Wolfgang Buttress
Is an award winning artist working within public and private space. His multi-disciplinary studio is based in Nottingham, UK.
Studio
Design studio
Makers Workshop
Sound Recording Studio + Live Room
Photography Studio
The Studio Team
Our studio is a team of some of the best multi-disciplined designers, architects, engineers, makers and musicians from around the world. We also have a close family of incredible collaborators including scientists, structural engineers, fabricators, lighting specialists, film makers, people movement specialists and more.
Live Data
Wolfgang’s more recent public works seek to create a sense of wonder, connecting the visitor to nature using live, data-driven immersive sound, light and scent experiences.
Timeline
Selected Projects
2021
Blossom
The Speed Art Museum,
Kentucky, USA
2020
Solar
Olderfleet,
Melbourne, Australia
2019
BEAM
Glastonbury, UK
2018
Liminal
River Thames,
London, UK
2017
Corona
Nottingham City Council,
Nottingham, UK
2016
The Hive
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
London, UK
Tide
Daisho Group,
Brisbane, Australia
2015
UK Pavilion
UKTI, Milan Expo 2015,
Milan, Italy
Lucent
The John Hancock Center,
Chicago, USA
Golden
Stoke City Council,
Stoke on Trent, UK
Vortex
Transport For London,
London, UK
2014
Space
Kajima Foundation,
Tokyo, Japan
2013
UNA
Australian National University,
Canberra, Australia
2012
Umbra
Birmingham City Council,
Birmingham, UK
10 Columns
Bradford City Council,
Bradford, UK
Venus Rising
Queensland Government,
Brisbane, Australia
2011
Rise
Belfast City Council,
Belfast, UK
Timbre
Hammerson, Bullring,
Birmingham, UK
2010
Flow
Essex PCT, Broomfield Hospital
Essex, UK
Morning Dew
Somerset PCT, Minehead Hospital,
Minehead, UK
Candle
SWRDA,
Gloucester Docks, UK
2008
Stamford Gateway
North Kesteven County Council,
Stamford, UK
Silica
North Somerset Council,
Weston-super-Mare, UK
2007
Feather
Mansfield County Council,
Mansfield, UK
2005
Tree of Remembrance
Manchester City Council, Piccadilly Gardens,
Manchester, UK
Angel Wings and Halo
Delancey,
Islington, London, UK
Awards
2016
Temporary Landscape Design
– Landscape Institute Awards
The Hive at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Best Temporary Sound Installation -
– Pro Sound Awards
The Hive at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Highly Commended - Association of Acoustic and Noise Consultants – Architectural Project Award
The Hive, UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Architectural Collaboration of the Year -
– AJ100 Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Popular Choice Award - Culture: Pavilions
– Architizer A+ Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Jury Vote Winner - Culture: Pavilions
– Architizer A+ Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Civic Trust Special Award (Pro Tem)
– Civic Trust Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Civic Trust Pro Tem Award
– Civic Trust Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Backing British Design
– Homes and Gardens Award 2016
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
2015
Gold Award for Architecture
and Landscape
– BIE Award
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best Lighting Design
– FX Design Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best Public Use Project
with Public Funding
– Blueprint Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best of Best for Event/Exhibition
– Iconic Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best Landscape Scheme - High Budget
– Darc Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best Pavilion Architecture at the EXPO Milano 2015
– Italian Association of Architects and other
Italian National Construction and Landscape bodies
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
' Lighting Projects
– WIN Design Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best Completed Community Building
– Manchester Architects Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Building of the Year
– Manchester Architects Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Highly Commended Landscape Award
– WAN Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Highly Commended Temporary Landscape Award
– Landscape Institute Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Commended Exhibition Lighting
and Temporary Installations
– AL Awards
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
Best Exhibit Winner
– Exhibitor Magazine
UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015
2014
Kajima Sculpture Gold Award,
Space
2012
Structural Steel Design Award,
Rise
International Structural Design Award (Project under £2 million)
Rise
Runner up. Marsh Award for
Excellence in Sculpture,
Rise
BCI Construction Awards –
Regeneration Award,
Bradford Mirror Pool
Urban Lighting Project of the Year
– Lux Awards,
Bradford City Park Columns
2011
Aisling Award,
Rise
2010
Civic Trust Award,
Stamford Gateway
Stamford Civic Society Award,
Milestone
2009
Civic Trust Award,
Silica
Lord Mayors Award
for Urban Design,
Park Rock
Bromley Built Environment Award,
Sculptural markers