All articles by Ben Flatman – Page 17
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NewsSnøhetta unveils Beijing library filled with ‘hills’ and topped by canopy-like roof
Gingko tree motif is intended as a celebration of Beijing’s natural and cultural heritage
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NewsSOM completes New York skyscraper linked to High Line extension
New tower marks completion of Manhattan West development that has been 40 years in the making
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NewsAckroyd Lowrie requests permission for take-off with Heathrow hotel retrofit
Hotel opened by Elizabeth II and once graced by The Supremes would see facades and internal courtyard restored
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NewsSurman Weston completes self-build house in Peckham
Practice acts as client, architect and contractor for self-initiated project
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NewsWe are neglecting the needs of young people, planning experts tell MPs
Only 6% of housing developments involve architects, parliamentary inquiry into young people and the built environment is told
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News12 schemes vie for RIBA West Midlands Awards
Buildings by Napier Clarke, Hawkins Brown and Associated Architects amongst shortlisted projects
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NewsAHMM and shedkm on shortlist for RIBA North West Awards
Simpson Haugh, BDP and Sheppard Robson also amongst practices in running for regional awards
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NewsvPPR selected to design John Akomfrah exhibition for 60th Venice Art Biennale
The British Pavilion exhibition will feature the work of leading video artist, John Akomfrah
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FeaturesJonathan Smales: ‘I love the tangibility of building. I like the fact it’s got a beginning, a middle and an end’
From running Greenpeace to creating the UK’s largest timber neighbourhood, Jonathan Smales is a developer who doesn’t follow the herd, writes Ben Flatman
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NewsFormer Greenpeace directors win planning for UK’s largest timber neighbourhood
Mae, Ash Sakula and Mole working on 685-home Phoenix project in East Sussex
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NewsFifteen projects make it onto RIBA South West Awards shortlist
Bindloss Dawes, AHMM and Clementine Blakemore also amongst contenders for regional prize
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FeaturesAlex Ely: ‘Architecture is so central to our culture - it’s a pity it doesn’t seem to gain the traction it deserves’
The founder of the Stirling Prize-winning Mae Architects shares his influences and inspirations with Ben Flatman and concludes that his profession still has much to offer
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NewsNovak Hiles wins planning for low-carbon house in Barnet
The proposed new home is designed to enhance CO2 emissions reduction, surpassing Part L building regulations
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NewsVenice Biennale co-curator behind design of major new Royal Academy exhibition
JA Project’s design explores institution’s historical ties to slavery and colonialism
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NewsGreen light for Corstorphine & Wright's Cambridge shopping centre reinvention
Scheme will convert part of shopping centre to life sciences hub, while refurbishing other areas for retail
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NewsDSDHA housing scheme next to Camden Roundhouse goes in for planning
Four drum-shaped blocks would be built next to grade II*-listed venue
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NewsGensler appoints four new principals to UK and European leadership team
Number one globally ranked practice makes appointments at time of growth in UK and European business
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NewsStudio Libeskind completes new Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Free Hospital
Cancer support centre includes new landscaping by Martha Schwartz Partners
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NewsNew exhibition space adds to growing Saudi cultural and heritage zone
Cultural hub forms part of wider regional tourism strategy that seeks to attract two millions visitors a year to the area
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FeaturesLet’s talk about a brighter future for our towns and cities
How can we create thriving communities and places that people enjoy and want to live in? Ben Flatman spoke to four key industry figures to find out