12–24 March 2026
Peter Cook
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A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture
HENI is delighted to release A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture by Sir Peter Cook, a series of eight limited-edition prints after original works on paper. This diverse series presents some of Cook’s most recent investigations into architectural possibilities through vibrant, dreamlike scenes.
The editions are framed Giclée prints on smooth cotton rag and range from 60.8 x 60.8 cm to 65.2 x 89.8 cm (framed). They are priced between $1,600 and $2,000 (plus applicable taxes) each. All works are numbered and hand-signed on the front by the artist.
The edition size for each print is limited to 15 (plus 3 APs). The prints are available by application until 17:00 GMT on 24 March 2026.
About A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture
Since the early 1960s, Cook has developed a distinctive body of visually rich and colourful drawings depicting radical conceptual possibilities within architecture. He is known for his imagined buildings, communities and cities, which he describes as “possible or maybe nearly possible, but importantly, not consciously impossible.”
From a bustling city seen amongst flaking, monumental columns to small houses tucked into ditches on hillsides, the A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture editions reflect the ongoing innovation in Cook’s exploration of architectural possibilities. Within his imagined views, Cook also investigates anew some of his long-favoured themes. He describes Filtered City 4 Pylon Zone, a surreal vision of conical towers, as partly an “essay” on the notion of a three-dimensional city, while in Another Arcadia, a view from a cave out to a verdant landscape, Cook returns to his vision for garden cities.
"My work is about imagination at play. There is stuff that’s pretty, stuff that’s spooky, and stuff that is architecturally very serious, often thrown at you in unexpected ways." – Sir Peter Cook
About Sir Peter Cook
Sir Peter Cook first gained international recognition through the visionary group Archigram, whose conceptual projects — including Plug-In City (1963–66) — continue to challenge ideas at the intersection of architecture, technology, and society. Alongside these influential unrealised works, Cook’s built projects include Kunsthaus Graz in Austria (completed in 2003 with Colin Fournier) and the Drawing Studio (2016) and Innovation Studio (2021), both for Arts University Bournemouth. His work has been the subject of numerous publications and exhibitions, and in 2002 he was awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) Royal Gold Medal, the institution’s highest honour.
Cook’s drawings are held in major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Centre Pompidou, Paris; Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Frankfurt; FRAC Centre, Orléans; M+ Museum of Art, Hong Kong; Japan Architect Collection, Tokyo; the National Museum of Art, Oslo; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Peter Cook is the director of Peter Cook Studio Crablab.
Instagram: @sirpetercook
Visit HENI Gallery
The limited-edition prints are currently on view at the Art of Architecture exhibition at HENI Gallery. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
Opening Event: 12 March, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Exhibition dates: 13–24 March 2026
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm
Address: 6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Art of Architecture merch
The book Peter Cook: Art of Architecture and a merchandise collection inspired by artworks from Sir Peter Cook are now available for purchase both online and at HENI Gallery.
Timeline
To ensure a fair and broad distribution, the limited-edition artworks are being sold on an application basis for a limited time only. Click on the ‘Apply to Buy’ button to get started.
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APPLICATION
The application window for this drop is open from 12 March until 24 March 2026.
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ALLOCATION
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
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DELIVERY
HENI estimates all artworks will ship within 3 months of the application window closing.
FAQ
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HENI is delighted to release A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture by Sir Peter Cook, a series of eight limited-edition prints after original works on paper. This diverse series presents some of Cook’s most recent investigations into architectural possibilities through vibrant, dreamlike scenes. The edition size for each print is limited to 15 (plus 3 APs) and the artworks are available by application until 17:00 GMT on 24 March 2026.
The editions are framed Giclée prints on smooth cotton rag and range from 60.8 x 60.8 cm to 65.2 x 89.8 cm (framed). They are priced between $1,600 and $2,000 (plus applicable taxes) each. All works are numbered and hand-signed on the front by the artist.
You can complete your application for A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the editions you applied for. After the allocation period, if your application is successful, you will be sent an order confirmation once payment has been successfully taken.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
As A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture is a limited-edition release, HENI tries to ensure that the prints are sold broadly and fairly (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis). You can apply for multiple artworks from A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture, however, HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
During the application process it is possible to select “Partial Allocation", and “Alternative Allocation”.
If you selected ‘Yes’ to the “Partial Allocation” option during the application process, HENI may offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the editions you applied for, but not all. Choosing “Partial Allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
If you selected ‘No’ to the “Partial Allocation” option during the application process, HENI will only satisfy your application if we are able to fulfil your entire application.
If you selected the “Alternative Allocation” option during the application process, it means that you are willing to receive an alternative artwork of the same size category and price if your original selection isn't available. Choosing “Alternative Allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture is priced in US Dollars and can be purchased using credit or debit card. Please ensure when submitting your payment details that you enter the correct billing post/zip code information for the payment card you are using.
When applying for A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture you will be asked to provide details of a credit or debit card. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed. Only after you have been notified of your successful application will HENI arrange to take payment. HENI will automatically attempt to take payment using the payment method supplied at the time of the application. If this payment method fails, you will be notified by email with a custom payment link that you can use to complete payment. You have 48 hours from the time of the email to complete your payment, otherwise your allocation will be revoked.
A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture does not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen. As with all our drops, the APs are not for sale.
A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture is on display at the HENI Gallery for the duration of the drop. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington Street, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Open Monday to Friday from 10am–6pm.
HENI aims to dispatch all the artworks within 3 months of the close of the application window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready to dispatch, you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
To ensure efficient delivery of our editions HENI ships exclusively through our trusted courier partners. Therefore, we are unable to facilitate in-person collection or organise independent shipping.
A Cheerful and Mysterious New Architecture will be shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices indicated are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment.
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