ART CATHEDRAL - CONNECTION TO HARRINGAY WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
The Art Cathedral is inspired by the Harringay Warehouse District of the first years of the 20th century. It aligns with the self-build / self-development stimulus that identifies the unique Spirit of Community that makes up the Harringay Warehouse District. As a result, we seek to rescue and revalue the highly dynamic energy of the area resulting from the clash of differences as an incubator cluster for “make of” applied to the arts and design.
The morphology of the pavilion is a simple gesture of unfolding the outline of the plot, reinterpreting the iconic warehouse architecture with distinct triangular profiles.
This results in a cluster of reinterpreted warehouses modules tightly packed together, which can work as individual spaces for parallel activities, or combined as a single large atrium.
Regarding the technical / constructive issue, the pavilion is designed to be built with reused or discarded materials.
The main structural frames are made from recycled steel profiles, so it would be helpful to hire a metallurgical craftsman to assist in the assembly of the structure. The cables within the main frame will be made of electrical cables recovered from salvage depots.
