英国Westonbirt 社区小屋

这座有机造型的社区小屋在格洛斯特郡的Westonbirt国家植物园正式开放。由Invisible Studio进行建筑设计，木结构专家Xylotek和来自社区团体的数百人以及英格兰林业志愿者和工作人员之间合作的产物。虽然项目技术复杂，但其构思、设计和建造都与具有不同能力的社区参与者一起进行，展示了自然和共同创造的正面效果。最终创造出了一个充满包容性和安全感的空间，舒适地坐落在林地环境中。

An organically shaped community shelter has opened at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. It is the product of a unique partnership between architects Invisible Studio, timber structure specialists Xylotek and hundreds of people from harder-to-reach community groups, as well as Forestry England volunteers and staff. While technically complex, the project was conceived, designed and constructed working alongside community participants with a range of abilities – demonstrating the mindful benefits of nature and co-creation. The result is an inclusive and protective space that sits comfortably in its woodland setting.

小屋由Westonbirt植物园收集的树木制成，这些树木是Westonbirt日常林地管理循环的一部分，采用的铝材料也是从场地中回收的旧铝标识。因此项目产生的碳排放量很少，并且借机向大众展示了使用当地种植和采购的木材所能达到的效果。

The shelter is made from trees that were due to be extracted from Westonbirt’s own collection as part of its routine woodland management cycle, as well as recycled old, aluminum signage from across the site. The project’s carbon footprint is therefore small, and shows what can be achieved using locally grown and sourced timber.

▽入口

设计过程从头到尾都需要高水平合作完成，经历草图、模型、数字扫描、大型模型和现场制造等过程，让社区团体参与项目的每个阶段。考虑到参与者的不同技能组合，小屋为个人提供了一系列传统绿色木工技术的机会，包括蒸汽弯曲、层压以及屋顶瓦的制作，以建造这座独特的结构。

The design process involved high levels of engagement from the outset, using sketches, small models, digital scanning, large scale mock-ups and onsite fabrication to involve the community groups at every stage of the project. Considering the varying skillsets of the participants, the shelter provided opportunities for individuals to join in on a range of traditional green timber carpentry techniques, including steam bending, laminating and shingle making to build the unusual structure.

▽小屋内部

小屋独特而创新的双曲抛物面结构不仅提供对内部空间的庇护，同时又展示了通往周围林地的迷人景色。这种美景似乎在某种程度上是临时的，但又是别出心裁的。包容性的设计为小屋提供非标准化的空间。使用小屋的群体将感受到一种主人翁感，而那些参与建设过程的参与者则体验到了制作这个项目的自豪感，并且对他们下一个目标持积极态度。

The distinctive and innovative hyperbolic paraboloid shape of the shelter will offer protection from the elements, while offering important views through to the surrounding woodland. The aesthetic appears to a certain extent ad hoc but it has been deliberately created this way to allow inclusive design and offer the groups who will use the shelter a space that is non-prescriptive. The community that uses the shelter will feel a sense of ownership, while those participiants involved in the build process have experienced the pride in making this project, with a postive outlook on what they can achieve next.

社区小屋的资金来自各种来源的慷慨捐赠，包括个人和赠款，以及Westonbirt植物园之友慈善机构和英格兰林业局的投资。

The community shelter has been funded through generous donations from a range of sources including individuals and grants, Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum charity and investment from Forestry England.

▽建筑模型

Project Name: Westonbirt Community Shelter

Project Year: 2022

Project Team

Architect: Invisble Studio // Structural Engineer: Format

Technical design, geometry definition, fabrication, installation: Xylotek

Photo Credits: Photos by project team, Martin Phelps and Forestry England