Monthly news updates on live projects, ongoing research and what others are saying.
Jul 2022RIBA House of the Year
We are delighted that the Red House has been longlisted for the RIBA House of the Year Award. One of 8 out of 20 projects featured in the Sunday Times' contributing editor Hugh Graham's selection of the finest competitors, the project was awarded the RIBA SouthWest Award this Spring.
The jury citation reads, "this is a project full of delight and invention, pragmatism, and eccentricity along with knowing references, formal and informal gestures.”
Many congratulations to our daring clients, our consultant team and contractor.
Read the full citation on the RIBA website and see the full long list here.
Jun 2022Wheatsheaf Yard
David Kohn Architects secured planning permission to transform an old stable and coachhouse which was used as artist studios over the past 100 years. Wheatsheaf Yard, named after the historical mews in the Bloomsbury Conservation Area, will retain studio space whilst creating a double height living space and gallery. The design sought to preserve the mews' identity and character, whilst amplifying the existing architectural language.
The proposed 2,000 sq ft three bedroom home is now being sold with The Modern House.
May 2022RIBA South West Award Winner
We are delighted the Red House has won an RIBA South West Award 2022.
The jury citation reads, "this is a project full of delight and invention, pragmatism, and eccentricity along with knowing references, formal and informal gestures.”
Many congratulations to our fantastic clients, our consultant team and contractor.
Read the full citation on the RIBA website and visit the project webpage here.
Apr 2022Design District in AJ & WBW
Our buildings at the Design District are reviewed by Rob Wilson in the latest Architects' Journal: "This is architecture designed to get people to react at an emotional level, adding a richness to everyday life and all done with a touch of humour." Read the full article here, courtesy of the Architects' Journal.
Ros Diamond also features A4 and B4 in her essay 'From Morris to LGBTQ+, Colour in UK Architecture' in leading Swiss journal, Werk, Bauen + Wohnen: “There are recent projects where colour has reappeared as a conceptualised design component of multiple meanings, with its potential to engage the viewer.” Read the english version of the article here.
Mar 2022RIBA Competition Shortlist
David Kohn Architects has been shortlisted in an open international competition to refurbish the RIBA Grade II* listed headquarters in central London. The project will aim to re-masterplan the 1934 Art Deco landmark building and design the first phase of its transformation into a new cultural, learning, work, broadcasting and members' hub. It will align with the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, supporting the institute drive to meet net zero carbon targets and ensure its continuation, relevance and legacy for future generations.
Photograph of 66 Portland Place © RIBA
Feb 2022RIBA Awards Shortlist
We are delighted that the Red House has been shortlisted for this year's RIBA South West Awards. As one of five houses chosen in the area, it is also now eligible for the RIBA House of the Year Award.
RIBA Journal contributing editor, Chris Foges, wrote of the project "Not only has David Kohn Architects produced a building rich in incident and ideas, but the project also benefits from the refinement of the owners’ aims over time".
Congratulations to our wonderful clients, design team and contractor. See the RIBA South West Awards full shortlist here.
Jan 2022Join Our Team
We are hiring for instrumental roles in the practice in response to recent exciting commissions in both the arts and masterplanning sectors:
a Senior Architect - Arts Team Lead
an Architect - Arts Project
and an Architect - Civic Project
Please visit our jobs board here for more information. Applications close by January 31st.
Jan 202215 Years
Wishing you a very Happy New Year from all of us at David Kohn Architects.
The practice is celebrating 15 years since it was established in January 2007. We have grown to a team of 22 working on major arts, education, residential and commercial projects. Photograph of a studio visit to the Red House in November 2020. The project was on the cover of that month's RIBA Journal and the article can be read here. Photograph by Will Pryce.
As part of our anniversary celebrations we will be posting a selection of past projects on instagram through 2022. Visit our page instagram page here.
Dec 2021Seasons Greetings
Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year from all of us at David Kohn Architects. Thanks to our clients and collaborators for making 2021 a great success despite pandemic etc.
Nov 2021Red House Completes
The Red House, a new build brick house in rural Dorset, is on the cover of this month's RIBA Journal special issue on houses. Contributing editor Chris Foges writes, "It was to be almost 10 years before the couple – now in their 50s – spent a night there, under the oversailing, almost alpine roof of an extraordinary new house that has replaced the crumbling cottage. It was worth the wait. Not only has David Kohn Architects produced a building rich in incident and ideas, but the project also benefits from the refinement of the owners’ aims over time." Read the full article here and visit the RIBAJ website here.