Apartments;









One for the Completed Projects Thread Foxy!

[henry]

I like it, and thanks for all your efforts in documenting this one.

[Manuel]

Me too!
And thanks to both of you for updating this thread and the North London one.


What about the Bridge Academy Fitz? any progress? should nearing external completion by now...

[fitz44]

A pleasure guys!
The Bridge Academy is complete Manuel and - I think occupied. I'll get some updated shots next time I'm in the area.