Charles Holland Architects and RASKL Create Demountable Timber Bandstand for Mitcham Fair Green
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Tom Ravenscroft
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Summary
Charles Holland Architects collaborated with RASKL to create a demountable timber bandstand called 'What Goes Around' on Mitcham Fair Green in south London. The temporary structure will be assembled every summer, drawing inspiration from the park's history as an annual fair site and traditional bandstand designs. The project represents a contemporary take on public performance spaces using sustainable timber construction.
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Named What Goes Around, the demountable, covered stage fabricated by RASKL will be assembled on Mitcham Fair Green every summer
Charles Holland Architects drew on both the park's history as the site of an annual fair and traditional bandstand designs
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