Blackwall Way Development, London

Photographed for Domus Facades the company responsible for the exterior cladding. An intimate photographic study exploring the interplay between light and the cladded surfaces was produced.

En Til En Arkitekter AS, Biskopshavn, Bergen

As a small company focussing on a one to one relationship with all their clients, En Til En specialises in delivering dramatic and sensetive solutions. Utilising traditional Nordic craftmanship in combination with modern technology and techniques results in some fascinating designs.

The new residential development at Biskopshavn on the coast heading north out of Bergen, is a great example of their bold design, contrasting with the stunning surrounding landscape. I feel their utilisation of a curved element on the exterior facade adds a femine aesthetic, producing a more approachable structure.

London Metropolitan University Renovations

Cartwright Pickard Architects have taken a complex structure in the form of London’s famous Metropolitan University and converted it in to a pure colour experience. The buildings from the 70’s were exhibiting such worn and depressing institutional designs that students have even left because of it. During my documentation of the recently opened renovation one of the lecturers explained that international students specifically from the US were so shocked by the pre-renervation conditions (akin to a mental institute) that they have been known to leave.

Now Peter Cartwright and James Pickard have delivered a stimulating renovation that plays upon the existing architectural features whilst maintaining a very tight expenditure programme.The dramatic use of primary colours and cost effective, textured surfaces has delivered a new energy avoiding the costly expenses of rebuilding.

As government budgets bite hard in the education sector, I think we will be seeing a lot more renovations in the future, let’s hope they’re all as inspiring as this one.

Lombard Street Offices

The historic offices of 6 Lombard Street stand in the heart of London City on top of Bank Underground Station. This dramatic setting is located next to the Royal Exchange and the Bank of England. Pringle Richards Sharratt Architects have been involved with many of the ongoing developments at this site for years. Providing multi functioning office environments that can be tailor designed when a company moves has been PRS main challenge.

The exterior received a face lift with some dramatic detailing on the lighting which automatically turns on just after night fall for a limited period to conserve energy. The ornate Georgian features have been emphasized while achieving a contemporary elegance.

Kluge Advokatfirma (Law Firm) by HLM Arkitekter

As the spring finally arrives in Bergen, Norway, HLM Arkitekter have delivered an intimate office which allows Kluge Advokatfirma to develop it’s professionalism. The use of warm pine surfaces provides a clean pallette for which to display Kluge’s impressive collection of art.

The Cornish Mists

After 6 years off absence from Cornwall it was a great feeling to be heading South out of London at 4am. Cruising down the motorway, memories of my time as a student came flooding back.

With no real agenda other than visiting a few old haunts, feasting on Pasty’s and St Austells fine ale, it was a welcome break. The weather was not always on our side but that led to some subtle landscape studies.

Agder Energy Centre, Kristiansand

The project exhibits a sensitive balance between creative design and energy efficiency.

A competition set by Agder Energy was awarded to LINK architecture AS in 2007, with the completed new HQ due early 2011. A special energy adviser (KanEnergi) participated in the competition and planning process. It was a goal that the building will achieve energy label A in the energy labeling scheme to be introduced in Norway on the basis of the EU building energy directive.

Total area: approx. 24 000m2 of which 14 000 are office space spread over 5 floors above ground and 10 000 m2 of parking, 2 floors below ground. Parking: approx. 10000 m2 spread over 2 floors below ground.

CAD Architectural Model Photography

As the international design and construction market becomes more competitive, and with an increasing demand for professional presentations, Daniel Clements Photography has joined with Top Drawer Presentations. They are a professional coaching practice that supports the creation of well thought through, well structured and well delivered presentations. Based in Northamptonshire, Top Draw work with organisations in the UK, and now increasingly around the world, who are pitching to win multi-discipline major capital expenditure projects.

Contact info@daniel-clements.com for further information about Top Drawer Presentations.

Having previously delivered refined corporate portraiture solutions for Top Drawer Presentatins we have recently documented a series of CAD 3D Models the results are below.

Structural Divinity Slideshow

The symbolic design of contrasting religious architectural buildings across Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the colonial ideologies of Europe and the subsequent environments that remain.

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A Merry Architectural Christmas to one and all

Igreja de Santo Antonónio da Polana, Maputo, Mozambique, Africa, 2010

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