Pop-up co-working space made from paper and plastic

A novel co-working space designed by Tate Harmer has sprouted in Hoxton Square.

Dubbed the TREExOFFICE, the circular outdoor space makes use of one of Hoxton Squares trees to form a circular pop-up office.

Space in the office, which is hooked up with power and wifi connections, can be hired by individuals businesses with funds supporting Hackney’s parks and green spaces.

Tate Harmer, the practice founded by Jerry Tate, worked in collaboration with Natalie Jeremijenko and artists Shuster & Moseley and briefing architects Gensler on the project.

It has been built from compressed paper with transparent plastic and translucent polycarbonate walls. The structure had been designed to blur the boundary between office and nature.

A transparent roof will allow sunlight to pour into the space, while the exterior is said to reflect the local context of Hoxton and Hackney.

Rory Harmer of Tate Harmer said: “Developing the Hoxton TREExOFFICE has been an amazing opportunity to create a new office concept, changing the way we work in the city. The design highlights the need to improve and utilise our urban green spaces in new and fun ways for everyone to enjoy.”

 

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