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Whether you find architecture a fascinating subject, or you want inspiration to strike for your next design and build project – these terrific Architecture Instagram accounts are for you!
As we watch the world change in every way due to the current climate, we need to stay connected and look after our wellbeing, perhaps by exploring our interests. If you are a keen architecture enthusiast, you might enjoy some new profiles to follow on Instagram. Where else can you see amazing, cutting edge designs take shape and develop into magnificent buildings? Architecture inspires us to look beyond the norm and consider how our surroundings affect our lives – and Instagram is the ideal platform to see its influence for yourself.
In our latest article, we share some of our favourite architecture profiles for you to follow…
1. Tate Harmer
London-based architect firm Tate Harmer are known for their sustainable buildings, mainly designing educational, cultural, hotel and housing projects. They always connect their buildings to nature and leave a positive impact on the environment, so they get big thumbs up from us.
2. Intervention Architecture
Follow for cool illustrations and sketched design proposals. The practice does quite a few residential refurbishments, mainly working in Birmingham. Some of their projects have included the transformation of a coach house into a home and writer’s studio and a curved pavilion for the Birmingham Weekender festival.
3. Oliver Chapman Architects
Award-winning firm Oliver Chapman Architects work from offices in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, and they regularly share images of heritage Scottish architecture. Follow them to see how their projects progress, from concept to construction. Our favourite project is the Visitor Facilities units at the spectacular Kelpies sculptures.
4. Proctor & Shaw Architects
The experts at inventive architectural practice Proctor & Shaw make good use of their passion and knowledge by designing builds across a range of specialisms. Although based in London, they are taking on projects throughout the UK, so expect to see a variety of rural and urban projects. When it comes to devising high-quality design solutions that maximise space and available resources, this is the architecture firm to follow.
5. Think Architecture
Follow Think Architecture for grey, shaded floor plan sketches and outstanding photography. Their feed had a very light and contemporary feel to it – this is a profile that you can easily spend hours exploring! We particularly like their use of shape and scale, which comes across well in their portfolio.
6. Marchi Architectes
This French Architecture firm produces buildings that have a secure connection with nature. Looking through their work, you can see how well they blend their designs in with the location’s natural surroundings. With founder Adélaïde Marchi leading at the helm, the team draw inspiration from the architecture found on their travels. Projects include retail parks, museums, children’s centres and residential properties.
7. Mario Cucinella Architects
Did you manage to read our previous article about the MET Tirana building? Follow Mario Cucinella Architects on Instagram, who are the firm behind the building’s incredible tower design. Just like their work, their Instagram feed focuses on sensitivity, creativity and sustainability. The team always do an extensive amount of research before they start designing each project to ensure it has a positive social impact. They give plenty of attention to sustainable design principles, from air conditioning systems to insulation. Projects include airports, schools, office buildings and residential tower blocks.
8. She’s The Architect
Aspiring female architects will adore this empowering Instagram feed. Run by Sophie Chanson, the page highlights the lives and works of amazing women architects. Follow to see outstanding images of what women can achieve when allowed to create and transform an environment. Sophie established the page when she realised how few female architects she knew of, and how most of the architects who inspired her were men.
9. Darren Bradley
Darren is a highly talented architecture photographer who captures images of modernist architecture from around the world. His feed is full of bright photos and informative architecture travel guides.
10. Jerry Lardon
Every post shared by Jerry is a mini-lesson in architecture. What’s more, Jerry’s easy-to-follow guides accompany some truly stunning images. Jerry reveals a rare and candid insight into the world of design, and his page is ideal for both novices and experienced architects.