This year's Christmas card, The Wall Christmas Tree, commemorates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The graphics takes inspiration from the iconic album cover of The Wall by Pink Floyd. And from our experience working on existing and heritage, we've learned that sometimes it's about removing, rather than adding.
SOG project in the local news
We are proud to be in the local news!
Thank you to the Islington Citizen for covering the story about our project for the Society of Genealogists.
Shortlisted for AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2024
Guarnieri Architects are among the 2024 AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards finalists. Our project for the Society of Genealogists has been shortlisted in the Fit-out (Under £2m) category, as a project focused on the rework and refresh of interior spaces, employing low-carbon and circular economy principles. The number of entries this year has been higher than ever, so being shortlisted is already a great achievement for us. Winners will be announced at the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards on Wednesday 11 September 2024 at the Brewery London. Stay tuned!
BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride 2024
Balázs form our office joined over 12,000 cyclists in the London to Brighton Bike Ride 2024, organized by the British Heart Foundation. This 54-mile journey from the busy streets of London to the scenic coast of Brighton aims to raise awareness and funds for heart health research.
He took on the challenge of conquering the final climb of Ditchling Beacon this year. A triumphant finish, well done!
Shortlisted for Archiboo Awards 2024
We are excited to share the news that we've been shortlisted for the Archiboo Awards 2024 in the Best Short Clip category. Our submission comprises a series of clips talking about our core values, crafted to embrace the emerging short-format content.
Watch them on Vimeo:
10 years with Balázs
Ten years ago Balázs Fekete joined Guarnieri Architects. It's been quite a journey!
We want to say a huge thank you because your passion and your hard work make the difference.
Here's to many more years together!
Site progress in Kensington
Our latest residential project, the upgrade of two residential units, is located in Coleherne Court, a heritage mansion block that was built between 1901 and 1904 in red brick and Portland stone. Nowadays, it's part of the Kensington conservation area. Housing 213 luxury apartments, the building includes three blocks between private landscaped gardens. Lady Diana Spencer lived at 60 Coleherne Court in Earls Court, from July 1, 1979, until February 23, 1981.
Season's Greetings
Our Christmas card this year, DNA Christmas Tree, is dedicated to Rosalind Franklin, a brilliant scientist whose contributions were crucial to the discovery of the DNA structure 70 years ago. Rosalind worked at King's College London and played a key role in understanding the double helical nature of DNA.
Society of Genealogists opening
We are thrilled to announce that the work for the new premises of the Society of Genealogists completed and that yesterday, following an opening ceremony, the Society opened its doors to the public in Wharf Road, Islington. A great thanks to all of those involved and that made this happen!
In the picture, left to right: Balázs Fekete and Marco Guarnieri (Guarnieri Architects), Corrado Accardi (PM, Fons&Messor), Patrick Barker (CEO, Society of Genealogists), Bradley Sexton and Lee Anderson (Contractor, Green Light).
Book "Glass Houses" is out
Exciting news! Our Victorian Remix is showcased in the stunning book "Glass Houses" by Phaidon. It’s a proud moment for our team, and we're thrilled to be among the top 50 glass houses.
Plans for Mercato Coperto Trieste
This is the story of a landmark building in Trieste, Italy, and we are ready to be part of its new chapter. Mercato Coperto Trieste is a 1936 modernist building designed by architect Camillo Iona as a prototype of the modern shopping centre. We’ll be working on the repositioning of the market in collaboration a locally based practice, Studio Gasperini. Mercato Metropolitano, with already two locations in London, plans to operate the market.
New projects
New projects uploaded on our website: the upgrade of the 30 serviced apartments complex at Lexham Gardens and the flagship store of Reformation in a Grade II listed building in Covent Garden.
ABS Chicken Run 2023
On Saturday 3rd of June we took part in the ABS Chicken Run to support the Architects Benevolent Society. We strongly believe that our work is not only about buildings, it's about people who work together to achieve a common goal, or sometimes even just to spend a great day in good company!
Thanks to everyone who kindly sponsored us in this run and thank you to the ABS who gave us the chance to help those in need in the architectural community.
Reformation Chelsea completed
Our work with Reformation continues: their new store opened on King's Road, Chelsea.
We're glad to be part of this journey with Reformation in UK since 2019, when their very first store opened in Notting Hill!
ABS Chicken Run
This year we decided to take part in the Chicken Run, a 5km run through central London. Marco will run for us and we couldn't be more excited.
We really hope that you could sponsor us for a good purpose, every penny will be supporting the Architects Benevolent Society who offers confidential advice, support and financial assistance to the architectural community and their families in times of need.
Scan the QR code or follow this link to donate now. Please make sure to write down that you are sponsoring Marco Guarnieri and enjoy the run with us!
To find out more visit absnet.org.uk.
Season's Greetings
In honour of a Queen so dear,
We designed a Christmas card this year.
A geometric crown, so bold and grand,
Reminds us of her royal stand.
She ruled with grace, with dignity and poise,
A symbol of strength, a symbol of joys.
Though she is gone, her legacy lives on,
In our hearts and minds, forever strong.
From all of us at Guarnieri Architects,
We send our love and warm embrace.
Merry Christmas, happy New Year,
May love and laughter fill your days, my dear.
Blender Conference 2022
Balázs attended the Blender Conference 2022 in Amsterdam, where he had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in 3D technology and their applications in architecture. The presentations and workshops showcased a broad range of industries and their use of the software. The conference was also a place to meet and network with likeminded people who share their passion for 3D technology.
We believe that great ideas emerge by linking different disciplines, and we are excited to see how these newly made connections develop.
World Cup balls
With the Qatar World Cup in mind, we had a closer look at the history of the geometry of the World Cup balls. Each of them has a story grounded in the time it was designed in and the place where the Word Cup was hosted. Read the article on LinkedIn.
Listed Building Consent for Abady House
We are delighted to share the news that we obtained Listed Building Consent for the complete upgrade of a flat in Abady House, which forms part of Grosvenor Estate in Pimlico. The social housing development, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, was built between 1929 and 1935.
During the historic research, we found that the bathtub was located in the kitchen in the original lay-out. At the time of its construction, a private bath was the luxury of upper-class households, while social housing blocks were conceived without them. As the culture around personal hygiene evolved, bathtubs found their way into more homes. However, lacking a dedicated space, often the most convenient place for the bathtub was in the kitchen, where it could be used for various purposes. Apart from personal cleaning it also served as a sink, draining board, laundry and worktop with its cover on.
