“Behind the Façade” is an exhibition of architectural drawings selected from local architects. There is Preview evening on Wed 4th March 5-8pm .
Everyone who is interested in buildings, local history or drawing and painting are welcome.
Architects exhibiting are:
Richard Carman – Architectural Illustrator
“As an architectural illustrator I am mainly involved at the design stage of the process of making a building and illustrating an idea and presenting it in the best possible way. Most architectural visualisation is generated by computers but hand drawing still has a place…….I’ve never been short of work……because, I think, people can relate to it in a way that is impossible with images generated digitally. I believe that a hand produced image invites the viewer to use their imagination and it is therefore more engaging than something that aspires to be photo-perfect. Illustration isn’t art. It’s completely commercial and although the illustrator can apply a great deal of imagination to the work in terms of showing what the subject could be like, in the end it is the client who has the final say. There is more than one picture in this exhibition with a hole cut in it so that revisions could be made ”
https://www.richardcarman.co.uk
Nick Ratcliff – Stone and Partners
Stone + Partners traces its origins back to 1908, when Harry Stone founded the firm in Taunton under the name Stone & Lloyd. In its early years, the practice focused on serving the Somerset region, designing a wide spectrum of projects—from local schools, churches, and village halls to hospitals, sports facilities, industrial buildings, commercial premises, and housing—shaping much of the built environment in the South West.
Over subsequent decades, the firm cemented its reputation for thoughtful design and craftsmanship, maintaining a strong emphasis on placemaking, historic preservation, and sustainable practices. In 1971, the practice formally adopted the name Stone + Partners, reflecting its collaborative ethos and evolution as a chartered architecture firm.
Today, still based in central Taunton, Stone + Partners continues to champion community‑focused architecture and enduring design principles that were first established over a century ago.
Nigel Pearce – Pearce Practice
Find out more about this exciting exhibition here = https://www.creativeinnovationcentre.co.uk/events/behind-the-facade-an-exhibition-of-architectural-drawings-focused-on-local-and-regional-buildings-4th-march-25th-april/