All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 2
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News3XN’s 36-storey City tower gets planning nod
Councillors vote to back 3XN-designed 60 Gracechurch scheme as Barbican upgrade gets near £200m funding boost
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NewsFarrells reduces height of planned Battersea tower by another five storeys as 1,500 objections hit scheme
Second height reduction takes scheme down to 28 storeys and removes 60 homes compared to original proposal
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FeaturesWhat made this project… NMIS interiors by HLM Architects
HLM Architect’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Interior Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s interior designer, Mhairi-Claire Wilkes, ...
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FeaturesReimagining mainstream housing: the Living Places approach
Lone Feifer discusses how the Living Places concept and a new “recipe book” for sustainable housing aim to shift the housing industry toward healthier, low carbon communities
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Barn X by LOM architecture and design
LOM architecture and design’s body of work was shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Office Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s senior associate, Tom ...
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FeaturesReimagining Outdoor Spaces with Marshalls’ Modal X at Cambridge Biomedical Campus
New facility combines cutting-edge design with eco-friendly solutions, featuring Marshalls’ Modal X permeable paving
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NewsHistoric England calls for RSHP’s 99 Bishopsgate to be refused over heritage fears
Government advisor tells City to throw out Brookfield’s 54-storey City tower submitted in September
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NewsOle Scheeren reveals designs for another twin tower scheme in China
Scheme located close to Unesco world heritage site
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NewsEric Parry’s revised 1 Undershaft plans criticised by neighbouring occupiers
Security measures for proposed seven-metre high digital screen would create “environment of surveillance”, pension scheme says
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FeaturesWhat made this project… n2 by Lynch Architects
Lynch Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Office Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, David Evans, to ...
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Information - BDCPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.
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FeaturesIntegrating security into architectural office designs
Thoughtful design and smart security features can create inspiring, secure spaces that reflect a brand’s identity and support employee wellbeing
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NewsHowells submits 1,000-home masterplan for Wolverhampton city centre redevelopment
Council partnering with Homes England, Muse and Legal & General on scheme
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FeaturesWhat made this project… House of Communication by Henn
Henn’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for WA100 Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s partner and head of interior design, Katrin Jacobs, ...
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NewsBritish timber company imports Thermo Vacuum System for products that can withstand the elements
UK Hardwoods has invested in thermal technology to offer weather-resistant timber
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NewsDecision to scrap government design advisor Office for Place a ‘mistake’, says Nicholas Boys Smith
Body’s interim chair said move risks ministers “marking their own homework” on housing design
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NewsNetwork Rail to appoint new development partner for Liverpool Street station only after it gets planning
Acme’s scaled back proposals to cost a third less than previous plans and will be submitted within next two months
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NewsHackney approves plans for Old Street office tower
Studio Kyson’s 14-storey scheme the third to be approved on site since 2013
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins Brown
Hawkins Brown’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s award-winning projects and ask the firm’s senior architect, Fabio Maiolin, ...
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from designing for biodiversity?
As the construction industry grapples with embodied carbon, the impact on biodiversity is often overlooked, writes Anna Beckett