Studio Verve Architects has been granted
planning permission for a new build delicatessen within the Kingsland
Conservation Area in Hackney, London. The deli/restaurant is proposed as a
lightweight insertion to an existing car-park between two existing buildings in
Haggerston. Conceived as a
simple glass insertion with bamboo landscaping within to bring greenery into
the deli interior; the building is drawing from its context whilst providing a
visual relief to the heaviness of the brick exteriors of the neighbouring
buildings. Glu-lam portal frame structures support a glass wrap-around skin;
differentiated at certain areas with timber louvers or solid roofing. The upper
floor is perceived as an extension from the serving counter and the stairs that
lead to it. Occupying 118sqm over two floors, the new deli building is
envisaged to serve a growing demand from both residents and people who work
around the area, especially with the new East London line. Located on Arbutus
Street, the street leads to a wonderful view of the park and church beyond. Sun-shading is
provided by a combination of high level timber trellis louvers and solid
insulated aluminium roofing to mediate the degree of light and heat
transmittance. The end brick gable wall of the existing adjacent building
doubles as the interior wall of the deli- providing a warm textured exposed
brick surface.
Outdoor sittings are also provided for those
who like to enjoy alfresco dining in the sunshine especially during the summer
months. These outdoor seats and clientele are critical in providing a powerful
visual clue for passing vehicular and foot traffic on the high street –
signifying the presence of the delicatessen in this slip road. There is an outdoor
garden area between the Deli and the adjacent building where lush greenery will
be maintained to provide for visual relief from within the Deli. Part of this
area opening into Arbutus St will be set aside for refuse bins and recycle
bins- for ease of refuse collection. A side entrance is provided for this
purpose.