The Trampery
We have been appointed in multiple capacities at the Grade II Listed 639 Tottenham High Road. Where, in 2020 we were selected though open competition to lead the sensitive transformation of the buildings community facilities on behalf of The Trampery - a social enterprise specialising in shared workspace and support for entrepreneurs and creative businesses.
This commission, is supported by the Mayor’s Good Growth Fund, and follows in the footsteps of Gort Scott Architects and Sergison Bates, both of whom have undertaken deft adaptations to the building post the 2011 riots.
Our interventions focus on the public areas of the building, delivering greater access for entrepreneurship and creativity in Tottenham to improve social-economic value within the Tottenham context.
It’s been an opportunity to work on a local landmark, a building with wide collective heritage value. The project will include a café and community kitchen to foster food innovation, start-up opportunities and SME support to improve local business opportunities and a members' gallery.
Through our engagement programme we have recorded local stories, actively engaged with local suppliers and commissioned local fabricators to deliver local agency, access and ownership.
Separately we were commissioned by Haringey’s Regeneration Team to test wider site opportunities as part of the Governments Future High Street Fund. We explored new Live Work models that integrate wider business support incubation. To improve local accessibility, business success and economic improvement within the borough. This commission was recently extended by the GLA through a Lot 6 direct A+U Framework appointment.
Tags: Commercial, Community, Heritage
Archive photograph of 639 High Road, Tottenham, circa 1930.
“Freehaus have been a pleasure to deal with. They’ve carefully managed concept development to deliver a new, creative vision for the Grade II listed building within a tight programme.
Their commitment to deliver a high-quality product has been evident throughout the process, including in their detailed engagement planning and commitment to working with local suppliers.”
Gabriela Martino, Principal Regeneration Officer, Haringey Council
Interior archive photograph of the gas showroom at 639 High Road, Tottenham, circa 1914.
“Having Planning Permission granted is wonderful news and an important step forward for the project! Thanks to you and your team for all your hard work achieving this milestone.”
Charles Armstrong, Founder and CEO, The Trampery
Initial welcoming area visualisation.
Initial banquette seating visualisation.
