Jan Kattein: architect as catalyst – ‘A transformational impact can be achieved with limited means’
By Mary Richardson2025-02-11T00:10:00
As Jan Kattein Architects unveils its latest project at Westminster’s Church Street Triangle, Mary Richardson takes a closer look at the work of this innovative firm that weaves social practice into its inspiring and colourful placemaking
Known for his inventive approach to public-realm regeneration, Jan Kattein has built a practice around small-scale but high-impact interventions that blend architecture, social engagement, and sustainability. From high-street revitalisation to community-led placemaking, his work seeks to transform overlooked urban spaces into hubs of activity and opportunity. BD sat down with Kattein in the zinc-clad café at his latest project, the reimagined Church Street Triangle in Lisson Grove, Westminster.
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