Raising the ladder. AJ 08.2026

Architects' Journal Building Study

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Architects' Journal Building Study

Abstract

How THING Studio stepped up to the challenge of a phased retrofit that rung the changes, ascending Redruth’s Grade II-listed former Passmore Edwards Free Library into The Ladder community arts centre. Includes architect’s view, project data, client’s view, sustainability data, and working detail. Architect: THING Studio.

Author

Yeung, Y. W.

Subjects

Publisher History

First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.


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NBS

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