{"id":768475,"date":"2024-12-19T07:50:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/?p=768475"},"modified":"2024-12-23T09:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T09:04:58","slug":"freehaus-completes-phase-1-of-haringey-listed-community-centre-refurb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/buildings\/freehaus-completes-phase-1-of-haringey-listed-community-centre-refurb","title":{"rendered":"Freehaus completes phase 1 of Haringey listed community centre refurb"},"content":{"rendered":"

The building is home to The Trampery, a social enterprise specialising in shared workspace and support for entrepreneurs and creative businesses. The first phase includes the sensitive refurbishment of the public-facing spaces.<\/p>\n

Backed by the Mayor of London\u2019s Good Growth Fund and MHCLG\u2019s Future High Streets Fund, the project \u2013 which received planning permission from Haringey Council in 2021<\/a> \u2013 includes a caf\u00e9, community kitchen, start-up and SME support and a members\u2019 gallery.<\/p>\n

A series of engagement and co-design strategies were also put place during the design process to improve accessibility within the wider community and allow for better representation for residents.<\/p>\n

Originally constructed as offices and showrooms for the Tottenham and Edmonton Gas, Light and Coke Company between 1901 and 1914, the building has suffered from modifications over the years, having been used as offices by the London Borough of Haringey from 1972.<\/p>\n

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Internally, Freehaus has drawn inspiration from the building\u2019s Edwardian heritage and sought to re-establish the scale and grandeur of the former showroom, while refreshing it with a striking colour palette alongside crafted joinery.<\/p>\n

The further phases of the refurbishment will include fa\u00e7ade repairs to the listed building fabric, sustainability upgrades and improved accessibility.<\/p>\n

Freehaus was selected for the commission through open competition by the council in 2020 via the GLA\u2019s A+U framework. The project follows in the footsteps of Gort Scott and Sergison Bates, both of whom have undertaken adaptations to the building following fire damage it sustained during the 2011 civil unrest \u2013 including a temporary community building in July 2012.<\/p>\n

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Architect\u2019s view<\/h2>\n

London\u2019s high streets and community institutions need to be both safe and welcoming and represent their daily users. It has been an honour to work alongside the Trampery, Haringey Council and the GLA to refurbish this important heritage asset, on a prominent stretch of townscape in Tottenham, so that it can better serve a diverse range of local entrepreneurs and support their ambitions.<\/p>\n

The 639 Community Enterprise Centre has been guided by a sensitive, heritage-led approach that embraces a more expansive understanding of heritage rather than one based on conservation alone. Instead, we\u2019ve looked to embed local histories and more contemporary stories into our design approach so that the building reflects a more communal attitude to significance.<\/p>\n

Our deep-dive research into the building\u2019s history from its role as an Edwardian showroom, its use as a council office and its proximity to the 2011 civic unrest embodies a century of community life. As building custodians, it has been our responsibility to tease out these stories and curate them through design touchpoints.<\/p>\n

One such approach is through our choice of colour, referencing both Victorian and Edwardian colour theory. As we shift in this era from candlelight and open fires to gas appliances, we also see a shift in colour use, with the introduction of more vibrant and vivid applications. These approaches influenced our uplifts to the space, from interior finishes through to joinery.<\/p>\n

This, coupled with the introduction of a herringbone floor to the seminar room, embrace the past whilst delivering contemporary functions on a modest budget, leaving the current building users \u2013 like Gina\u2019s caf\u00e9 \u2013 to help write the next chapter in the building\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

For our practice and all key stakeholders, this project demonstrates the importance of our heritage assets and the significance they hold to our local communities, as well as how such approaches can contribute to the Mayor\u2019s High Streets and Town Centres Adaptive Strategies. Together, we have safeguarded the building for future generations whilst offering a dynamic and nurturing space for the local businesses in Tottenham to inhabit and grow.<\/p>\n

Tom Bell, director, Freehaus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stakeholder client\u2019s view<\/h2>\n

This is an exciting step towards revitalising and safeguarding the 639 Community Enterprise Centre, that will see this Grade II-listed building transformed into an accessible and vibrant hub for local businesses, young entrepreneurs and community activities. This is just one of a series of great projects we\u2019re supporting through the Mayor\u2019s Good Growth Fund which is helping to deliver thriving, sustainable and inclusive spaces and accessible community assets across London as we build a fairer and more prosperous city for all.<\/p>\n

Jules Pipe, deputy mayor for planning, regeneration and fire, Greater London Authority<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Project data<\/h2>\n

Start on site<\/strong> 2021
\nCompletion<\/strong> 2024
\nProject size<\/strong> 350m\u00b2 (refurbishment area)
\nConstruction cost<\/strong> Undisclosed
\nClient<\/strong> The Trampery
\nStakeholder client<\/strong> Greater London Authority, Haringey Council
\nLead consultant<\/strong> Freehaus
\nArchitect<\/strong> Freehaus
\nHeritage advisor<\/strong> Freehaus
\nContract administrator<\/strong> Freehaus
\nCDM principal designer<\/strong> Freehaus
\nFF&E consultant<\/strong> Freehaus
\nStructural engineer<\/strong> Price & Myers (stages 2-3), Bob Portway Engineer (stages 4-5)
\nMEP consultant<\/strong> Dowling Blunt Engineers (stages 2-3)
\nHVAC engineer<\/strong> Dowling Blunt Engineers (stages 2-3), Spiritus Technical Services (stages 4-5)
\nElectrical engineer<\/strong> Connolly Electrical (stages 4-5)
\nCost consultant<\/strong> Metric Construction Cost Management (stages 1-3)
\nMain contractor<\/strong> GS Contracts
\nJoiner<\/strong> GS Contracts Joinery
\nBuilding control approved inspector<\/strong> H+O Consulting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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