Liverpool Organ Studio

Organ workshop/studio in Liverpool, United Kingdom

During my semester in Liverpool, UK I had the opportunity to design an organ workshop and studio. This project encompassed urban context considerations, social considerations, as well as the limitations of such a specialized industry.

The plan of the project grows from the (sub)urban fabric of the area. The street boundaries of the park delineate the footprint of the building, setting it in the park. The gridlines of the sawtooth roof align with the residential neighbourhood setting it within that fabric. The glazing along the North facade opens the facade towards to the residential area. In contrast, the South facade is closed off reducing noise pollution through the workshop. The building is set at the far end of the park reducing the potential noise pollution from the workshop and to maximize the park space. The voicing room provides a space to perfect the subtle ‘accent’ of an organ pipe which can be distinctly regional even within England.