What is the value of great architecture / interior photography?

I believe that the most important people in architecture and interior design are the end users who interact with the environment. They may not take in every tiny detail, recognise the importance of the materials used and fully understand the engineering decisions behind the build, but they do know how they feel in the space. When it comes to workplace design this contributes to creating an environment akin with a company’s values for visiting clients, helps with attracting new talent, and improves employee satisfaction leading to an increase in productivity.

The value of architectural / interior photography is to showcase the design, quality of finish and overall success of a project without visiting the space. It is an investment by the contributors of any project, in a belief that their work has a significant value in the overall design.

I was commissioned to photograph the King & Spalding project for Overbury with an emphasis on the feature staircase design. As well as photographing how the staircase is integral to the flow of the space (see previous posts), I wanted to capture details of the design and quality of its construction.

I felt that it was important to produce a set of images that embody the warmth of the lighting, the beauty of the sculptural form, and the functionality of the design.

The 41,235 sq. ft. office at 8 Bishopsgate has been completely transformed by a team of project partners that included TP Bennett, AVI-SPL, bap, Cameron & Payne⁠, Cundall⁠, Cushman & Wakefield⁠, EQUATION Lighting Design⁠, Hoare Lea⁠, Sandy Brown,⁠ and The Alpine Group⁠.