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Phoenix Road Performance Gardens

A Community Street Garden

The Phoenix Road Performing Gardens, developed with Nooma and the London Borough of Camden, was the winning entry in the LFA’s ‘Somers Town Acts’ competition. The scheme created a street garden for community gatherings, storytelling, and performance. Lightweight materials and simple construction techniques were prioritised, with ‘The Performer’ built using a column and truss grid for quick assembly and stability. ‘The Storyteller’ featured inclined elements tied by circular rings and discreet sandbag ballast within the seating, eliminating the need for ground fixings.

Key Features

  • Timber construction
  • Simple detailing
  • No below-ground foundations
Location
London, UK
Client
Camden Council (London Borough of Camden)
Architect
Nooma
Status
Completed (2022)
Categories
Play
Images by
Luke O'Donovan
Phoenix Road Performance Gardens
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