london loft reuses railway arcades by CSRA architects

london loft reuses railway arcades by CSRA architects
all images courtesy of CSRA architects

‘LOL’ – london original loft – by CSRA architects is a proposal for the reuse of viaduct arches into small living units. employing a prefabricated construction system, ‘LOL’ is capable of adapting to any existing arcade dimension. fakro skylight windows, positioned at the top of the facade, provide daylight into the interior, as well as improving privacy. these existing red-brick structures are a common feature under long stretches of railways – many of which have already been re-purposed into small industrial spaces, shops and even some office spaces. ‘LOL’ is a piece of innovative urban regeneration, creating a new living typology within the city.

fakro skylight windows provide daylight into the interior

typical section

construction system diagram

adaptability samples

typical unit floor plans

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