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# About Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper is an architectural and interior photographer with over twenty years of experience capturing the essence of spaces. He has worked with some of the industry's most renowned architects and designers, bringing their visions to life through his stunning photography.

More than just a visual record, Chris's work tells a story. His photographs encourage viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the space. He goes beyond capturing aesthetics, revealing how architecture interacts with its surroundings and the people who inhabit it.

A master of natural light, Chris utilizes its subtle nuances to highlight the beauty and intricacies of each project. He also embraces a cinematic lighting approach when the style demands it, creating a sense of depth and drama.

[![Chris Cooper, architectural photographer based in New York](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/8F9A8149-EditCCcc.jpg?width=1820&height=1365&name=8F9A8149-EditCCcc.jpg "Chris Cooper, architectural photographer based in New York")](https://www.chriscooperphotographer.com/)

[Follow Chris on Facebook](https://www.instagram.com/chriscooperphotographer/) [Follow Chris on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cooper-9804aa19/) [Email Chris](mailto:chris@chriscooperphotographer.com) [Chris's personal website](https://www.chriscooperphotographer.com/)

SELECT CLIENTS

- #### 1100 Architect
- #### 21c Museum Hotels
- #### Amie Weitzman Design
- #### Bade Stageberg Cox
- #### Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners
- #### CallisonRTKL
- #### CannonDesign
- #### Carrier & Company
- #### Charles Rose Architects
- #### Christine Van Deusen
- #### COOKFOX Architects
- #### Dattner Architects
- #### Deborah Berke & Partners Architects
- #### Ennead Architects
- #### Ennismore Hotels
- #### Fiedler Marciano Architecture
- #### EYP
- #### FCA
- #### FXCollaborative
- #### Gensler
- #### Gwathmey Siegel & Associates
- #### Hacin + Associates
- #### Hart Howerton
- #### Herman Miller
- #### HDR Architecture
- #### H3
- #### HKS
- #### HLW International
- #### ICRAVE
- #### Knoll
- #### Lake/Flato Architects
- #### [Lubrano Ciavarra Architects](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Mancini Duffy](https://www.website.com)
- #### [MeierPartners](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Peter Walker & Partners](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Perkins Eastman](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Perkins Will](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Roger Ferris + Partners](https://www.website.com)
- #### [S9 Architecture](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Skolnick](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Spector Group](https://www.website.com)
- #### [STV Group](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Ted Moudis Associates](https://www.website.com)
- #### [TenBerke](https://www.website.com)
- #### [TPG Architecture](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Urban Architectural Initiatives](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Unispace](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Woods Bagot](https://www.website.com)

- #### 1100 Architect
- #### 21c Museum Hotels
- #### Amie Weitzman Design
- #### Bade Stageberg Cox
- #### Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners
- #### CallisonRTKL
- #### CannonDesign
- #### Carrier & Company
- #### Charles Rose Architects
- #### Christine Van Deusen
- #### COOKFOX Architects
- #### Dattner Architects
- #### Deborah Berke & Partners Architects
- #### Ennead Architects
- #### Ennismore Hotels
- #### Fiedler Marciano Architecture
- #### EYP
- #### FCA
- #### FXCollaborative
- #### Gensler
- #### Gwathmey Siegel & Associates
- #### Hacin + Associates
- #### Hart Howerton
- #### Herman Miller
- #### HDR Architecture
- #### H3
- #### HKS
- #### HLW International
- #### ICRAVE
- #### Knoll
- #### Lake/Flato Architects
- #### [Lubrano Ciavarra Architects](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Mancini Duffy](https://www.website.com)
- #### [MeierPartners](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Peter Walker & Partners](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Perkins Eastman](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Perkins Will](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Roger Ferris + Partners](https://www.website.com)
- #### [S9 Architecture](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Skolnick](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Spector Group](https://www.website.com)
- #### [STV Group](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Ted Moudis Associates](https://www.website.com)
- #### [TenBerke](https://www.website.com)
- #### [TPG Architecture](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Urban Architectural Initiatives](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Unispace](https://www.website.com)
- #### [Woods Bagot](https://www.website.com)

His work has graced the pages of prestigious publications like Architectural Digest and Interior Design, as well as numerous international design books.

latest projects

##### 39-03 College Point

Location: Flushing, Queens  
Architect: Urban Architectural Initiatives

![39-03 College Point by Urban Architectural Initiatives — Flushing, Queens architectural photography by Chris Cooper / ArchExplorer](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/Latest%20Projects/39-03CollegePoint01.jpg?width=770&name=39-03CollegePoint01.jpg) <https://archive.archexplorer.com/redirect.php?7,LB1395_48460a7a>

##### Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Location: Manhattan, New York  
Architect: Perkins Will

![Schwarzman Animal Medical Center — interior designed by Perkins Will — photography by Chris Cooper / ArchExplorer](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/Latest%20Projects/2026AMC07.jpg?width=770&name=2026AMC07.jpg) <https://archive.archexplorer.com/redirect.php?7,LB1162_11eec17a>

##### NuSun Vernon

Location: Astoria, Queens  
Architect: FXCollaborative

![NuSun Vernon by FXCollaborative — Astoria, Queens architectural photography by Chris Cooper / ArchExplorer](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/Latest%20Projects/NuSunAstoria15.jpg?width=770&name=NuSunAstoria15.jpg) <https://archive.archexplorer.com/redirect.php?7,LB1387_c4053ef9>

##### Yeshivah of Flatbush

Location: Brooklyn, New York  
Architect: Dattner Architects

![Yeshivah of Flatbush — interior designed by Dattner Architects — photography by Chris Cooper / ArchExplorer](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/Latest%20Projects/YFB12.jpg?width=770&name=YFB12.jpg) <https://archive.archexplorer.com/redirect.php?7,LB1377_6a5b7af6>

##### Private Office

Location: New York, New York  
Designer: Jefferson Group

![Private Office — interior designed by Jefferson Group — photography by Chris Cooper / ArchExplorer](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/Latest%20Projects/GRSM06.jpg?width=770&name=GRSM06.jpg) <https://archive.archexplorer.com/redirect.php?7,LB1374_fb72c329>

##### Octus

Location: Manhattan, New York  
Designer: Jefferson Group

![Octus01](https://archexplorer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forweb/Latest%20Projects/Octus01.jpg?width=770&name=Octus01.jpg) <https://archive.archexplorer.com/redirect.php?7,LB1180_3d0cd7f4>

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select clients

• 1100 Architect • 21c Museum Hotels • Amie Weitzman Design • Bade Stageberg Cox • Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners • CallisonRTKL • CannonDesign • Carrier & Company • Charles Rose Architects • Christine Van Deusen • COOKFOX Architects • Dattner Architects • Deborah Berke & Partners Architects • Ennead Architects • Ennismore Hotels • Fiedler Marciano Architecture • EYP • FCA • FXCollaborative • Gensler • Gwathmey Siegel & Associates • Hacin + Associates • Hart Howerton • Herman Miller • HDR Architecture • H3 • HKS • HLW International • ICRAVE • Knoll • Lake/Flato Architects • Lubrano Ciavarra Architects • Mancini Duffy • MeierPartners • Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects • Peter Walker & Partners • Perkins Eastman • Perkins Will • Roger Ferris + Partners • S9 Architecture • Skolnick • Spector Group • STV Group • Ted Moudis Associates • TenBerke • TPG Architecture • Urban Architectural Initiatives • Unispace • Woods Bagot •

select publications

• ArchDaily • Architect • Architectural Digest • Architect Lab • Architects Newspaper • Architectural Record • Architecture Week • Architizer • Business Week • Condé Nast Traveler • Contract Magazine • Dezeen • Dwell • Editorial Lotus • Galerie Magazine • Green Source • Interior Design • Luxe Magazine • Metropolis • Metropolitan Home • New York Home Observer • The New York Times • Residential Architect • Surface • Texas Architect • Town & Country Magazine • Urban Land • Wallpaper\* • World Architecture News •

select awards

• 2026 iF Design Award • AIA New York 2026 Design Award • AIA New York 2025 Design Award • AIA New York 2024 Design Award • Interior Design Best of 2023 Awards • 2023 Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design • 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Project of the Year • SARA National Design Award • Americas Award of Excellence • Urban Land Institute • New York Design Awards • 6sqft Building Of The Year • IDA Design Awards •

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