The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.
Delivered by London- and Manchester-based Simpsonhaugh Architects, City Village is the practice’s first scheme to be realised in Coventry. The architects selected materials that reflected the surrounding city or the sky itself to soften the impact of the taller elements, and all facades feature relief patterns and textures that animate them visually. The development contains 600 student rooms as well as amenities and retail space, and landscaped courtyard gardens.
Design is by Simpsonhaugh Architects, London, 01 of 08.
Exterior photograph showing the context of the civic square, 02 of 08.
New student housing in Coventry, 03 of 08.
Photo showing the terracotta and metal-clad facades, 04 of 08.
London architectural photographer, 05 of 08.
Entrance sequence photo showing public art and terracotta cladding, 06 of 08.
Middle distance view, showing the cladding volumes and local context, 07 of 08.
The entrance to the private courtyard features commissioned artworks, 08 of 08.
(Architectural photography completed over 2 days, all images copyright Simon Kennedy. If you wish to use any of these images for any purpose please email me at info@simonkennedy.net.)
