Architectural Association
AA Bookshop
Nestled within an institution renowned for architectural culture and design innovation, this project called for a loyalty to a radical design heritage and a respect for sensitive context.
The AA is the UK’s oldest independent school of Architecture and recognised as one of the world’s leading architectural education and culture centres. Situated in a Grade I listed terraced townhouse on Bedford Square, the bookshop design required respect for period features and detailed knowledge of user requirements to design various bespoke furniture and lighting.
A building of this age posed significant challenges, primarily in inconsistent floor levels and wall lines. A detailed laser scan enabled us to achieve a fit-out tolerance of 3mm for each of the 33 furniture pieces by mass-customising bespoke designed systems. Our digital fabrication skills enabled us to complete the project within a limited budget.
- Name:
- AA Bookshop
- Client:
- Architectural Association
- Date:
- March 2014
- Location:
- London, UK
- Status:
- Complete
- Team:
- Alan DempseyPaul Loh
- Photography:
- Sue Barr
- Collaborators:
- Project Management: Buro 4