Wrapped Buildings

Urban photography of a wrapped old building in Bristol covered in green protective netting and scaffolding, next to a red and white canopy structure.
Architectural photography of a historic church renovation in Bristol, with the exterior entirely wrapped in white plastic sheeting and scaffolding during construction.
Construction photography of a wrapped Bristol university building renovation, featuring scaffolding, a crane, and a yellow Willmott Dixon site gate.
Urban street photography of wrapped industrial buildings in Bristol Docks with a running figure and vintage car.
Architectural photograph of the historic Bristol Generator House building undergoing redevelopment with cranes in the background.
Abstract architectural photography showing the contrast between a clean, white roofline and a large curved facade covered in scaffolding and plastic sheeting.
Documentary photograph of an empty urban lot in Bristol with two buildings on either side, one covered in blue scaffolding and the other in white sheeting.
Street-level photograph of the iconic triangular building near Bristol Temple Meads station wrapped in large advertisement scaffolding and construction barriers.
Wide shot of a large historic building completely covered by white plastic sheeting and scaffolding during major renovation work in a park setting.
Low-angle architectural photo comparing a textured concrete 70s office block with an adjacent building covered in blue scaffolding and white sheeting.
Wide street photograph of the Easton Church facade in Bristol completely covered in white scaffolding and plastic sheeting, framed by two classic American muscle cars.
Detailed, flat architectural photograph of a large building facade completely covered in uniform white scaffolding plastic sheeting with repeated construction branding logos.

Wrapped Buildings captures city buildings enveloped in protective wraps during their restoration. This series invites viewers to explore Bristol’s historic monuments as they undergo transformation, revealing unexpected textures, shapes, and interactions with light. By focusing on these temporary states, the images celebrate the beauty of change and the fleeting, sculptural qualities of the wrapped facades. In their immediate form, these buildings are transient creations that will soon breathe new life into long-neglected landmarks, offering a fresh perspective on the city’s architectural heritage.

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