32° East Arts Centre case study, previous page). He takes huge personal and professional pride in the project’s innovative and sustainable design, and not only has this given him the opportunity to develop his understanding of rammed earth and compressed brick technology but he has been able to realise his ambition to design a cultural building – something young practices in the UK rarely get a chance to fulfi l. Says Hampton: ‘It’s been my dream project.’ He acknowledges that ‘it’s been really
That notion of giving back – taking time to dedicate yourself to something outside of your day-to-day work concerns – has a lot of traction currently
tough at times. It’s not easy doing things pro bono. But I think it allows you to do more. T ere’s also an agreement with the client. T ey are going to let you have a little more creative freedom because you are giving your time. It’s a diff erent relationship. It’s actually better. You have to have a lot more trust.’ Many, like Hampton, are inspired to study architecture in the hope that their skills might help to create a more equitable and happier, healthier society. T e quality of submissions to the 2023 Davidson Prize certainly
All images The building features a rooftop restaurant, bar and swimming pool.