Timothy Soar’s series of free-to-attend photography
workshops for Regenerative Architecture Index broadens its program– and leaves to a flying start. Photography workshop at Caffè Terrazzo– The Design Hub in West London. From left to right: Pippa Grayson, Rabiyah Malik, Ferenc Erdei, Jlees Ahmed, Marianne Lowgren, Richard Dudzicki, Yitong Wang, Mihai Ionut Vasilescu, Brendan Tracey, Irina Coraga, and Timothy Soar. Photo by Lorna Soar
Due to popular demand, photographer Timothy Soar has actually added another date to his program of free-to-attend photography workshops, teaming up with RAI practice Collective Architecture to host a workshop from 2pm-5pm at Collective Architecture’s Studio on London’s Essex Road.
Designed to encourage RAI members to establish an offered a coherent visual language for their work as an important part of the design procedure, the workshops put an focus on community, discussion and shared concepts, producing an open and useful environment in which individuals have the ability to evaluate concepts and refine their approach. Numbers are strictly limited to guarantee that each participant can contribute meaningfully and get clear, useful value from subsequent feedback.
Left: Lorenzo Garofoli checked out the method daily moments, such as rearranging furniture, produces unexpected compositions of line and form. Right: Marianne Lowgren explored the relationship
in between natural and built aspects. The very first Regenerative Architecture Index photography workshop, which took place on Thursday 23rd April at Caffè Terrazzo– The Design Hub in West London. The quality of engagement with the short was especially noteworthy. Observations were both thoughtful and grounded. Lorenzo Garofoli explored the area as a form of easily transportable city model, identifying moments in which daily actions– such as the repositioning of furnishings or change of screens– generated unexpected structures of line and kind. Marianne Löwgren approached the workout through a regenerative lens, framing images around styles of time, material reuse, and the relationship in between natural and built aspects. Numerous individuals have already expressed interest in attending future workshops.
The West London workshop gets underway. Additional dates have actually been arranged throughout the year with a varied series of areas created to draw in a wide variety of RAI members.
Upcoming dates
- Wednesday 3rd June, Downstairs at dMFK, 76 Charlotte St, London W1, 9am-12pm
- Wednesday 29th July, Marine Court, St Leonard’s-on-Sea, East Sussex, 10am-1pm
- Thursday 10th September, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, 10am-1pm
- Tuesday 29th September at Collective Works, System 5.06, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road London N1 3QP, 2pm-5pm
- Sunday 6th December, Harry CJ Wix, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 10am-1pm
Beverages will be served.
Attendance is complimentary to RAI members but places are strictly limited so scheduling is essential.Email Lorna Soar at [email protected] to schedule your place. Photos by Jason Sayer,
taken while
participating in a photography workshop sponsored by In Opera Group and held at the Northcliffe, London, the Daily Mail HQ repurposed by John Robertson Associates. Why participate” I attended the workshop at 8 Bishopsgate.
It was a fantastic day
that started with a talk by WilkinsonEyre and Tim, providing valuable context for photographing the building’s architecture. Throughout the day, it was excellent to receive expert ideas from Tim, who encouraged us to believe creatively about composition and check out the building through the lens. The format was interesting and inclusive for all skill levels and equipment, promoting an excellent discussion on what makes a successful photograph.”– Alex Jackson, Piercy and Co”A thoughtful and appealing workshop where Tim shared a remarkable depth of knowledge and
encouraged us to look more thoroughly at the world through his lens. “– Fergus Knox, Knox Bhavan”Architects often have a strong interest in photography, yet some lack the confidence to capture architecture through a cam. I
was welcomed to the workshop led
by Tim at the YY building and at first was reluctant, assuming it would be focused on professionals. I had no devices of my own, but I was reassured that an iPhone would be completely great … so I decided to go. I’m very grateful I did. The day was well structured, offering a welcome opportunity to”decrease” and thoughtfully observe a structure both in use and in information. The event was relaxed, helpful, and satisfying. I particularly valued learning from Tim throughout the last crit session, where we had the ability to see simply how impressive everyone’s photos were.”– Tom Wells, AHMM Read Timothy Soar’s thoughts on what to expect from the workshops and what they set out to attain. Join the Regenerative Architecture Index 2026