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Architects' studios by Marc Goodman

18 London architecture studios photographed by Marc Goodwin

These shots by photographer Marc Goodwin offer a glimpse inside the offices of British architects including Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw and the late Zaha Hadid.

Marc Goodwin, who runs the photography studio Archmospheres, has captured the working conditions of some of London's biggest and most prolific architecture practices.

As well as big-name firms like Foster + Partners, Grimshaw, David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects, he also visited established local practices such as Metropolitan Workshop and Cullinan Studio.

"I think this is an untold part of the story of architecture: a study of the spaces where people design spaces," Goodwin told Dezeen.

"This story connects with people on a few different levels. There are architects that want to know what other people's studios are like: bigger, better, brighter, cooler, more beautiful – or the reverse!" he added.

"I hope it will also interest people as less traditional – but still beautiful – form of architectural photography."

The studios are located inside an array of buildings, ranging from a purpose-built space to a converted greetings-card factory, and includes spaces that are both cozy and austere.

It is the latest in a series of photosets by Goodwin documenting the studios of architects. He previously visited the workplaces of Nordic architects, and is planning his next series on Paris.

Take a look inside all 18 London architecture studios:


BDP

In this space since: 2003
Number of employees: 300 in London and 900 globally
Building's former use: brewery


Erect

In this space since: 2010
Number of employees: 6
Building's former use: workshops


Ash Sakula

In this space since: 2006
Number of employees: 15
Building's former use: garment factory


ArchitecturePLB

In this space since: 2016
Number of employees: 20 in London and 20 in Winchester
Building's former use: warehouse


Ben Adams Architects

In this space since: 2010
Number of employees: 55
Building's former use: David Kirkaldy's Testing and Experimenting Works. The ground floor still has the original machinery in place and operates as the Kirkaldy Testing Museum


Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design

In this space since: 2005
Number of employees: 28
Building's former use: Sarsons Vinegar Maltings, offices designed by Glenn Howells Architects


Grimshaw

In this space since: 2007
Number of employees: 180
Building's former use: headquarters for The Big Issue magazine


HawkinsBrown

In this space since: 2013
Number of employees: 247
Building's former use: Hammond & Champness lift factory


Metropolitan Workshop

In this space since: 2005
Number of employees: 32
Building's former use: druggists, sundriesmen, infants' milliners and artificial flower manufacturers


Jestico + Whiles

In this space since: 1998
Number of employees: 100
Building's former use: 19th century stables. It is the only surviving building from the original Euston station, and is about to be demolished to make way for HS2


David Chipperfield Architects

In this space since: 2011
Number of employees: 100
Building's former use: offices


Cullinan Studio

In this space since: 2012
Number of employees: 40
Building's former use: Victorian foundry, greetings card warehouse and artists' studios


Make

In this space since: 2015
Number of employees: 150
Building's former use: car park

Zaha Hadid Architects

In this space since: 2013
Number of employees: 400 globally
Building's former use: a pop-up hair salon designed by Zaha Hadid Architects


Pollard Thomas Edwards

In this space since: 1994
Number of employees: 150
Building's former use: Victorian timber mill


Foster + Partners

In this space since: 1990
Number of employees: 1200 in London, 1450 globally
Building's former use: purpose-built by Foster + Partners. The studio occupies the three lower floors, while apartments ae set on the upper floors


Imagination

In this space since: 1989
Number of employees: 360
Building's former use: school


Mae Architects

In this space since: 2010
Number of employees: 40
Building's former use: school

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