Feilden Fowles Studio London, Waterloo City Farm Office, Architecture, Architect, Images

Feilden Fowles Studio, Waterloo City Farm

Architecture Practice Offices in Southwest London, England, UK

12 Aug 2017

Feilden Fowles Studio London

Architects: Feilden Fowles Studio

Location: Oasis Farm Waterloo, South London, UK

Feilden Fowles Studio, Oasis Farm Waterloo

photo © David Grandorge

Feilden Fowles master-planned Waterloo City Farmfrom the design of animal pens, sheltered outdoor classroom and barn, to their new studio which was offered in exchange for their design services.

The positioning of the studio against the north boundary creates a south-facing courtyard garden.

photos © Edmund Fowles

The timber frame structure clad with corrugated Onduline sheets, can be dismantled and re-erected when the lease comes to an end. The materiality and approach are redolent of agricultural building forms.

photos © David Grandorge

To the north the timber frame projects at high level to articulate large lights which run the full length of the space, referencing traditional artist studios and providing generous diffuse light and cross ventilation.

photos © David Grandorge

The long south elevation is articulated by steel T-columns and full-height glazing shaded by the overhanging roof.

photos © David Grandorge

The 1830mm column grid and 2440mm datum running around the ply-lined interior, demonstrates how proportions have been carefully calibrated to minimise cuts and waste.

photo © Kendal-Noctor

Feilden Fowles Studio at Oasis Farm Waterloo – Building Information

Location: London
Architect/Client: Feilden Fowles Architects
Structural Engineer: Structure Workshop
Main Contractor/Builder: Miles Builders
Joinery Company: Timber Workshop
Window Supplier: West Leigh
Landscape Design: Dan Pearson Studio
Wood Supplier: S H Somerscales Ltd
Wood Species: British Douglas Fir