The Floating Church

Built

The Floating Church (Genesis), conceived as a modern-day mission will develop links with growing communities in the London Mayor’s key Opportunity Areas.

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2021

Winner in the EXPERIENCING CULTURE category
The Floating Church, conceived as a modern-day mission, will develop links with growing communities in the London Mayor’s key Opportunity Areas. Mobility and flexibility of programme will ensure lasting benefits to the local diverse communities. In addition to its function as a church, the boat is designed with an adaptable interior to accommodate a range of community activities. Inspired by organ bellows, the kinetic roof transforms the barge from being compact and low-lying, to pass beneath bridges, to an illuminated beacon that floods the interior with light and emits a warm glow at night.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Hackney

Size

45 sq m

Completion

March 2020

Location

14 E Bay Ln, London E15 2GW, UK

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