Bryan Avery leaves a lasting impression in the architectural field thanks to his wonderful designs and pursuit of innovation. Not many architects can say they have a passion for integrating advanced technology into properties whilst simultaneously retaining a love for landscapes and city planning.

Some of the most stunning designs created by Avery changed how people see commercial architecture. The British Film Institute (BFI) Imax cinema in London is an incredible example. The property is award winning and has the largest screen in Britain. The most incredible thing about the cinema is that even though it sits near busy traffic routes, including an Underground Line, it is effectively soundproofed. Anti-vibration bearings were used to help achieve this.

The project that brought Avery into the limelight was his work on the Museum of Moving Image for the British Film Institute. The building opened in 1988 and managed to capture the glamour of film whilst simultaneously offering a modern look with its clip on cladding. The museum sadly closed in 1999 but the design earned him the project to design a new home for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

The RADA base in Bloomsbury, Central London was reworked by Avery in 2001. The original base was a warren of poorly designed and disconnected spaces. This was not what one of the leading theatrical schools in Britain needed. Avery’s design is both strong, yet rather simple by nature. The end result is one of the most flexible and intimate performance spaces in the capital.

The success of the RADA project saw Avery take on multiple other arts projects and commercial architecture. In each one he continued to look for innovative solutions and to use advanced technology where possible to achieve the goal of the property. This is a great approach to take and more architects should do similarly.