about

I am an architectural photographer, film-maker,  journalist, gallerist and curator, based in Deptford, SE London. 

My wide-ranging client base includes architects, designers, publications, PR consultancies, construction companies and public organisations. I am proud of the long working relationships I have with many clients, while also enjoying the opportunity to work with new organisations sharing my passion for architecture and design

In 2019, I opened a new gallery space in Deptford. Gareth Gardner Gallery hosts a programme of exhibitions dedicated to photography of architecture and the man-altered landscape.

I also pursue my own photographic projects, examining different narratives within the built environment.

As well as photographing and writing, I offer consultancy services to clients, assisting with creative marketing strategies and brand development. I also host regular photographic workshops and teaching sessions.

An experienced journalist and writer, I am former editor of interiors magazine FX, features editor of former architectural weekly magazine Building Design and have contributed to many different publications. I continue to contribute to a number of different titles and my work has been widely published in books, magazines and newspapers around the world.

My project Route Book was featured by Radio 4 in the 'Archive on 4' documentary Return to Subtopia. I also worked with journalist Pamela Buxton and photographer Ed Tyler on the publication of 50 Architects 50 Buildings a book based on the popular 'Inspiration' series in Building Design magazine, which features many of my specially-commissioned photographs.

Professional recognition

I am a fellow of the RSA and a member of the Association of Photographers.

Education

I have a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton and also gained a Distinction in Professional Photography Practice at London College of Printing.

Exhibitions

2010: Association of Photographers Summer Exhibition, AOP Gallery. Work selected for exhibition.

2011: Brave New Worlds, Riverside Gallery, Richmond-upon-Thames. Work selected for exhibition.

2013: Momentum, RTKL Studio London. Work commissioned for exhibition.

2013: Magazine work. Major retrospective solo exhibition at TOTO gallery, London. Part of Clerkenwell Design Week.

2013: London Independent Photography 25th Annual Exhibition, Strand Gallery, London. Work selected for exhibition.

2016: Preston Bus Station, Skelly & Couch, London. Images commissioned by Blueprint magazine exhibited as part of an exhibition on the history and future of the building.

2017: 30 Images from 30 Years in Practice, Bennetts Associates, London. Image of Hampstead Theatre featured in exhibition, part of London Festival of Architecture.

2019: Astana: New-build Capital City. Gareth Gardner Gallery.

2019: Buses and Brutalism: Preston Bus Station. Gareth Gardner Gallery.

2021: Route Book, Gareth Gardner Gallery.

Employment

1995-1998: New Civil Engineer Reporter and section editor

1998-2000: Building Design Features editor, technical editor and editor of Interiors for Architects and Designers

2000-2002: FX Editor

2001-2005: Kent Institute of Art & Design Governor

2003-present: Gareth Gardner photography + journalism

2007-present: fuwagardner Partner of multidisciplinary design consultancy

2019-present: Gareth Gardner Gallery, curator