Precious Materials Center

Site location

Clerkenwell Road,
Farringdon,
London

With growing concerns over security and space in large cities, this project aims to offer an option to those with precious metals and objects.

The structure itself is parasitic, wedged into the upper space of a Victorian arch, and designed to be built from ultra-light aluminium. It is within this arch that all of the structure's functions take place.

The space is used for 3 separate functions: secure storage, restoration, and valuing.
The storage option works similar to that of a vending machine, users placing their items into containers that are then transported up into the arch for safe-keeping.
Within the structure there is also work space for both restoration and valuing services to take place, 

Public engagement with the structure is limited and mediated by those working within it.