Denizen Works had their first trip over the Atlantic this month with a couple of projects kicking off across the pond. June also saw Murray meeting up with Gordon Raphael (for the first time in too many years) for his book launch about his work with The Strokes and the good times at Filthy MacNasty’s in Islington. A month of both nostalgia and new beginnings.
Ceramics Workshop /
Work continues on one of our smallest project in the office for a ceramics studio in west London designed to include workspace and quiet reading room. As ever, we encourage our clients to get involved in the design process and love when we receive sketches like this one.
57'10 Lecture Series /
Murray was delighted to present some of our work as part of the Student Lecture Series at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment. There was a nice turnout and a lovely evening afterwards.
In a busy month, Murray also chaired the RIAS Awards jury with results due to hit the press in early May 2022. It was a great privilege, as always, to hear from the design teams and clients behind some great work.
New Project /
We have recently started work on a new project in the Cairngorms, where we've been testing a series of approaches to an extraordinary site, formerly used as an agricultural steading. Concealed shoes and Rowan trees have formed part of our early thinking and we're excited to see how the project develops over the coming months.
House at Loch Awe /
The Christmas tree, and our clients, have moved into the House at Loch Awe. We looking forward to having some professional photos taken in the New Year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
NLA Awards /
We were delighted to win an NLA Award in the 'Experiencing Culture' category for our Floating Church project, particularly from such a strong shortlist. Andreas Ruby from the International Jury said of the project:
"The Floating Church takes another typology - the boat - to create another experience that we would attribute usually to a building. I like the temptation powers of the building with its shining lights. There’s a notion of a treasure hunt. I love how the building tries to capture my attention. Even if you have no connection to religion it offers a space where you can go and meditate."
EASA Talk /
Along with Rev Dave Pilkington we were asked to present the Floating Church project at the The Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association (EASA) annual AGM, held in St Mary Magdalene's Church, Paddington. The project was chosen as an example of 'blue sky thinking' and was very well received by the delegates.
Awards /
We were honoured to receive a commendation for this year's Stephen Lawrence Prize for the Floating Church, which was announced as part of the Sterling Prize Ceremony in Coventry Cathedral. We were also thrilled to win the public vote for the best Cultural and Civic Interior at the Dezeen Awards with a landslide victory - thank you to all those that voted for us!
We Rise /
We had a great time help facilitating the Brixton: My Creative Future workshop organised by We Rise Brixton and LHC at the 3Space International House in Brixton. The workshop was a wonderful opportunity to meet with a diverse group of local young people who are looking to become creatives and discuss about their future careers. We were very happy to be able to share our experience, but were also inspired by the diverse ideas the talented young students brought to the conversations. Looking forward to the next one.
New Project /
We've just started work on an exciting new project centred around a collection of historic barn structures in East Sussex. We're looking forward to developing our thinking over the coming months to create a special home for our clients.
RIBA Awards /
We are delighted to announce that we won an RIBA National Award for the floating church. Excellent stuff.
Barn B /
It’s always great to see Gilbert. Mostly because it means we are getting some new photos to share with you all. Barn B is complete and we look forward to sharing the full set of images soon.
New Project /
We had a great site visit up to the north east of Scotland to visit a site in Gairloch and are developing our thoughts on how to complement the landscape setting and surrounding architecture. Murray was at school with half the client, so we are on our best behaviour.