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.