Just as they were preparing to open the Londons exhibition, a remarkable opportunity came their way—their first commission. The Loughborough Bell Foundry Trust sought a group of architectural photographers to document the John Taylor & Co Bellfounders, the last major Bell Foundry in the UK, over a three-year period. This long-term project involved photographing the foundry's renovations and teaching local amateur photographers through workshops. Their second zine, Chime Ding Cast Tin, captured the foundry's century-old legacy, documenting its processes and the people involved in bell production, within an industrial environment undergoing substantial changes.
In July 2023, Mass Collective established their headquarters in a co-working space on 215 Mare Street, Hackney. Sharing their studio with architectural practice Morris + Company and other small companies in the built environment sector, this move provided a physical space for organizing events, exhibitions, and collaboration with other creatives. During London Open House 23, they launched the Hackney Urban Survey, a bi-monthly workshop aimed at exploring the complex and multi-layered urban fabric of the neighborhood through collaborative photography and exhibition creation.
From the outset, Mass Collective has championed a more collaborative approach to architectural photography and personal projects. Recognizing the isolation and competition prevalent in the field, they are committed to breaking down barriers and fostering an environment where the sharing of ideas takes center stage in the photographic process. Mass Collective continues to grow, innovate, and inspire within the world of architectural photography, proving that the power of collaboration can transform an entire industry.
Just as they were preparing to open the Londons exhibition, a remarkable opportunity came their way—their first commission. The Loughborough Bell Foundry Trust sought a group of architectural photographers to document the John Taylor & Co Bellfounders, the last major Bell Foundry in the UK, over a three-year period. This long-term project involved photographing the foundry's renovations and teaching local amateur photographers through workshops. Their second zine, Chime Ding Cast Tin, captured the foundry's century-old legacy, documenting its processes and the people involved in bell production, within an industrial environment undergoing substantial changes.
In July 2023, Mass Collective established their headquarters in a co-working space on 215 Mare Street, Hackney. Sharing their studio with architectural practice Morris + Company and other small companies in the built environment sector, this move provided a physical space for organizing events, exhibitions, and collaboration with other creatives. During London Open House 23, they launched the Hackney Urban Survey, a bi-monthly workshop aimed at exploring the complex and multi-layered urban fabric of the neighborhood through collaborative photography and exhibition creation.
From the outset, Mass Collective has championed a more collaborative approach to architectural photography and personal projects. Recognizing the isolation and competition prevalent in the field, they are committed to breaking down barriers and fostering an environment where the sharing of ideas takes center stage in the photographic process.
1 Luca Piffaretti, «Sugarcoated Island», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
2 Polly Tootal, «True Fictions from an Unreal City», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
3 Henry Woide, «Road to Nowhere», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
4 Andrew Meredith, «Walking the Westway», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
5 Francesco Russo, «Urban Beings», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
6 Caroline Charrel, «The River Before Us», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
7 Simon Kennedy, «Hyenas and Hippopotami», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
8 Dr. Sue Barr, «Croydon – Motor City», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
Just as they were preparing to open the Londons exhibition, a remarkable opportunity came their way—their first commission. The Loughborough Bell Foundry Trust sought a group of architectural photographers to document the John Taylor & Co Bellfounders, the last major Bell Foundry in the UK, over a three-year period. This long-term project involved photographing the foundry's renovations and teaching local amateur photographers through workshops. Their second zine, Chime Ding Cast Tin, captured the foundry's century-old legacy, documenting its processes and the people involved in bell production, within an industrial environment undergoing substantial changes.
In July 2023, Mass Collective established their headquarters in a co-working space on 215 Mare Street, Hackney. Sharing their studio with architectural practice Morris + Company and other small companies in the built environment sector, this move provided a physical space for organizing events, exhibitions, and collaboration with other creatives. During London Open House 23, they launched the Hackney Urban Survey, a bi-monthly workshop aimed at exploring the complex and multi-layered urban fabric of the neighborhood through collaborative photography and exhibition creation.
From the outset, Mass Collective has championed a more collaborative approach to architectural photography and personal projects. Recognizing the isolation and competition prevalent in the field, they are committed to breaking down barriers and fostering an environment where the sharing of ideas takes center stage in the photographic process. Mass Collective continues to grow, innovate, and inspire within the world of architectural photography, proving that the power of collaboration can transform an entire industry.
Just as they were preparing to open the Londons exhibition, a remarkable opportunity came their way—their first commission. The Loughborough Bell Foundry Trust sought a group of architectural photographers to document the John Taylor & Co Bellfounders, the last major Bell Foundry in the UK, over a three-year period. This long-term project involved photographing the foundry's renovations and teaching local amateur photographers through workshops. Their second zine, Chime Ding Cast Tin, captured the foundry's century-old legacy, documenting its processes and the people involved in bell production, within an industrial environment undergoing substantial changes.
In July 2023, Mass Collective established their headquarters in a co-working space on 215 Mare Street, Hackney. Sharing their studio with architectural practice Morris + Company and other small companies in the built environment sector, this move provided a physical space for organizing events, exhibitions, and collaboration with other creatives. During London Open House 23, they launched the Hackney Urban Survey, a bi-monthly workshop aimed at exploring the complex and multi-layered urban fabric of the neighborhood through collaborative photography and exhibition creation.
From the outset, Mass Collective has championed a more collaborative approach to architectural photography and personal projects. Recognizing the isolation and competition prevalent in the field, they are committed to breaking down barriers and fostering an environment where the sharing of ideas takes center stage in the photographic process.
1 Luca Piffaretti, «Sugarcoated Island», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
2 Polly Tootal, «True Fictions from an Unreal City», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
3 Henry Woide, «Road to Nowhere», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
4 Andrew Meredith, «Walking the Westway», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
5 Francesco Russo, «Urban Beings», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
6 Caroline Charrel, «The River Before Us», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
7 Simon Kennedy, «Hyenas and Hippopotami», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
8 Dr. Sue Barr, «Croydon – Motor City», Londons – The Polycentric City, Mass Collective.
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