The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Simpson Haugh’s proposals—including retail space, 407 residential apartments,189 affordable apartments, basement parking—respond to the site’s remarkable aspect and acknowledge its significance as a landmark at the point on the riverside where the original warehouses end and the building scale reduces. On a cluster of three sites, the […]
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The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. The third site for the UK government’s Design for Manufacture competition, won by the SixtyK consortium, with Sheppard Robson as lead consultant producing the masterplan and architectural design for the site of the former Rowan Road High School. The 6.05ha site holds 217 new homes, comprising new-build […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. A new training centre for Avon and Somerset Police in Bristol, the building contains highly specialist spaces, such as two fire ranges and tactical training facilities, plus offices and classrooms. The 5,800 sq.m police training facility blends seamlessly into the base of a disused quarry and is perceiving as […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. The Broadgate Circle has been transformed into a new Civic hub at the heart of the Broadgate Estate. The changes dramatically improve and enrich the retail, civic and social amenity at Broadgate, whilst enhancing the original qualities of the space. The project integrates multiple functions including civic […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Moxon Architect’s Greenwich Reach Swing Bridge completes the riverside Thames Path, crossing the mouth of Deptford Creek in South East London. Planned as part of the Greenwich Reach development, the structure provides a crucial piece of public infrastructure within a sensitive part of Central London. The scheme […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. The completion of the 6,060 m2 Cambridge Sports Centre in summer 2013 marked the first phase of this long-term, comprehensive strategy for sporting infrastructure and a world-class sports facility. This phase includes a sports hall and gym, with a new 50 metre swimming pool and a tennis […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. London-based Softroom were asked by Benugo restaurant group to redevelop the space beneath the glazed roof installed by Norman Foster over the Great Court of the British Museum renovated by Foster in 2000 and make better use of its location on a terrace overlooking the public plaza. According […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. The redesign of Rosemary Works School in Dalston involved a unique collaboration with the school directors, teachers, parents and pupils to develop a contemporary interior that borrows features from the building’s Edwardian heritage, which are appropriate for the school’s present unique needs, wants and resources. The ten-month […]
“The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. A set of beach huts by Pedder Scrampton, located on East Beach at Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, form an undulating roof profile seen from the approaching path. Gaps between huts give uninterrupted views of the sea from the upper promenade walk. With the major components prefabricated off-site, the canted […]
“The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. A parkland forms the heart of Chiswick Park as an open public space that includes a performance area, lake and nature reserve. The award winning project offers 185,000m² of office space spread across 12 buildings, including a restaurant and bar. Buildings are standardised and constructed off-site. The […]