Author Archives: Stephen Hall

Innovative architecture in Dubai

Dubai is one of the most interesting destinations in the world for architecture. This is quite surprising considering the city appears to have grown out of the beach in several locations. The tough setting has helped to shape the buildings and infrastructure. Consequently, this has made it an attractive design destination. Continue reading

The simplest way to design a small house

Since our founding back in 2005, Coffey Architects has done everything we can to ensure that each client receives the attention they deserve. You might think of yours as an overly peculiar project. However, you’ll be glad to hear that our team is more than willing to take on the job. This is one of the many reasons why the community considers ours the finest architects London has. Continue reading

Principles first explored in high-tech architecture

One of the most surprising movements in architecture was the focus on high-tech in the 70s and 80s. The philosophy was to create buildings that were functional rather than focusing on aesthetic artifice. The popularity of a series of other styles, including post-modernism and de-constructivism, meant the movement was over by the 90s. But many modern principles can trace their roots back to high-tech. As one of the most passionate architects London has to offer, we would like to explore some of these. Continue reading