YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
LONDON
STATUS:
COMPLETED
About the Project
This particular endeavour was much more than just a project for us. We have been invited into the home of our CEO, Arthur Mamou-Mani and his wife Sandy to help them transform an old building into a sustainable oasis in the heart of London. It was an exercise in harmony and finding a common language that represent our values of circularity, well-being and innovation. Through the use of renewable materials like clay, fermented sugar, wood, London brick, and innovative biomaterials and a close collaboration with our partner Fab.Pub, this circular dream home came to life.
Mamou-Mani served as the architect for the complete reconfiguration of a rooftop flat in South London. The project included securing planning permission from Southwark Council for a basement extension. This extra space added a valuable 10m² which turned the box room into a spacious second bedroom. This extra space was cleverly excavated from the basement, creating additional room for the second bedroom. A standout feature of the design is the custom staircase, which was fabricated and built by Mamou-Mani’s sister company, Fab.Pub, showcasing their integrated approach to architecture and fabrication.
The Concept
Concept of the Circular House in London
The Circular House in London is a testament to sustainable living, innovation, and harmony. This project was more than just a renovation; it was a transformation of an old building into a sustainable oasis in the heart of London. The concept revolves around:
- Circularity:
Emphasizing the use of renewable materials such as clay, fermented sugar, wood, London brick, and innovative biomaterials. This approach ensures minimal waste and promotes recycling and reusability.
- Well-being:
Creating a living space that enhances the well-being of its inhabitants. The design focuses on natural light, ventilation, and the use of non-toxic materials to create a healthy living environment.
- Innovation:
Collaborating with partners like Fab.Pub to integrate cutting-edge technologies and materials. This includes the use of digital fabrication techniques to create bespoke elements that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
The Circular House stands as a testament to the possibilities of sustainable architecture and the positive impact it can have on urban living.
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TEAM
Mamou-Mani Architects
Arthur Mamou-Mani, Bilal Mian, Fun Yuen, James Cheung, Krishna Bhat, Hsiaoju Lee, Valeria Hapun, Ariadna Wahab, Wenxin Xu.
Fab Pub
Jonah Maxted, Jing Wen Chiou, Mathias Gmachl, Rongcheng Li, Jeremy Felson, Giovanni Panico