@modernistestate A lack of real engagement results in this crap. See London Wall as an example of out of scale repetition with the odd token civic gesture. Support Barbican Quarter Action’s efforts to rethink this scheme.
Today is the 40th anniversary of the opening of the @BarbicanCentre. 🎉
The inauguration #OnThisDay by the Queen marked the final completion of the Barbican Estate.
Here we look at its story ⬇️ https://t.co/AOKQS9fuju
Our studio will close on Friday 24 December 2021, and will open on Tuesday 4 January 2022. We'd like to thank our friends, clients and collaborators for your continued support, and wish you all a safe and peaceful festive period.
'Black and White Cafe', Patrick Caulfield
Great to read this article on the art and home of collector Valeria Napoleone. It was a unique, and fantastic project to be part of #architecture#renovation
Why championing the work of female artists and designers has transformed collector Valeria Napelone’s London home into a 'little Guggenheim' https://t.co/emcBW9BUtD
Join us for an evening with renowned social housing architect Peter Barber @PpeterPeter. Live at the Barbican Concert Hall, Barber will present the practice's approach to low-rise, street-based urbanism and responding to London's housing need.
🎫Tickets > https://t.co/3CEtgNPCvG
We had a lovely afternoon visiting the Summer Exhibition @royalacademy. Our entry, a sketch of Charles Gwathmey's studio and residence, is hanging in the architecture room alongside some great works by Farshid Moussavi, Assemble and Peter Barber #summerexhibition
Our job advert for an experienced Part III is now live at RIBA appointments, please follow this link to apply - https://t.co/6qRf7cbLvW #part3architect#recruitment
Currently researching precedents for a new project, and we love how the sand coloured brick sits perfectly within the surrounding natural landscape https://t.co/2eGEy15HWj via @dezeen
Forgot how great it is to receive handwritten envelopes; and an even better surprise when you find out it’s the next edition of @modernistestate perambulation guides of one of our favourite neighbourhoods
The client’s admiration of art transfers into the detailed craftsmanship throughout the house. The bathroom interiors are fully clad in grey limestone by #Casone, and provide a gentle contrast to the more expressive living areas (3/3)
We are near completion on a full refurbishment & new basement for a 7 storey #Kensington townhouse. an eminent art collector. In addition to providing a home for their family, the house will also be used as a private gallery space designed around the major art collection (1/3)
The #artcollection will be displayed elegantly around the house; a new spiral staircase with bespoke ironmongery traverses each floor alongside a series of recessed niches in the walls to feature artworks with museum style lighting (2/3) #refurbishment#renovation
Today we’re saying bon voyage and sending our best wishes to our Associate Ross, who is leaving Quinn Architects after a wonderful and fun 10 years. To celebrate his time here we wanted to share some of the projects he has worked on
The building materials local to #Cumbria sit perfectly against land/water, & reflect the industrial heritage of the area. We strive to use locally sourced materials in our projects, & will continue to build a relationship between the built & natural environment in our work (3/3)
This week's site visit took us to the beautiful landscapes of #LakeWindermere in Cumbria. We were struck by the iconic stone slate which is still quarried locally and is characterised by its distinctive colour and density (1/3)
The use of simple enduring materials has created a particular architectural style within the Lake Windermere area, and forms a strong visual connection with the striking greenery of the surrounding countryside (2/3)