The Kielder Warm Room is an astronomers' warm room and cooking shelter for Kielder Campsite users.
Constructed by seven Master of Architecture Students and situated in Kielder Campsite near Kielder Village, the project was developed in partnership with Kielder Art & Architecture, Forestry England and the Kielder Village community. The brief for the project developed from a need to support the local community-owned campsite and overnight ‘Star Camps’ which are both vital to the economic sustainability of the Village.
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The road access to Kielder Campsite is a short distance to the northwest of Kielder village on the C200 and is clearly signed. The Warm Room is in the central facilities area. Alternatively, it is a short walk from Kielder Village and the car park behind The Anglers Arms.
Kielder Warm Room is within a short walking distance of other structures and features as part of the Kielder Art & Architecture programme in the area of Kielder village; Minotaur, The Warm Room, Welcome Point and Bakethin Hide.
Design proposals were drawn up by the students and then developed with the community.
The timber-framed Warm Room is clad with larch and lined with birch plywood with 3m windows allowing wonderful views of the Kielder landscape and sky. The well-sealed and insulated construction means that the space can be heated by solar gain, occupants and light fittings without the need for additional energy inputs. It provides a much-needed sheltered space and equipment charging point for stargazers who participate in overnight star camps as well as a venue for community meetings, educational events and stargazing seminars. The structure also incorporates a sheltered external cooking area for use by campers.
