This is the portfolio site for Alex Smith, Architect, Designer, Occasional writer and Teacher.
(Borough High street, (Hawkins\Brown)
Since beginnings in Birmingham and undergraduate studies in Leeds I have... in no particular order....
Worked in Copenhagen for a young belgian architectural upstart. Studied at "the worlds most influential postgraduate art and design school", lived in Venice while hobnobbing for a British representatives at a bi-annual architectural beauty pageant. Taught workshops. Developed a strong sense of irony. Written 10,000 words about the architectural merits of Sleeping Beautys Castle, and designed a book on behalf of an award winning british practice that has been published worldwide.
I currently work in London for some colourful characters doing what is often forgotten by young architects; Building Buildings. I am project architect for 2 projects due on site this year. A 320 pupil preparatory school in Kent and an office building above the London Bridge Underground station entrance on Borough High Street. I am also currently jumping through the relevant educational hoops to be able to legally call myself an architect in Britain.
I am always interested in exploring exiting new opportunities and sharing ideas, Please feel free to contact me if you have anything that may be of interest.
For the latest information on my projects please click here
Hilden Grange Preparatory School, Kent (Hawkins\Brown), Due to start on site in 2011
31 Borough high Street (Hawkins\Brown), Due for completion in 2011 (photography by Jack Hobhouse)