Stephen Williams Architects

International Architect, Stephen Williams, will return to the UK this month for a combined exhibition and launch of his monograph from the Publishers DAAB in Cologne. The exhibition, including a snap-shot of recent architectural projects, is set to take place at the dreamspace gallery, EC1.

Williams set up his practice in Hamburg, Germany in 2000 and is widely known for his projects for Volkswagen’s Autostadt and the Warner and Universal Music Headquarters in Hamburg and Berlin. His signature style of literary aesthetic qualities, both in conceptual function and detailed exploration of meaning, attracted the interests of DAAB Publishing because of their focus on international architects and designers who push the boundaries of creativity. Williams says, “Current design can be separated into two camps Authenticity and Karaoke, I have always tried to avoid meaningless games with form which are normally clichés and attempted to get to the essence on the issues involved with how people interact with spaces”.

The exhibition will run between 17 September and 12 October 2007 and offer an insight into the current projects of his architectural practice through the presentation of 2d work and animations. The private view, to be held on 20 September 2007, will mark the UK launch of his publication.

This exclusive event will present an opportunity for industry professionals and architecture-enthusiasts to meet Stephen Williams face to face, and take a closer look into the ideas and inspirations behind an innovative, multi-disciplinary design practice.