All articles by Ben Flatman – Page 3
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NewsAllies and Morrison lead Croydon masterplan consultation
Consultation begins for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s transformation of Croydon’s North End Quarter, with proposals for mixed-use development, public spaces, and new housing
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NewsLandsec U+I and Studio Egret West submits masterplan for Lewisham town centre transformation
First phase planning application includes two residential schemes, one by Mæ Architects with Studio Multi and another by Archio Ltd
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NewsStudio AVC completes contemporary London townhouse
Respecting its Victorian surroundings, Frame House seeks to integrate energy-efficiency and craftsmanship
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NewsFinalists announced for 2024 RIBA international prize
RIBA has announced three finalists for the 2024 RIBA International Prize, with projects in Germany, Spain, and China competing for the global award recognising transformative architecture
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NewsGPAD submits planning for Colmore Row office retrofit in Birmingham
Heritage refurbishment proposal will transform historic Edwardian building into a sustainable, wellness-focused workspace
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NewsMaccreanor Lavington and Erect Architecture appointed for Newham primary school and build-to-rent homes
Populo Living commissions flagship school and residential project on Carpenters Estate to include over 100 new flats
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NewsEric Parry Architects completes retrofit of 11 Belgrave Road
Project retains 35% of the original structure and makes extensive use of bio-based materials
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NewsShedkm co-founder Dave King dies at 86
Respected architect mentor Dave King, co-founder of Shedkm, leaves a legacy of influential projects and a commitment to architectural education
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NewsHopkins completes new SciTech centre at Haileybury
Hopkins’ timber-framed centre integrates science and technology facilities for Haileybury students and the broader community, aiming to foster interdisciplinary learning
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NewsArchitectural Association introduces new postgraduate conservation and reuse programme
Architecture school launches its first new programme in ten years
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NewsPollard Thomas Edwards’ Surrey care centre granted planning
The scheme for CHD Living has secured Surrey Heath Borough Council’s approval for a 70-bedroom care centre at Mindenhurst
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NewsPurcell appointed to City of London School for Girls refurbishment project
Renovation works on Barbican landmark seek to extend building lifespan and better align facilities with current educational needs
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OpinionBuilding back or holding back? What the Budget means for architecture
As Labour’s first Budget in more than a decade promises fresh investment, the sector must grapple with new tax burdens, ambitious spending pledges and lingering gaps in planning reform. Can the built environment industry expect genuine progress, or is this another exercise in managing decline?
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NewsBPTW’s Harbour Village Phase 3A masterplan approved for 273 homes in Ebbsfleet Garden City
The new phase includes riverside homes, community facilities, and transport links as part of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation’s Garden City Vision for the area
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NewsArchitectural profession reacts to Autumn Budget 2024: Calls for greater ambition alongside boost for investment
Architects and industry leaders respond to chancellor Rachel Reeves’s £100bn capital investment commitment
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NewsThree roads lead to Rome for scholarship hopefuls
Trio of scholarships offer early-career architects and historians the opportunity for a research residency at the British School at Rome
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NewsTownshend unveils Green Heart public realm scheme in Nottingham’s Broad Marsh
The Green Heart project in Nottingham’s Broad Marsh, led by Townshend Landscape Architects, aims to revitalise the city centre with a biodiversity-focused public space and improved pedestrian connectivity
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NewsChurch refurbishment delivers community-focused transformation in Hove
St Leonard’s Church in Hove has been extensively refurbished by John Puttick Associates, creating a new timber porch and multi-functional spaces for worship and community use
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NewsGibson Thornley wins V&A competition for South Asia Galleries redevelopment
The V&A has appointed Gibson Thornley to lead a major redevelopment of its South Asia Galleries, with the project set to open in 2028 and featuring a renewed narrative on South Asian artistic heritage
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NewsPlanning approval granted for Waugh Thistleton’s East London creative hub and historic Islington retrofit
Planning permission clears the way for Waugh Thistleton’s 15-storey creative hub at Stratford Cross for Lendlease and the eco-focused refurbishment of 123 Golden Lane for Bywater