I’ve been thinking about the kind of atmosphere and environment that I would like my fabrication studios to convey. The pictures here indicate a number of projects that work with the principles that I’m going to try and adopt.I’ve begun experimenting with Grasshopper to try and create such a computer model.

1. They are predominantly wood gridshell structures which would build upon the environmental aspects of such a scheme (locally sourced timber is possible from the Forest of Avon to Bristol)

2. They are naturally lit spaces which would provide for an appealing working environment for such machines.

3. There is the possibility of natural ventilation through opening up the lower sides of the structures.

Clockwise from the left: Saville Gardens by Glen Howells, Downland Gridshell by Edward Cullinan, Forestry Branch by Phillipe Samyn + Partners, Ville Hara by HUT Wood Studio Workshop.