Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Oasis Children's Venture – in pictures

Oasis Childrens' Project: A single story building sits on a scruffy plot of land
The former office of Coin Street Community Builders in Waterloo before it was dismantled Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: Workers starting to dismantle a building exposing a wooden frame structure
The Segal-method building was dismantled into its constituent posts and beams and moved from Waterloo to nearby Stockwell in a minibus Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: People load up a lorry with timber at the site of a deconstructed building
The old building was disassembled in two weeks. 'Just as Segal buildings are easy to put up, they are easy to take down,' writes Rowan Moore Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Project: Three people work together inside a new building structure
The taking down and putting up again has involved 200 volunteers Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: An empty space showing concrete floor and wooden timbered structure
The spacious office area at Stockwell during construction Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: A bright and airy office space with exposed wooden beams
Light finishes and large windows distinguish the office as a quiet place of work and separate from the play space Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Project: A long wide veranda constructed from wooden panels
The history of the materials is legible throughout the building – for example here in the veranda structure. The previous structural role, location and finishing treatment determine the appearance of the elements today Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: Children dance on a timber Veranda as family and friends watch
Dancing at the 2012 summer party in Stockwell. With the doors removed, the play space can now be used for performances Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: Children have fun in a pottery session outside a new play centre
Children enjoy a pottery workshop at the completed centre Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Venture: A unique wooden structure stands amongst trees with children in front
The recycled building as it looks today. 'There are signs that self-build is coming back into fashion,' writes Rowan Moore Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Oasis Childrens' Project: A new building sits in a play area at twighlight, lit from within
The Oasis Children's Venture at night Photograph: Ben Barfield Marks & Matt Atkins
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead
This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Florida woman ghosts her date after a nightmare meetup. A week later, he sent her something she’ll never forget
A first date going wrong are nothing new. But this Florida woman’s experience proves that sometimes, a person’s true character comes out days after the bill is paid. 
The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it's too late
The life of a toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert is at risk unless it can be captured soon
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
‘Im too scared’: Texas woman orders Sausage McGriddles at McDonald’s — only to find teeth fragments in her breakfast
It’s not unusual to have a weird food experience at a food joint in the United States. Sometimes, you may find something missing, while other times you may find something that doesn’t belong. In the case of user @kai_michelle24 on TikTok, who is from Texas, unfortunately, it’s the latter. In…
The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Even Fox News hosts struggling to make sense of RFK Jr’s and Kid Rock’s workout video
‘Listen, somebody needs to tell RFK Jr. it’s okay to wear shorts. I mean, bro, don’t be upset about your legs,’ Fox News military analyst Johnny Jones said
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
NC Parents: Miss Too Many School Days and You Could Face Fines
Waking up to a coughing child with a fever triggers an immediate focus on their health. You naturally keep them home to recover and shield their classmates from germs. However, those recovery days accumulate quickly. Soon, a letter arrives in the mail that feels more like a legal threat than…
Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play