Paper Garden

Built

Jan Kattein Architects

3000 volunteers have transformed an industrial storage shed into an educational building and garden using reclaimed building materials.

At the Paper Garden, 3000 volunteers have transformed an industrial storage shed into an educational building and garden using reclaimed building materials. Built from 60% reused materials, the project sets a precedent for sustainable construction whilst unleashing the potential of the construction process itself to contribute to greater community coherence in an area of London that is changing.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Southwark

Completion

2023

Location

Teredo St, London SE16, UK

Team Credits

Engineer

Waterman Group