Although the winner won’t be announced until November at the World Architecture Festival, the 338 nominations for Building of the Year are in. The structures are diverse in terms of design and function, including hotels, retail spaces, religious buildings and museums. There are many innovative and thought-provoking designs and a few noticeable themes running through them. Two things that stand out are the widespread use of glass and concrete. Continue reading →

We know the importance of putting in the hard work for exhibitions, competitions and the variety of architectural awards that occur throughout the year in the UK. Amongst the most prestigious awards in the architectural sector are the Retrofit Awards, which cover public, private and commercial architecture, recognising the best work accomplished by architects from across the entire country. This year’s ceremony is set to take place on the 16th of September at The Brewery in London. Continue reading →

Commercial buildings are found in every city across the world in endless forms, sizes and design styles. From office blocks to shopping centres to hotels, there are countless commercial buildings everywhere we look. Architects are working overtime to transform and revolutionise commercial architecture across the world. Office buildings and other commercial structures may have a reputation for being drab, but many architects are working towards making them inspirational, creative and practical spaces. Continue reading →

We are the architectural firm that all clients can place their trust in for excellence, whether the project involves residential or commercial architecture. We take our role very seriously and understand exactly what we have to do to ensure that our surroundings remains as beautiful, functional and environmentally sympathetic as possible. When our clients choose to work with Coffey Architects, they can be assured that they are working with a team that wants to continuously improve and transform the architectural landscape that surrounds the public. Continue reading →

London is one of the most famous and prominent cities in the world, and is certainly home to some of the most prominent people and companies on the planet. It is a city which demands functional, innovative and beautiful residential and commercial architecture. Since being established, our architectural practice has earned a reputation for delivering outstanding work which reflects the global stature of the city. Continue reading →

Dubbed “Olympicopolis” by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, the site of the 2012 Olympics is being transformed into a new cultural hub that will boast two universities, a museum and a dance theatre. The regeneration of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London is shaping up to be one of the most impressive and ambitious urban renewal projects in Europe. The Olympic and Paralympic games left an indelible legacy on the UK, and the plan is to use the site to provide the capital with a brand new culture and education quarter that creates a unique science, arts and education technology nexus. Continue reading →