Gibson Thornley Architects

The iconic Jam Factory. An Edwardian warehouse conversion which once belonged to Hartley's. 

Architects: MUMA (McInnes Usher McKnight Architects) 

Architects: MUMA (McInnes Usher McKnight Architects) 

Detail of the brise-soleil casting a geometric shadow on the brick facade of the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. Installed to protect the artwork from sunlight the brise-soleil creates a beautiful design feature.

The Whitworth Gallery is an award winning site receiving acolades from RIBA National Awards 2015; two AJ Retrofit awards in the categories of ‘Cultural and Public Buildings’ and ‘Heritage and Listed Buildings 2015; and the 'Best Emerging Culture Destination in Europe' at the LCD Travel Awards.

Architect: Tribich, Liefer & Starkin

This series explores the effect of sunlight throughout the day on the concrete, mosaic facade of the 1960's Leon House in Croydon. The colours of the sunset striking this building are stunning on this iconic facade.

Architects: Fuller, Hall and Foulsham

Built in 1968, a great example of the the beauty of the unique concrete detail featured in Brutalist era architecture. 

All images © Louise Gough