ROUNDTABLE is a circular gathering space designed for shared meals, formal and informal conversation, located near Moorgate Station, close to landmarks like the Barbican and Smithfield Market.
Inspired by historical forms of debate, such as UK’s first recorded ‘parliament’ under an Oak tree in Sherwood Forest, and more contemporaries such as the roundtable in the UN’s Security Council Chamber in Norway; it promotes horizontality and democratic participation.
The table is crafted from modular pre-fabricated and found elements, like industrial concrete pipes, decking panels and utility poles.
Plants housed in the table carry stories of origin, narrating the movement of people to the UK, representing the vibrant multi-cultural communities of London.
Roundtable is delivered in partnership with the Culture Mile BID and supported by the Migration Museum.
Type: OBJECT
Location: London, UK
Size: 14m2
For: CULTURE MILE BID, City of london
Status: Completed
Collaborators: AKT II, millimetre
With thanks to: STEEL & FORM, Danny Duquemin-Sheil, DAN LEE, AMY KEMPA
Photography: LUKE O’DONOVAN, LORENZO ZANDRI