Queen’s Park Garden Retreat is designed for a couple wanting a new space, away from the family home, to work, work out and rejuvenate. The building was designed holistically to prioritise well-being, environmentally and for our clients.
Nestled in its landscape the building is constructed of woodcrete composite blocks, a dry stack structural walling system formed of recycled timber, concrete and insulation. This system is cost-effective and thermally efficient. The timber roof structure is planted with an extensive green roof, topped with meadow wildflowers punctuated with roof lights.
The façade is faced with layered concrete, pigmented to compliment the red brickwork on the surrounding buildings. To be bee-friendly and encourage pollinators, holes have been drilled into the façade to provide a safe nesting place for solitary bees. The less visible elevations are finished with an external cork render.
The building comprises a sunken courtyard, yoga studio, sauna, shower, washroom and study.
The yoga studio opens onto the courtyard and is a simple, pared-back space lined with natural, breathable materials; rustic clay plastered walls, timber-faced built-in storage and exposed timber roof soffit.
In the timber-lined study, a bespoke built-in desk overlooks a raised planter and the garden beyond. All the spaces are naturally lit, tactile and warm. The quality of the materials and construction speaks for itself and provides a cool, calm characterful space, for our clients to retreat from their busy life in London.
Project currently under construction
Queen’s Park Garden Retreat is designed for a couple wanting a new space, away from the family home, to work, work out and rejuvenate. The building was designed holistically to prioritise well-being, environmentally and for our clients.
Nestled in its landscape the building is constructed of woodcrete composite blocks, a dry stack structural walling system formed of recycled timber, concrete and insulation. This system is cost-effective and thermally efficient. The timber roof structure is planted with an extensive green roof, topped with meadow wildflowers punctuated with roof lights.
The façade is faced with layered concrete, pigmented to compliment the red brickwork on the surrounding buildings. To be bee-friendly and encourage pollinators, holes have been drilled into the façade to provide a safe nesting place for solitary bees. The less visible elevations are finished with an external cork render.
The building comprises a sunken courtyard, yoga studio, sauna, shower, washroom and study.
The yoga studio opens onto the courtyard and is a simple, pared-back space lined with natural, breathable materials; rustic clay plastered walls, timber-faced built-in storage and exposed timber roof soffit.
In the timber-lined study, a bespoke built-in desk overlooks a raised planter and the garden beyond. All the spaces are naturally lit, tactile and warm. The quality of the materials and construction speaks for itself and provides a cool, calm characterful space, for our clients to retreat from their busy life in London.
Project currently under construction
