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(Re)Trellick 2.0

Project details

Student Marjut Lisco
Programme
Unit PG13
Year 4
Awards
  • Hawkins\Brown Bursary

The project is a proposal for a self-build tower, entirely made of modular timber components. These are small interlocking 'boxes' which can be easily carried by people due to their portable size. These components evolve and adapt the activity of the self-builders, residents of the existing site of Trellick Tower. This is one of the biggest social housing schemes in London and it is currently home to a variety of communities who are part of the Trellick Tower Residents Association.


The builders are able to fabricate this kit of parts in the workshop of the existing Goldfinger Factory. In this context, the residents engage with the making and the management of this pioneering self-build scheme.


This tower grows over time as the self-builders carry on the construction phase. The components are inspired by the analysis of Balfron Tower, another residential tower designed by Ernő Goldfinger. Using some missing elements from the design of Trellick Tower, the design of the components and kit of parts is a re-elaboration of these iconic details, which have been reinterpreted for the new inhabitation manual, a key feature of the project.

Goldfinger Components

The internal arrangement of spaces reflects the personal contribution of the individuals within the community of self-builders towards the new Trellick Tower.

Ongoing Building and Assembly

Thanks to the portable size, each component is built by one or two people, enhancing the direct process of designing and building together.

Components Strategy

Personalised extensions break through the standardised apartments, allowing for new connections across floors.

Goldfinger Housing Kit Cards

A playful community decision making process creates unique internal areas, where shared spaces are accessible and available to the residents of the new tower.

External Appearances

Externally looking like the existing Trellick Tower, the new interiors of the self-build are full of surprises and growing in height over time.

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