{"id":718901,"date":"2023-11-08T09:19:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T09:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/?p=718901"},"modified":"2023-11-09T09:47:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T09:47:04","slug":"aj-climate-champions-podcast-how-studio-weaves-je-ahn-used-28-species-of-local-trees-for-library-pavilion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/news\/aj-climate-champions-podcast-how-studio-weaves-je-ahn-used-28-species-of-local-trees-for-library-pavilion","title":{"rendered":"AJ Climate Champions podcast: Je Ahn on setting up Studio Weave and working with found materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, Ahn describes how he realised his ambition to use local timber from London\u2019s trees at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/specification\/case-study-lea-bridge-library-pavilion-by-studio-weave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lea Bridge Library Pavilion<\/a> despite no sales channel existed for sourcing local timber and the need to prove its chain of custody because it had no FSC certification.<\/p>\n<p>We also discuss how working with found materials requires a willingness and ability to improvise as a designer and creates new aesthetic opportunities. In the case of Lea Bridge Library Pavilion, this approach lends warmth and informality to the space. \u2018You have to be ready to change your mind to suit the requirement,\u2019 says Ahn.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_675800\" class=\" wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1034px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-675800 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.rt.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/12124405\/Lea-Bridge-Library-Studio-Weave-Community-Centre-Jim-Stephenson-12-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.rt.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/12124405\/Lea-Bridge-Library-Studio-Weave-Community-Centre-Jim-Stephenson-12-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.rt.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/12124405\/Lea-Bridge-Library-Studio-Weave-Community-Centre-Jim-Stephenson-12-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.rt.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/12124405\/Lea-Bridge-Library-Studio-Weave-Community-Centre-Jim-Stephenson-12-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.rt.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/12124405\/Lea-Bridge-Library-Studio-Weave-Community-Centre-Jim-Stephenson-12-230x184.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lea Bridge Library by Studio Weave<\/p>\n\t<p class=\"inline_image_source\" style=\"max-width: 1034px;\">Source:Jim Stephenson<\/p><\/div>\n<p>He describes sustainability as project-specific. \u2018I\u2019m very interested in where we get our materials,\u2019 he says, explaining that timber is not always the best solution. It\u2019s all about achieving the right balance for a given project. \u2018Whatever I put out in the world has to have a purpose beyond what was initially set out,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>Visitor numbers at Lea Valley Library in Waltham Forest have jumped from 3,000 to 20,000\/year since Studio Weave\u2019s extension completed in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>AJ Climate Champions is hosted by Hattie Hartman and George Morgan. To catch up on all episodes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/podcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Find Climate Champions on your favourite podcast app: subscribe via <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1SFHoLtacs5fp1rOgENDl9?si=c0Rl25WCQpGm8tpvobBOdw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/climate-champions-with-hattie-hartman\/id1536913247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FyY2hpdGVjdHNqb3VybmFsL2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjm6pr3sObsAhUUcxoKHUBbBiAQ4aUDegQIARAD&amp;hl=en-CH\">Google Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deezer.com\/us\/show\/1882312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deezer<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/architectsjournal.podbean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Podbean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/689ra5RcAbatF5cQbYFeUd?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>About Je Ahn<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/practice\/aj-40-under-40-je-ahn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ 40 under 40<\/a> architect Je Ahn co-founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studioweave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studio Weave<\/a> in 2007.\u00a0 Born in South Korea, Je came to the UK at age 13. He trained at Bath, TU Delft and London Met, starting his practice while still a student.<\/p>\n<p>Initially known for its innovative work with timber in a series of pavilions, Studio Weave\u2019s portfolio now includes public realm work, community-focused public projects and 23 units of social housing over Hackney Wick station, due to start on site soon.<\/p>\n<p>Studio Weave shares office space and frequently collaborates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecture00.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architecture 00<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Projects and resources mentioned in this episode<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studioweave.com\/projects\/lea-bridge-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lea Bridge Library Pavilion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saunders-seasonings.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saunders Seasoning<\/a>, now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallenandfelled.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fallen and Felled<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bennettsassociates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bennetts Associates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ashwelltimber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashwells \u2013 Reclaimed Tropical Timber<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.longbench.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Long Bench<\/a>, Littlehampton<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebastiancox.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sebastian Cox<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/smith-mordak-34335055\/%3ForiginalSubdomain=uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smith Mordak<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/publica.co.uk\/team-robert-mull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert Mull<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmet.ac.uk\/schools\/art-architecture-and-design\/studios\/archive\/2015\/professional-diploma-in-architecture-riba-part-ii\/free-unit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London Met, Free Unit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studioweave.com\/projects\/finsbury-circus-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finsbury Circus public realm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studioweave.com\/projects\/hackney-wick-first\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hackney Wick social housing<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Credits<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Climate Champions is produced in association with ACAN, the Architects\u2019 Climate Action Network<br \/>\nPodcast produced and edited by Simon Aldous<br \/>\nMusic:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/edmilsondopifano\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmilson do P\u00edfano<\/a>, Forr\u00f3 de dois Amigos. Interpretation:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tanakadopife\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Felipe Tanaka<\/a>\u00a0e banda Balaio de Bai\u00e3o<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, Ahn describes how he realised his ambition to use local timber from London\u2019s trees at Lea Bridge Library Pavilion despite no sales channel existed for sourcing local timber and the need to prove its chain of custody because it had no FSC certification. 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