British Architecture: The Guardian and Observer Guides

Continuing in their excellent recent vein of form in highlighting the importance of the British architecture scene,  this weekend’s editions of The Guardian and Observer included a two-part guide (one on each day) that claims to ‘Unravel the mysteries of British architecture…Discover the complex history of our buildings, explore their rich heritage and learn how to identify a building at a glance’. You can find articles... Read More

122 Leadenhall

The Leadenhall Building, designed by Rogers, Stirk Harbour and Partners for British Land.     Share thisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious Read More

Pixar’s Cars 2 spy story drives film animation to new heights – The Guardian

Cars take the part of tourists as Pixar’s animators use ground-breaking techniques to give Buckingham Palace a makeover. We loved the first one, really looking forward to this…. Director John Lasseter says level of realism is now 10 times greater for cinema audiences Dalya Alberge The Observer, Sunday 26 June 2011 The pioneering Hollywood studio that revolutionised the industry with the first computer... Read More

‘Commissioning design viz’ – by Martin Drake

I have worked in the architectural visualisation industry for over eight years and attended more client meetings than I can remember. Many clients are clear from the outset about the imagery they require yet a common theme is apparent throughout the industry — do we as visualisation experts take enough time to explore their needs thoroughly? By asking them the right questions at an initial consultation, we can ensure that the collaboration... Read More