Kingston upon Thames, London · GARDEN SPACES PROJECT
Garden Living Space around a Tree in Kingston upon Thames
A garden building and canopy carefully arranged around an existing tree.
TRJ Construction Ltd carried out the building work for Garden Spaces on this project. Explore the brief, the recorded specification and images of the completed space.
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames, London
- Recorded dimensions
- 9 m × 6 m
- Principal use
- Main living space
- Building work
- TRJ for Garden Spaces
01 / THE BRIEF
A garden building and canopy carefully arranged around an existing tree.
Mr Abromowitz wanted a generous garden living space with a kitchenette and integrated storage. Retaining the existing tree was a defining part of the brief and the site survey.
The building work was delivered by TRJ Construction Ltd for Garden Spaces. The original Garden Spaces record is linked below for the published project details.
02 / THE LAYOUT AND USES
Space arranged around the brief.
The source records a building measuring 9 m × 6 m. These use summaries describe the project rather than a measured floor plan.
03 / PROJECT DETAILS
The materials.
The practical decisions.
The studio and overhanging canopy were built around the tree, creating a sheltered deck alongside it.
Details below describe this completed project and its recorded specification.
Tree and canopy
The studio and overhanging canopy were built around the tree, creating a sheltered deck alongside it.
Hidden storage
Matching cladding conceals a separate storage room fitted with a light and power socket.
Materials
Engineered oak flooring, Balau hardwood decking, cedar cladding and powder-coated aluminium frames form the selected finishes.
Kitchen and heating
The team fitted the client-supplied kitchen with an under-counter water heater, plus a wall-mounted convector heater for the room.
Historic project details are shown for this building. Your project’s design, services, approvals and agreed specification are assessed for its own site and use.
View the original Garden Spaces project ↗05 / PROJECT IMAGES
Explore the space.
Look closer at the finish.
11 project images. Photographs by Costi Tiseanu, supplied to Garden Spaces. Select an image to open a larger view.
Photographs © Costi Tiseanu. Supplied to Garden Spaces. Building work by TRJ Construction Ltd for Garden Spaces.
06 / PROJECT QUESTIONS
A few useful answers.
Who carried out the building work?
TRJ Construction Ltd carried out the building work for Garden Spaces on this Kingston upon Thames, London project.
What was the space intended for?
Mr Abromowitz wanted a generous garden living space with a kitchenette and integrated storage. Retaining the existing tree was a defining part of the brief and the site survey.
What size is the building?
The published dimensions are 9 m × 6 m.
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