Studio Beech specialises in revealing the potential of existing buildings and materials to be adapted for a new purpose.
Julie Beech founded Studio Beech after retraining as an Interior Architect. Prior to that she was Head of Programme and Participation for the Royal Society of Sculptors, built her own home, and taught art and 3D design to people of all ages and abilities.
The studio practices a ‘waste not, want not’ approach to developing structures that acknowledge and embrace our Earth’s shifting conditions. Conserving resources and reducing waste is imperative - not only to reduce costs but to promote sustainable construction.
The design process is informed by a dialogue between the old and the new. By referencing the context of place and materials, the architecture or installation retains a strong relationship to the surrounding environment.
Projects
Transforming a 35 square metre 1960’s navy workboat into a contemporary 4 berth London home.
This three-metre-tall sculpture made predominantly from waste items, was commissioned by Veolia and New West End Company to adorn Oxford Street throughout the 2024 festive season.
Adapting a traditional Spanish house situated in the beautiful Axarquia mountains near Malaga.
Architecture residency to design and build a mountain-side shelter from 100% recycled materials.
Net Curtain, a collaboration with Dan Ripnar, pushes the boundaries of the use of waste materials - being made entirely from the insidious plastic netting used to package food, a bi-product of the intensive production paradigm.
Unique hand-made ceramic bass relief fruit and vegetable tiles to complement a kitchen or restaurant.
General enquiries
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to explore ideas and discuss how to move a project forward.