HASA Architects has completed works to transform a derelict horticultural glasshouse at Highgate Bowl in North London into a new event space. The project, inspired by the frame and construction of the original building, explores the possibilities of this forgotten piece of the city by bringing it back into use through a series of small-scale interventions. These sensitive interventions take the form of new external and internal pathways, as well as rooms and furniture pieces that guide visitors through the large open bays of the glasshouse while framing views of the surrounding landscape and Bowl beyond.
Photography by © Simone Bossi
The practice visited the site in January 2017 and set about devising a proposal that would result in the restoration of the derelict glasshouse, creating a versatile event space that could be used for a range of activities including exhibitions and performances. They presented their vision for the glasshouse to the client in February 2017 convincing them of the site?s potential and work began shortly thereafter. Photography by © Simone Bossi
The design?s plywood skin creates a folded landscape that is inspired by the original structure?s frame and panel construction. The new pathways, rooms and furniture pieces are designed in a modular configuration to negotiate the change in levels between each bay and provide separation between visitors and the fragile glass outer skin.
Photography by © Simone Bossi
Birch plywood, finished in a white Osmo...