建筑的几何形状是一个不断变化的几何形式的相互作用。八角形的墙体结构上升形成一个六边形的屋顶,然后框住一个方形的天窗。支撑墙体的主要木柱汇聚在一起,形成支撑屋顶的桁架式结构。这样一来,它们给人以更高的垂直感,因此,既增强了空间感,也增强了结构的几何美感。

The geometry of the architecture is an interplay of changing geometric forms. The octagonal wall structure rises to form a hexagonal roof which then frames a square skylight. The main timber columns that support the walls converge to form a truss-like structure that supports the roof. In so doing they give a heightened sense of verticality and therefore both a greater sense of space and an aesthetic reinforcement of the underlying geometry of the structure.

设计的目的是要设计一个既高质量又经济实惠的结构,让自建者可以快速、方便地组装,并且可以拆卸和重新组装。同样重要的是,它在最终使用和组装过程中的挥发性有机化合物(VOCs)含量要低。每一个元素都有编号,并可插入下一个元素。无需现场切割,所有的螺丝和螺栓固定孔都是预先钻好的。内部和外部衬里都是片状材料,因此没有潮湿的行业,因此在安装过程中几乎没有灰尘和噪音。

The intention was to design a structure that was both high quality yet affordable, quick and easy to assemble by a self builder, and which could be taken down and reassembled. It was also important that it was low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) both in its end-use but also in its assembly. Each element is numbered and slots into the next. There is no on site cutting required and all of the screw and bolt fixing holes are predrilled. Internal and external linings are sheet material so there are no wet trades and therefore almost no dust and little noise created during the erection process.

该结构采用二维平板数控切割技术的数字制造形式。之所以选择这种技术,是因为它既经济实惠(与3D或5轴数控铣相比),同时也是一种现成的技术,许多城镇和大多数城市的车间都提供数控切割。该结构的设计将这一技术推向了极限,所有的元素都被切割和切口以实现互锁。这样做的好处是最大限度地提高了木材的结构性能,避免了现场测量的需要。

The structure uses digital fabrication in the form of 2d flatbed CNC cutting technology. This was chosen as it is both affordable (compared to 3d or 5 axis CNC milling) and also a readily accessible technology, with workshops in many towns and most cities offering CNC cutting. The design of the structure pushes this technology to its limits, all elements are cut and notched to interlock. This has the advantage that it maximises the structural performance of the timber and avoids the need for measuring on site.

该建筑是按照英国现代建筑法规标准建造的,然而,喷涂的隔热材料意味着它是密闭的,确保只需要很少的能源来加热。地板采暖、照明、屋顶灯和带加湿器的抽风机都可以通过智能手机远程控制。这意味着,即使在长时间不使用时,温度也可以控制,空间可以自然或机械通风,以确保在需要时保持干燥、通风良好和温暖。

The building is built to modern UK building regulation standards, however, the sprayed insulation means that it is airtight, ensuring that very little energy is required to heat it. The underfloor heating, lighting, rooflight, and extract fan with a humidistat can all be controlled remotely from a smartphone. This means that even during prolonged periods when not in use the temperature can be controlled and space can be naturally or mechanically ventilated to ensure that remains dry, well ventilated, and warm when needed.

在2人的团队中,主机的搭建需要2天时间,外衬和覆层的安装需要4天时间。内部内衬、地暖、地板和家具又花了4天时间,总共花了20个人日。唯一需要的专业人员是喷雾隔热承包商和一名电工。

With a team of 2 people, the mainframe took 2 days to erect and the external linings and cladding took 4 days to install. The internal linings, underfloor heating, flooring, and furniture took a further 4 days’ work, to a total of 20 person-days. The only specialist required was the spray insulation contractor and an electrician.

建筑师:Studio Ben Allen
面积: 15 m²
年份:2019年
摄影:Ben Tynegate
客户:Jonnie和Rachel Allen
结构工程师:Format Engineers
景观设计:Daniel Bell Landskap
安装公司:Sullivan and Company
数控切割:Hub Workshop
城市:伦敦
国家:英国
Architects: Studio Ben Allen
Area: 15 m²
Year: 2019
Photographs: Ben Tynegate
Client :Jonnie and Rachel Allen
Structural Engineers :Format Engineers
Landscape Design:Daniel Bell Landskap
Installer :Sullivan and Company
Cnc Cutting :Hub Workshop
City:London
Country:United Kingdom