Residential Facility Located in Stroud Green
In the heart of Finsbury Park, North London, a transformation has taken place. A disused concrete garage has been converted into a single-storey, timber-clad office, now known as the Stroud Green Housing Centre 1. This modest yet functional office space serves as a permanent home for the Stroud Green Housing Co-operative, replacing its former premises on a nearby corner site 1.
The design and architecture of the Stroud Green Housing Centre emphasize a compact, purposeful use of space within a footprint of only 38 square metres. Despite its modest size, the brief required it to accommodate key functions such as staff desks, an accessible toilet, a kitchenette, and space for hosting tenant annual general meetings. This compactness demanded careful planning to maximize every part of the interior layout, providing a secure and practical base for the cooperative 1.
The building introduces a small but confident civic presence to the neighbourhood while maintaining residential harmony. Its timber façade presents a discreet but warm frontage aligned with the quiet street setting 1. The choice of materials includes Russwood Lunawood Thermapine timber cladding, Velfac glazing, and other quality finishes, balancing modesty with durability and aesthetic value 1.
The entrance sequence of the Stroud Green Housing Centre emphasizes its civic role. Visitors enter through a covered porch with a mirrored ceiling, extending the public realm into the site 1. The concrete plinth, timber panels as columns, and the articulation of a pediment are details that aim to give the office a sense of confidence 1.
Inside, the open-plan layout uses color and zoning to define different functions. Teal vinyl at the entrance, mint green around the desks, and yellow in the kitchen create distinct areas without compromising the overall flow 1. Additionally, the architects used height and volume to expand the sense of space, with a central clerestory and additional daylight from sun tunnels 1.
Around 15% of the floor area is dedicated to a generous accessible toilet 1. The office is located on a quiet residential street in Haringey, ensuring a peaceful working environment for the co-operative 1.
The Stroud Green Housing Centre, designed by Owain Williams Architects, is a testament to adaptive reuse, transforming a previously redundant garage site into a modern, community-focused workspace. It contributes positively to the local context with thoughtful materiality and design simplicity 15.
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