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Squint/Opera

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Founded
2001
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51-200
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About Squint/Opera

Squint/Opera is a creative digital production, experiential design and architectural-visualization studio founded in London in 2001. It translates architectural, cultural and spatial ideas into cinematic narratives, interactive media and immersive public experiences for the built environment, museums, heritage organisations, developers and visitor attractions.

The studio combines visual storytelling with technical production across 3D CGI animation, architectural films, live-action integration, visual effects and real-time experiences. Its work also encompasses permanent and temporary exhibitions, projection mapping, media installations, digital placemaking, interactive sales suites, touchscreen systems and VR/AR simulations. This blend allows the team to develop work ranging from masterplan communications and competition presentations to visitor journeys and cultural interpretation.

Built environment and cultural experiences

Squint/Opera works across architecture, urban development, cultural institutions, entertainment and public-sector commissions. Its supported project work includes the media experience for the Zayed National Museum; immersive narrative installations for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka; the Empire State Building Observatory Experience; Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station; and the interactive and audiovisual installations at Cité du Vin in Bordeaux.

Other credited work spans vision films and thematic content for Qiddiya City and Six Flags Qiddiya, the Mindfulness City masterplan film in Bhutan, immersive media for Showtown Blackpool, F1 DRIVE London, the Peak Tram renovation in Hong Kong, and exhibition media for the V&A.

Part of Journey

In November 2022, Squint/Opera merged into Journey as a founding studio. It remains an active, distinct creative studio within Journey’s multidimensional-experience network, collaborating with specialist sister practices while continuing to deliver direct digital and experiential commissions. Its international studio hubs support cross-continental work on architectural, cultural and destination-led projects.

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Origins and corporate history

Squint/Opera was founded in 2001 by Jules Coke, Alice Britton and partners. Its active operating company, SQUINT/OPERA LIMITED, was incorporated in 2002 under the shelf name BAYSEED LIMITED before adopting its current legal name on 26 July 2002.

Notable credits

15 credits
  • Zayed National Museum
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
  • Empire State Building Observatory Experience
  • Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station
  • The Plaza at 1221 Avenue of the Americas
  • Qiddiya City & Six Flags Qiddiya
  • Mindfulness City
  • Showtown Blackpool
  • F1 DRIVE – London
  • Peak Tram Renovation
  • V&A Museum Exhibitions
  • Oman Across Ages Museum
  • Cité du Vin
  • Messy Goes to OKIDO
  • London 2012 Olympic Legacy Film Series

Offices

Current and former locations of Squint/Opera

4 locations

  • London office

    Headquarters
    1-5 Vyner Street, London, Greater London, E2 9DG, United KingdomLondon, England, United Kingdom

    Global headquarters, executive leadership, post-production suites and direct operating base.

    +44 20 7978 7788
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  • Dubai office

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Middle East studio and client-delivery hub.

  • New York office

    1140 Broadway, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10001, United StatesNew York, United States

    US studio and Americas regional hub, co-located with Journey and ICRAVE.

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  • Richmond office

    Former office
    11/46-50 Regent Street, Richmond, Melbourne VIC 3121, AustraliaRichmond, Victoria, Australia

    Opened 2015

    Former Australian headquarters, opened in 2015 and subsequently phased out.

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