2 Newham's Row, UK
Upper storeys have been added to an existing brick warehouse, utilising copper-faced panels clamped into a standard aluminium curtain walling system, concealing a steel frame structure. These panels alternate with full height windows to generate a rigorous, modulating elevation to each face of the cube form.
The architect judges in the Copper in Architecture Awards 8 chose the building for its combination of simple form and richness of elevational treatment to create a contemporary addition to an existing building.
They were particularly impressed with the simple but inspired use of copper cladding which adopts a sculptural softness of surface. This contrasts with the other materials used and anticipates the natural evolution of the copper's colour and texture over time.
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Owner:
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Newhams Row
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Completion date:
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2002
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Country:
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United Kingdom
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City:
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South London
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Street:
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2 Newhams Row
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Latitude:
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51.498919
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Longitude:
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-0.0808729
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Location:
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Applications:
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Facades
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Type of building:
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Office buildings
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Copper used:
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Classic
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Estate:
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Upgrade
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Title:
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Glas Architects + Designers
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Address & description:
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Unit W215, Holywell Centre, Phipp Street, London EC2A 4PS |
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Homepage:
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