This is an exciting new event for every architect in London and throughout the world. The World Architecture Festival, otherwise known as WAF, begins in around one month in Singapore and will feature a keynote speech by Ole Scheeren, a great talent in the architecture industry. This year’s theme is Architects and the City and is focused on the relationship between urbanism, architecture, and architects. Other speakers of notable importance who will be present include Rocco Yim, Moshe Safdie and Richard Rogers who will all give their professional options on the 2014 theme. Continue reading →

The popular cultural magazine Intelligent Life approached us with a request to examine and address the future of the bookshop. In the digital age we now inhabit, bookshops undoubtedly face the threat of extinction with many of us opting for technology over the traditional paper and hardback book. Along with three other creative companies we designed and constructed a high street retail unit that would contribute to the preservation of the bookshop. We considered the eventuality of books being completely out of print in 50 years so we knew a formidable approach was necessary. We knew we had to focus on saving the culture of the book. Continue reading →

When it comes to altering residential architecture, for example by extending or renovating it, creative thinking is required. For a number of reasons, including budget and space constraints, expanding and extending a property can be difficult. At Coffey Architects we are a design practice dedicated to understanding these constraints. We have an outstanding name and reputation as one of the leading choices for anybody in need of an architect in London, as we are renowned for being able to work effectively and creatively even under restrictions. Continue reading →