STREET FURNITURE

The Flower Kiosk is situated in the beautiful, leafy suburbs of North Kensington, London.  Designed by architect Kyle Buchanan, it was commissioned to provide a permanent piece of ‘street furniture’ to enhance the suburban surroundings.

The building’s structure focuses heavily on the microscopic images of flower petals, revealing three-dimensional wave patterns across the surface and walls of the kiosk. The distinct shape of the kiosk rotates to open, creating a unique space to work.

Materials were meticulously selected, factoring in the structure’s exposure to varying weather conditions and the surrounding environment. Accoya was chosen for its dimensional stability, extended lifestyle and consistent grain. Three-layer Accoya engineered boards were CNC-cut into 328 individual pieces. The timber slats have been turned horizontally which creates a sense of translucency whilst allowing the structure to be robust and secure.

The kiosk was almost entirely prefabricated in our workshop, which meant we could focus on the fine attention to detail.

Installation was a premeditated and systematic process with the main structure craned into place, resulting in the entire installation process completing in less than a week.

In collaboration with: Archio (formerly Buchanan Partnership)