Somerset-founded architecture practice Invisible Studio is moving its operations outside of the UK as a response to Brexit, Dezeen has learned.
The studio, which was founded by British architect and television presenter Piers Taylor, told Dezeen it is "actively investing in a future outside of the UK".
"We feel little interest in working in the UK, and feel limited interest in engaging with the UK as an idea or a social and cultural landscape and [this] has led us to refocus on working outside the UK," the studio said.
"We'd be happy never to work in the UK again"
"Post-Brexit, we'd be happy never to work in the UK again," it added.
It made the revelation in responses to a Dezeen survey exploring the impact on architecture studios of the UK's departure from the European Union (EU) three years ago. The survey found that nine in 10 UK architecture studios feel they have been negatively affected by Brexit, while 84 per cent would rejoin the EU if the option was available.
Above: Invisible Studio is known for experimental projects deploying natural materials. Top: Piers Taylor in his self-designed home
"Brexit has been a catastrophe," Invisible Studio said in comments on the survey. "The barriers are obvious but it it is the cultural loss that is even greater."
"Architecture depends on cross-cultural exchange of ideas and benefits from free movement. It is staggering how diminished the UK scene has become post-Bre...