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Broadgate Circle Photo Sculpture

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Broadgate Circle, Exchange House, Exchange Square Broadgate , City of London London, September 2016 �As a highly regarded urban space, the recent alterations to the Circle have been proposed with a clear and concise rationale. The changes have dramatically enhanced the amenity and civic provision, whilst celebrating the original qualities of the Circle. The Circle is one of the best examples of the travertine use in the UK. The architectural detail and workmanship of the stone with interfacing materials is exemplary. Bronze anodised aluminium and Siberian larch have been used to complement the travertine, and this simple and elegant materials palette enhances the elegance of the Circle�s form and geometry. Nestled within the 54 travertine columns is the reconstructed first floor restaurant, which is completely open beneath. It is now a wider, triple aspect unit with commanding views over the Circle. The first floor cantilevers forwards and backwards from the columns, benefitting from a...

Shoe Planter Photo Sculpture

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Shoe planter with a succulent Piazza SantElisabetta Florence, May 2017

Shoe Planter Photo Sculpture

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Shoe planter with a succulent Piazza Sant'Elisabetta Florence, May 2017