Architecture company Studio Weave introduces its new work, which is a community center that is lined with wooden details at the Lea Bridge Library located in East London. It is detailed with a red-concrete colonnade that nods to the classic Grade II-listed redbrick building. The library was built in 1905 in an Edwardian style and has a large green space entitled Friendship Gardens.
This is actually what the community wing will overlook when glancing through a glazed facade. Director Je Ahn states, "We envisaged the extension as a hybridized public space; a new town hall with wider opportunities for citizens to participate more fully in public life [...] Hybridised public spaces combine and maximize collective resources, and are unexpected engine rooms for community connection."
Wood-Lined London Libraries
Studio Weave Adds a Wooden Space to the Lea Bridge Library
Trend Themes
1. Wood-lined Community Spaces - The use of wood in creating community spaces creates a warm, inviting environment that encourages community engagement and participation.
2. Glazed Facades for Public Spaces - Using glazed facades in public spaces creates a transparent and inviting atmosphere that encourages participation and community gathering.
3. Hybridized Public Spaces - Creating hybridized public spaces that combine multiple functions maximizes collective resources and provides unexpected opportunities for community connection.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architecture and design firms can capitalize on the trend of creating innovative community spaces that encourage community participation and connection.
2. Library and Education - Libraries and educational institutions can use this trend to create modern community spaces that support learning and collaboration.
3. Community Building and Development - Community building and development organizations can use this trend to create innovative spaces that encourage local community engagement and participation.
