In 2011 Coffey Architects were named the recipients of the Stephen Lawrence Prize for our library and music room extension at St. Patrick’s School in Kentish Town, London. The prize is funded by the Marco Goldschmied Foundation and is awarded in honour of the memory of the teenager who was setting out on the road to becoming an architect. This award is a monumental mark of respect and is bestowed on an annual basis to architects that create projects for a budget of under £1 million. We remain honoured to have been awarded this very special prize that serves to encourage new talent and innovation that works to make the most of limited budgets. Continue reading →

The Science Museum in South Kensington, London was founded in 1857 and is highly regarded to this day for its awe-inspiring galleries, historic collections and inspirational exhibitions. Thousands of visitors from around the world flock to the museum every year and it plays an important part in preserving the history, science and culture of the world. Continue reading →

There is one incontrovertible fact about architecture. It is all about creation. The creative process gives us so many things of beauty. Sculptures, sonnets, scenes that move us and never leave us. The principle is the same whatever the medium. Something that begins as a small seed, an idea with a tiny heartbeat, can grow and evolve into something overwhelming and breath-taking. If you have ever stood in front of an awesome building and had a visceral response then you will readily understand the motivation behind Coffey Architects and why we strive so hard to indulge in our creative passions and contribute tangible things of beauty to the world. Continue reading →