ARCHITECT FOCUS
PICKARD CARTWRIGHT
James Pickard, co-founder of Cartwright Pickard, talks about the challenges of refurbishing the Grade II listed Golden Lane Leisure Centre in the City of London
n James Pickard founded the practice with Peter Cartwright in 1997
What drew you to a career in architecture? I started getting interested in architec- ture when I was five years old, when my father commissioned an architect to design a very modern house for us near Harrogate in Yorkshire. I went to see the architect’s drawings and the model he made of the house. I also went to the building site every week
with my mum and saw the building tak- ing shape. Watching the home I grew up in being designed and built inspired me to want to be an architect myself.
How did you start your career? I studied architecture at the University of Nottingham – I did two degrees there. I have always worked in London, apart from a couple of years spent working in Stockholm. I founded Cartwright Pickard in early 1997 with Peter Cartwright.
How would you describe your philosophy when it comes to architecture? Primarily, it is about using our ideas to improve the quality of life for building users and occupiers.
n A new dance studio was created between the swimming pool and the sports hall 32 Read Leisure Management online
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