While Richard has been instrumental in the visual legacies of many internationally renowned architects, he has preferred to remain ' behind the lens'. Over the years he has declined public appearances, lectures and workshops, to a point that people stopped asking. When Prof. Marco Illuiano suggested that Lund Humphries publish a book about Richard's work, the timing seemed right. It was made clear: he was the subject, it was not Richard's book.

This is a book instigated by a publisher and not a book Richard commissioned and paid for. Richard was only one member of the team; although he suggested images and projects, the authors Martin Caiger-Smith and Valeria Carullo would also make their own selections, as did Marco, the series editor. Valeria Carullo, Curator, The Robert Elwall Photographs Collection at the RIBA had an advantage of already knowing many of Richard's images having worked in our office and becoming Richard's assistant from 2001 - 2003.

There was a lot of negotiation.

There was disappointment on our part when some of our favourites where superseded by the majority.

It's easy to see the consensus if you have seen the book.

Richard's inspiration has been led by paintings, a key influence being the 17th Century Dutch painter, Pieter de Hooch. It's about layers, being led from one space to another, the intrigue, what is happening out of sight, can we move around the corner. It's suggesting a three dimensional space within two dimensions.

This is an opportunity to show four of the images, special to Richard that didn't get published.

Chapel at the Venice Biennale, Italy in 2018 by Francesco Cellini.

The Cube, Roche court - New Art Centre UK by Stephen Marshall Architects.

This addition was commissioned by Lady Bessborough to extend the kitchen, to accommodate for the large number of guests at exhibition openings. I'm being fanciful but the composition reminds me of part of more than one painting by Piero della Francesca.



Singapore Expo Station by Foster + Partners, Singapore.

A unique opportunity and image - The transit authority turned off the electrification to enable photography from on the rails.

The American Embassy, London, UK by Kieran Timberlake Architects.

Glass walls and walkways define the footprint, giving the abstract image depth and a sense of humanity.

-Musings from my life in photography and architecture ©Lynne Bryant
All photographs ©Richard Bryant. They may not be downloaded, scraped or copied in anyway without prior permission from Richard Bryant and negotiation of a licence.
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