David Grandorge

David Grandorge is a Senior Lecturer in structure, construction, and materials at the School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University, where he leads Diploma Unit 7. He holds a dual career as a photographer and academic, collaborating with architects, artists, and art institutions globally. His photography focuses on visual austerity, compositional precision, and the interplay of human condition with urban and natural landscapes.

Teaching & Research Interests:

• Photography and architectural documentation
• Urban and spatial studies
• Materiality and visual representation

Exhibitions:

• The World is Still Beautiful (RAKE Trondheim, 2013)
• Without Sun (Peter von Kant Gallery, 2013)
• International participations including Venice Biennale (2008), Prague Biennale (2005)

Collaborations: Documented works of architects such as Tony Fretton, Caruso St John, and 6a. Visiting lecturer at University of Bath, ETH Zurich, and others.