A mass-timber office was erected in Shoreditch, London. The building was designed by the local studio Waugh Thistleton Architects for The Office Group. The project was aptly named the Black & White Building and the floor plan spans 4,480 square meters.
The firm heavily relied on prefabricated materials. The facade is eye-catching and playful. The architectural firm used a strategically curated combination of three types of wood, including beech, pine, and spruce timber. The aesthetic of the structure's silhouette adds an interesting aesthetic emphasis in the neighborhood where Victorian buildings are dominant. The mass-timber office stands out as the tallest building in the area.
About the aesthetic of the Black & White Building, the Waugh Thistleton Architects stated "there is no narrative here, it is pure modernism."
Sustainable Mass-Timber Offices
Waugh Thistleton Architects Debuts the Black & White Building
Trend Themes
1. Mass-timber Buildings - The emergence of mass-timber buildings in the construction industry, as an environmentally friendly alternative with aesthetic benefits.
2. Prefabricated Materials - The increasing utilization of prefabricated materials in construction, for the purpose of reducing costs and increasing speed and efficiency of construction.
3. Sustainable Architecture - The focus on sustainable architecture in design, creating structures that reduce environmental impact and promote ecological responsibility.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - Incorporating sustainable and efficient construction methods in the industry and utilizing prefabricated materials to increase cost efficiency and speed.
2. Architecture Industry - Developing techniques to incorporate eco-friendly materials and promote sustainable architecture in designs.
3. Real Estate Industry - Identifying opportunities in the increased demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible buildings, and incorporating them in development strategies.