Dowen Farmer Architects: pursuing the path less travelled
By Ben Flatman2023-03-28T04:00:00
From backland sites to dark kitchens, Dowen Farmer Architects relish unusual and challenging projects, finds Ben Flatman
Dowen Farmer’s office sits on the upper floors of Peckham Levels, the former multi-storey carpark turned creative hub and events space. Reaching their office involves navigating the split-levels and old vehicle access ramps that form the core of the building’s circulation.
On my way up to meet the practice’s founders, James Dowen and Tom Farmer, I find myself doubling back to explore further. I finally reach my destination after taking a circuitous route via independent coffee shops and a range of interesting-looking design consultancies.
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