The Studio
Recent Spaces is an industry-leading London-based architecture and design 3D rendering agency founded by Alex York and Iain Banks in 2016. The Recent Spaces philosophy is simple:
Create beautiful, detailed and effective design visualisations.
The studio produces still 3D renderings, animated films, cinemagraphs, interactive experiences, hand-drawn illustrations, photography and their unique Fluid Images for property developers, architects, branding agencies, interior designers, product designers, private home-owners, artists, photographers and more. The studio's team of passionate artists, film-makers, designers and photographers enjoys working on projects of all sizes and types, from private homes and apartments to landmark buildings and beyond, all with a focus on beautiful, atmospheric lighting and evocative, memorable composition.
The Team
Ishah Rayson - Project & Studio Manager
Sergej Maier - Artist
Alex York - Partner
Iain Banks - Partner
Sam Large - Senior Artist
Jan Galliott - Senior Artist
Tobias Grendelmeier - Associate
Isabelle Turco - Artist
Isabella Scrima - Artist
Awards
2023
Building of the Year Award (Renderings) Winner
Winner - Building of the Year (renderings) - 6sqft - for 50 West 66th Street, for Extell, Snøhetta, Pandiscio Green
2023
Building of the Year Award (Renderings) Nominee
Nominee - Building of the Year (renderings) - 6sqft - for Monogram New York
2023
CGArchitect 3DAwards Professional Film Nominee
Nominee - CGArchitect 3DAwards (Professional Film)
2020
Archiboo Alan Davidson Award - Winner
Winner - Visualisations that immerse the viewer, with their own character that allow for more informed and richer conversations about the built environment.
Latham Pools
2019
Archiboo Alan Davidson Award - Shortlisted
Shortlisted - Visualisations that immerse the viewer, with their own character that allow for more informed and richer conversations about the built environment.
Rose Hill
2018
CGArchitect Architectural 3D Awards - Winner
Winner - Best commercial visualisation
Cameron Design House - Alavus New York image
2017
Architizer A+Awards - Finalist
Finalist - Architecture +Models & Rendering
Bassett Road