London-based architecture firm Emulsion embarks on its "first self-initiated development" and it is an industrial-style apartment building. The site was previously the location of a 1950s off-license. The practice designs a trio of homes that preserve the aesthetic of the previous structure. Emulsion makes this decision in favor of a more sustainable architectural development and use of resources.
The industrial-style apartment building is bold and eye-catching. While the old and the new are blended, the boundary between them is emphasized with material use. Emulsion uses metal and steel to accentuate the design. In order to create a modern and light-filled space, the architectural firm installs "large sliding pocket doors, roof lights and full-height windows."
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Industrial-Style Apartment Buildings
Emulsion Uses Metal and Steel for the Albany Road Project
Trend Themes
1. Industrial-style Buildings - The trend of industrial-style building designs continues, offering opportunities to utilize metal and steel to create bold and sustainable architectural designs.
2. Sustainable Architecture - Designers are focusing on creating sustainable architectural developments by preserving the aesthetic of existing structures and making use of resources.
3. Large Sliding Pocket Doors - Inclusion of large sliding pocket doors, roof lights and full-height windows is an ongoing trend to create modern and light-filled spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovative architecture firms can leverage the trend of industrial-style designs to create unique and sustainable developments.
2. Construction - Involved parties in the construction industry could adapt to incorporating large sliding pocket doors into structures to create modern and light-filled spaces.
3. Real Estate - Real estate developers can adapt to the trend of industrial-style apartments to offer unique housing options that preserve the aesthetic and make use of sustainable resources.