Copthall Pavilion Building

Copthall Pavilion is a collaborative project between POoR and London-based architecture practice GPAD to reimagine a dilapidated two-storey sports pavilion building in Copthall Playing Fields. The multidisciplinary team sought to create a welcoming community hub that encourages people of all ages to get involved in sports and have their say about the future of this building.

The vibrant uplift consists of a striking triptych mural that celebrates the playing fields’ sporting past and present was designed by POoR in collaboration with local youth group FUSE. The mural and sporting interventions formed the backdrop to a day of fun for all ages on Saturday 8 June 2024 which included football coaching, Music from DJ academy, yoga, trails, and the opportunity to have their say in the future of the building.

The reimagined building invites individuals to share memories and testimonials about their previous engagement with the site. This project was the result of a competition run by London Festival of Architecture and Barnet Council in 2024, building on Barnet’s involvement with the London Festival of Architecture as a key destination for the Festival’s 20th anniversary year. LFA has a long history of trailing initiatives in the public realm which have been the catalyst for meaningful change for the city.

Client: London Festival of Architecture and Barnet Council 
Location: Copthall Playing Fields, Barnet
Status: Completed 
Sector: Architecture 
Procurement: Public
Team: POoR, GPAD
Press:

Architects' Journal
Building Design
STIR World
London Festival of Architecture