Category Archives: exterior photographer

Architectural photography of a private house in Newbury by Tompkins Rygole Architects

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. This new-build family home in Newbury combines vernacular features such as local flemish bond brick-work with some striking modernist architectural forms. The structure features privacy-enhancing slit windows to the front, and opens up with substantial glazing to the rear, that maximises views of the beautiful […]

Architectural Photography of Equinix Data Centre, by Arup Associates, London

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. The new data centre adds 8,000 sqm of linked custom data centre space. The building was designed to have exceptional standards of mechanical and electrical servicing, with extensive levels of resilience and redundancy as required by a data centre. The structure is clad in metal […]

Architectural photography of Kings Maths School, by Haverstock Associates

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Haverstock Associates have remodelled the interior shell of this classic Modernist building to facilitate the creation of significantly upgraded teaching facilities and spaces for learning, enabling and encouraging social interactions via sophisticated planning. The architects created a strong graphic brand for the school that informed […]

Architectural Photography of Recent Private Residences by Patrick Lewis Architects

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Recent residential projects by Patrick Lewis Architects. These projects showcase the practice’s interest in historic architecture and the story of a particular site, the re-purposing of historic materials and furniture to create new and complex juxtapositions, and in colour and spatial composition. Kitchen photographer, London, […]

Architectural Photography of the Thrive Centre, Battersea Park, by Pedder and Scampton Architects

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.  The architect was commissioned by Thrive – a National charity – to create a new training building in Battersea Park, London. Replacing a group of uncoordinated huts, the centre provides horticultural therapy services for those with learning, physical and sensory impairments, and mental health disabilities. The structure […]

Architectural Photography of a Private House in Caminha, Portugal, by Andrew Shaw Architects

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.  A new build residence in Portugal. This high-end house features timber soffits, extensive glazing that frames fabulous views out over the sea, and a minimalist design aesthetic that complements perfectly the owners collection of period furniture, including several pieces by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Photographer exterior seating area, […]

Architectural Photography of The Enterprise Centre, London South Bank University

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.  The Enterprise Centre is a new building for London’s South Bank University. Containing a range of flexible office space along with meeting rooms and other supporting facilities, the building is intended to house new companies, entrepreneurs and start-ups, often former LSBU students. The facility occupies a row […]

Architectural Photography of University of East London, Stratford Library by Hopkins Architects

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.  The new library represents a signifiacnt upgrade to Stratford’s library services, raising the profile of the University and revitalises the campus as a whole. The building features numerous new spaces, including a ground floor social hub and cafe. The new library creates stirage for 150,000 books. The […]

Architectural Photography of City Island Marketing Suite by Arup Associates

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.  Opened in early 2015, Arup Associates in collaboration with HAL, designed a series of pavilions set in landscape and linked by a covered walkway, which became the focus of the sales and marketing for Ballymore’s east London waterside development, City Island. The building establishes an early presence […]

Architectural Photography of Sky BIBB Building, London, by Arup Associates

The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London.  The Believe in Better building is the tallest commercial timber structure in the UK and was designed and constructed in less than one year.  The building was conceived as a home for Sky’s Believe in Better schools outreach programme and Academy training programme for apprentices and provides […]