Swiss-Army Wall Project
Project location: Hammersmith, London, UK
Client: Private Client
Contract value: £100,000
Structural engineer: Price and Myers
Main contractor: WS Butcher
Timescale: March 2001 - July 2002.
The complete re-modelling of a standard London Victorian terraced house included a clever way of handling the increased amount of 'stuff' that families accrue, whilst staying true to the feel of the original structure. An innovative ‘Swiss-Army’ wall was designed to house the client’s extensive and varied possessions as well as providing functions for the room itself. These included, variously, a home cinema, hi-fi system, computer, drinks cabinet, fireplace, display area for sculpture, plan-chest (for paperwork) and CD, video and book storage. The concept was that all would be accessible for day-to-day use, but could be easily shut away as required.
This project was published in Bartlett Works, August Projects Ltd in 2004.
Project location: Hammersmith, London, UK
Client: Private Client
Contract value: £100,000
Structural engineer: Price and Myers
Main contractor: WS Butcher
Timescale: March 2001 - July 2002.
The complete re-modelling of a standard London Victorian terraced house included a clever way of handling the increased amount of 'stuff' that families accrue, whilst staying true to the feel of the original structure. An innovative ‘Swiss-Army’ wall was designed to house the client’s extensive and varied possessions as well as providing functions for the room itself. These included, variously, a home cinema, hi-fi system, computer, drinks cabinet, fireplace, display area for sculpture, plan-chest (for paperwork) and CD, video and book storage. The concept was that all would be accessible for day-to-day use, but could be easily shut away as required.
This project was published in Bartlett Works, August Projects Ltd in 2004.
