Polysmiths builds cork house on urban infill lot in east London
Polysmiths completed Casa de Corcho, a three-bedroom house on an urban infill lot in east London, using cork and other sustainable materials that remained available during the pandemic. The 150 m² project was finished in 2022. Principal architect Charles Wu led the design, with structural engineering by Price and Myers and general contracting by Enviro Building Company. Photographs are by French + Tye and Lorenzo Zandri. The house falls under residential architecture and sustainability categories.
Key facts
- Polysmiths built Casa de Corcho in east London.
- The house has three bedrooms.
- It is located on an urban infill lot.
- Cork and other sustainable materials were used.
- Materials were chosen for availability during the pandemic.
- The project area is 150 m².
- The project year is 2022.
- Principal architect is Charles Wu.
Entities
Artists
- Charles Wu
Institutions
- Polysmiths
- Price and Myers
- Enviro Building Company
- French + Tye
- Lorenzo Zandri
Locations
- east London
- London
- United Kingdom
- East London