Business Details
25 Years
experience
Innovative Architectural Design Solutions in London
Carpenter / Lowings Architecture & Design is a London-based practice founded in 2001 through the collaboration of American sculptor James Carpenter and British architect Luke Lowings. Our work focuses on synthesising light, structure, and material to create spaces that heighten awareness of natural environments and cycles. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in architectural, sculptural, and urban interventions that prioritise human connection to daylight and sustainability.Our approach combines artistic innovation with technical expertise, delivering projects globally from intimate installations to large-scale public realm designs. We collaborate closely with clients, engineers, and fabricators to ensure conceptual integrity from initial vision to final execution.
Services
Architectural Design
Facade Engineering
Public Art Installations
Daylighting Solutions
Material Innovation
Urban Interventions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We combine architectural expertise with sculptural innovation
- Our work prioritises sustainable integration with natural environments
- We deliver projects from concept to installation globally
- Our collaborative approach involves world-class engineers and fabricators
- We specialise in structural glass and daylighting technologies
Services
Architectural Design
We create architectural solutions that integrate light, structure, and material to enhance spatial experiences. Our designs prioritise sustainability and contextual harmony while maintaining technical precision. Projects range from private residences to commercial buildings.
Facade Engineering
Specialising in innovative facade systems, we develop solutions that optimise daylighting while ensuring structural integrity. Our expertise includes structural glass and dynamic shading systems that respond to environmental conditions.
Daylighting Solutions
We design daylighting strategies that enhance occupant well-being and reduce energy consumption. Our approach combines artistic vision with technical analysis to create spaces that respond to solar patterns and seasonal changes.
Public Art Installations
Our public art integrates with architectural contexts to create engaging spaces. Installations often incorporate light manipulation and material innovation to create interactive experiences within urban environments.
Material Innovation
We explore advanced material applications to push design boundaries. Our work includes developing custom glass technologies and fabrication techniques that enable unique architectural expressions through material experimentation.
People
James Carpenter
Founder
American sculptor and co-founder with expertise in glass technology and material innovation. Trained at Rhode Island School of Design, he brings artistic vision to architectural projects through light manipulation.
Luke Lowings
Architect
British architect and sole owner since 2018. Qualified in the UK and New York, he combines architectural rigour with artistic sensibility to create light-driven spatial solutions for global projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in architectural design, facade engineering, daylighting solutions, and public art installations that integrate natural light with structural innovation.
How do you incorporate sustainability into your designs?
Our approach prioritises harmony with natural environments through daylight optimisation, material efficiency, and designs that reconnect users with natural cycles.
Can you work on international projects?
Yes, we deliver projects globally, having completed installations and buildings across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
What makes your practice unique?
Our unique combination of sculptural artistry and architectural engineering enables innovative solutions that merge aesthetic vision with technical precision.
Do you handle both small and large-scale projects?
We work across scales from intimate installations to major public realm projects, adapting our collaborative approach to each project's requirements.
