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Reimagining the Bakers Hall

Project details

Programme
Unit Unit 4
Year 2
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  • Year 2 Award for Ethics and Agency

This project retrofits the 1960s building of 7 Harp Lane, the historic site of the first hall of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, the second-oldest guild in the City.

The design transforms the building into a multifunctional hub for the Worshipful Company of Bakers, which now focuses on charitable work and supporting emerging bakers. The proposal includes a baking school of medieval and modern techniques, an artisanal bakery, providing immediate employment opportunities to students, and a bread-themed fine dining restaurant with public culinary classes. These functions integrate beyond office hours to address the City's quietness after work. The building also retains its traditional livery hall and office functions, preserving heritage while introducing educational, commercial, and social uses.

The design draws on the site’s rich medieval legacy, blending the spirit of the past within its contemporary fabric. The main principle was to create architectural elements that are both aesthetic and highly functional, blending medieval influences with modern structural solutions. This approach honours the site’s heritage while responding thoughtfully to today’s urban needs.

Situated within the City of London, the site lies in a dense urban fabric shaped by centuries of change. The building’s design draws inspiration from a medieval legacy of the area, while maximising the use of the site.

Perspective Exterior View

Situated within the City of London, the site lies in a dense urban fabric shaped by centuries of change. The building’s design draws inspiration from a medieval legacy of the area, while maximising the use of the site.

The elevation showcases how the ground floor has been transformed to better engage with its surrounding environment. Previously enclosed and visually heavy, the original ground level now is more open and inviting.

Ground Floor Extension, South-West Elevation

The elevation showcases how the ground floor has been transformed to better engage with its surrounding environment. Previously enclosed and visually heavy, the original ground level now is more open and inviting.

The 1:20 fragment model was used to explore the structure of the top timber extension.

Fragment Model 1:20

The 1:20 fragment model was used to explore the structure of the top timber extension.

At night, lighting reveals the intricate timber structure of the top extension. Located in the double-height atrium space, the illuminated bridge provides connection between the two wings and overlooks the bar area below.

Top Floor Exterior, North-East Elevation

At night, lighting reveals the intricate timber structure of the top extension. Located in the double-height atrium space, the illuminated bridge provides connection between the two wings and overlooks the bar area below.

The long section illustrates the key design interventions: ground and top floor extensions, connected by a central staircase. The staircase aids circulation and brings natural light to each level, evoking a medieval character throughout the building.

Long Section

The long section illustrates the key design interventions: ground and top floor extensions, connected by a central staircase. The staircase aids circulation and brings natural light to each level, evoking a medieval character throughout the building.

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