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Brick’s innovative Linear range has taken centre stage at a brand new centre
for theatre, comedy and performance in London.
The
Linear brickwork has been used to eye-catching effect at the Streatham Space
Project; the brain-child of nine locally-based creative and theatre
professionals.
As
a hub of excitement, energy and passion, the Project’s leadership team, working
in partnership with MDR Architects, wanted the building to be reflective of
these core values.
The
structure also had to be built with flexibility firmly in mind; alongside a
performance space, the building had to encompass communal seating areas, a
café, bar, dressing rooms and office.
Jason
Robinson, Southern Specification Manager at Ibstock Brick, takes up the story:
“It was a real pleasure to be involved with the Streatham Space Project, one of
the most unique developments we’ve supplied to.
“The
building, on a single level enclosing a total floor area of 500 square metres,
including a 140 square metre theatre box, was set apart from the residential
accommodation above. With most of the accommodation tucked beneath the
residential building and the auditorium sitting outside of the ‘footprint’, the
architects leading the project suggested that the theatre box should contrast
with the red brick ‘residential’ aesthetic of the main development. From this
grew the idea of a ‘box within a box’, with gold shingle cladding seemingly
wrapped in brickwork.
“The
brickwork itself was comprised of Ibstock’s Linear bricks; chosen because their
smooth, textured finish afforded the architects the flexibility to crate a
distinct exterior. This enabled them to accentuate the linearity of the
exterior to create a dramatic effect – fitting for a theatre!”
Ibstock’s
Linear Riven Black makes up the majority of the façade, with Linear Orange and
Cream Smooth interspersed throughout to create a truly unique building which
exudes creativity and inspiration.
The
Linear range is totally unique to Ibstock. Elegant, colourful and longer than a
standard house brick, the Linear collection is the perfect choice for
developments which need an individual look, but which must be cost effective
too.
The Project was completed at the end of 2018, and has
since gone on to become a central hub of the Streatham Hill community, enabling
residents to leave their houses and come together to enjoy a truly
one-of-a-kind theatre experience.
