The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. A £12.9m extension to Byron Court Primary School in Wembley, designed by London-based practice Paul Murphy Architects, almost doubling the capacity of the school to 1050. Taking just 16 months to complete, the extension includes new classrooms, kitchen and sports hall, split into 3 distinct […]
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The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Working with a confined and difficult site, the London-based architects EPR Architects delivered a LEED Platinum and BREEAM Excellent rated workplace in the heart of the City of London. 100 Cheapside features highly flexible, efficient floor plates. The façade combines Portland stone with high-spec glazing, […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Established Architectural practice Hopkins Architects are based in North London, and completed this total refurbishment of the original venue for the 1948 Olympic cycling events in Herne Hill, South London. The design of the pavilion features a timber structure above, utilising 6 of the original […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. An impressive executive fit-out of a commercial office block on Old Bailey, London. The design features extensive timber veneered boards throughout, custom reception desks, meeting rooms, curved, textured plastered walls, curved glass office partitions, auditoria and meeting rooms. The building offers terraces with outstanding views […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Newhall development for Bellway Homes displays best practice in housing provision along with sustainability and high quality landscaping, creating a carefully considered new neighbourhood. The architect created 239 new, high quality dwellings, with 11 different housing types creating variety and interest, with a controlled palate […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. A new-build housing scheme containing 116 private residences and 28 affordable homes. The architect created a clear sense of place with the massing of the structure and enhanced the street by providing amenities for the local population at street level. The scheme features landscaped, communal […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. An extension and remodelling of a spectacular Regency style house in Putney, London, by Zoe Defert Architects and Sophie Bates Architects. The new basement contains large, new spaces, a playroom, a home cinema, guest facilities, a gym and a steam room. The whole scheme features […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. New offices, meeting areas and flexible work spaces for Sky executives designed by Arup Associates are inserted into a historic building in the West End of London. The scheme features double-glazed partitions, single glazed doors with full-height pull handles, and carefully controlled lighting insertions. The […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Won in competition, HAL Architects have designed this marketing pavilion as part of the Royal Wharf development, near the Thames Barrier. The building is elevated and therefore maximises views along the Thames, to the new landscaped park. The design features filigree timber cladding, extensive glazing, […]
The blog of Simon Kennedy, Architectural Photographer based in London. Paul Murphy Architects designed a 23,000 sqft fit out for UCL Information Services at 1 St Martin’s Le Grand in London. The new spaces are designed to reflect UCL’s move toward agile working in all of their spaces, and consist of meeting rooms, flexible conference […]