The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Designed by London- and Oslo-based practice, Haptic Architects, this residential scheme in Chelsea, West London, provides two two-bed and two one-bed apartments in a historic location. The façade is designed to be an interpretation of the adjacent townhouse elevations, constructed in precast concrete. The facades […]
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The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. This project delivers minimalist and high specification office accommodation from what was formerly plant rooms and basement storage, and was designed by London-based practice 23 Architects. The design features all white floors and walls, a stunning new kitchen, and black metal industrial detailing which echoes […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Completed by West London-based architects 23 Architecture, this mid-terraced house in Notting Hill, West London, features a beautiful extension to the rear and an extraordinary sculptural staircase. Period features were maintained or refurbished, while stunning new interiors were added by Fran Hickman Design. A stunning, […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. The new building created by London- and Crathie- based practice Moxon Architects gives the CNPA a new public face, containing reception areas, meeting rooms and offices. The building is low, avoiding clashes with the architecture of the beautiful local historical buildings, seeking instead to blend […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. This project, to entirely reconstruct a villa creating open plan living and an incredible subterranean pool, was designed by London-based practice 23 Architects. The design features beautifully crafted interiors with custom furniture and bespoke joinery and wall surfaces, and a stairwell that delivers beautiful soft […]
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 […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Designed by London and Oslo-based practive, Haptic Architects, this scheme for Vivense London’s new showroom on Borough High St demonstrates the practice’s ability to create highly engaged designs that are beautifully crafted. The design was produced as a true collaborative process, between the architects, clients […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. London-based architects McCloy and Muchemwa created this temporary structure in Leeds City Centre, where it formed the backdrop to a series of community arts-based activities. Inspired by Duchamp, the design seeks to alter perceptions about the relationship between art and everyday objects. Barriers deliberately interrupt […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. This garden and pavilion project was designed by London-based practice SimpsonHaugh Architects, with the planting and hard-landscaping by London-based landscape architects Gillespies. The design features bronze cladding that changes colour with the light, Cor-ten planters and spectacular views across the city. Design is by Simpsonhaugh […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Designed by London-based HAL Architects, this scheme is located close to Trinity Buoy Wharf in East London. This structure marks the first step in the ongoing redevelopment of Leamouth South, and reflects the fascinating existing character of the area. The structure contains exterior terraces and […]