Gallery Barn
Set within the beautiful listed barn at Slough Hall this project consists of two independent structures at either barn end providing private performance, reading and gathering space as an extension to the existing nearby residence.
The ‘Chimney Pod’ consists of an approximately 5m x 3m cantilevering exposed steel stressed skin deck providing a dramatic column free curve.
Cantilevers are incorporated on the other decks to allow for opening up of hidden spaces. In both pods the structure is integral to achieving the design intent and we work closely with IF_DO and the fabricator, who is on board from an early stage, to ensure the result is a beautifully crafted integral design.
Location: Slough, UK
Year: 2021
Architect: IF_DO
Contractor and Fabricator: Weber Industries
Chimney pod (c) Fred Howarth
Performance pod (c) Fred Howarth
Chimney pod under construction (c) Weber Indusries
Chimney pod (c) Fred Howarth
Barn view (c) Fred Howarth
Sliding door entrance (c) Fred Howarth
Chimney pod stair (c) Fred Howarth
Chimney pod deck (c) Fred Howarth