Reconnecting the energetic Walworth Road with its former inhabited industrial yards and recreational gardens behind the high street, this pilot for a series of community-funded projects carves a new courtyard for everyday community life into an existing urban block. A tessellation of buildings, employing charred timber and thatch construction, provides space for activities that are currently seasonal or require rented premises, creating a new multifunctional place for people to connect and celebrate the area’s diverse culture.