All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 27
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Building StudyTechnical Study: 8 Bishopsgate by Wilkinson Eyre
Like its neighbour the Cheesegrater, the latest addition to the City skyline – Wilkinson Eyre’s 8 Bishopsgate – had to avoid impinging on views of St Paul’s
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NewsIn pictures: Moxon Architects completes timber bridge in Balingen, Germany
The new bridge strengthens Balingen’s network of foot and cycle paths and will serve as a catalyst for further responsible regeneration of the River Eyach
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FeaturesBelgravia Mews House by Studio Bua
London-based architect Studio Bua and interior designer Eliská Design have teamed up to add life and character to a nondescript Georgian mews house in central London. According to the design team, the house “had good bones but lacked personality”. It also had no outdoor space which was one of the ...
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NewsUK ‘signifcantly off track’ its heat pump targets, CCC report warns
UK’s installation rate ranked the lowest on list of 21 European countries
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FeaturesTree-inspired wind turbine foundation could reduce CO2 emissions by 80%
Swedish design and technology startup Stilfold has unveiled a new design concept for the foundation of wind turbines, which could reduce the CO2 emissions generated during the construction of onshore turbines by as much as 80%. The design involves cutting several long triangular pieces of steel from a large flat ...
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NewsIn pictures: Galmstrup Architects completes Eyemouth Pavilions
The team were inspired by the authenticity of the working harbour, designing a series of pavilions to open up views over the small Scottish fishing town
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OpinionThe Net Zero Future of Bricks
Brick is not only one of the most attractive of building materials, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is a natural, quality and maintenance-friendly product which is durable during all phases of its life cycle – from its construction phase with the use of raw materials through ...
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Building StudyBuilding study: Jamie Fobert Architects and Purcell’s National Portrait Gallery refurbishment
Britain’s most establishment art gallery has reinvented itself as a palace of inclusion. Is it a success?
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NewsUgandan cultural centre goes on display at London Design Biennale
The Bidi Bidi Music & Arts Centre will serve one of the world’s largest refugee settlements
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NewsIn pictures: UNCLE Wembley by Maccreanor Lavington
The project sits on a prominent junction on the Wembley High Road and houses associated retail space, a new public square and community facilities
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FeaturesBuilding Centre Cork Stair by Roz Bar Architects
Founded in 1932 by Frank Yerbury, the Building Centre was designed to showcase innovation in architecture, engineering and construction. Located on Sore Street in central London, the building was in need of a new gallery for future exhibitions and appointed Roz Barr Architects to lead the redesign. Located in ...
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NewsIn pictures: MVRDV unveil TON1 in Berlin
The new event space is part of Berlin’s campus for changemakers and sits within one of Europe’s oldest film studios
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NewsIn pictures: House in Highgate by Chris Dyson Architects
The remodelling and extension of a Grade II* house in Highgate provides an opportunity to restore the original interior layout
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FeaturesOffice workers feel a sustainable workplace is more important than an annual bonus
Design of the Workplace – a new report by Foster + Partners and Brookfield Properties – revealed that 90% of office employees believe that sustainable workspace design is good for both the planet and their wellbeing. Released at Ecocity World Summit in London, the report surveyed over 3,400 office workers ...
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NewsHowells unveils image of 20ha Birmingham masterplan
Tech and science cluster to be built out over next 20 years
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FeaturesNew homes in Leeds’ low carbon neighbourhood
The £250m project on the banks of the River Aire utilises air tightness, tripe glazing, MVHR and air source heat pumps to create homes that will be powered by 100% renewable energy
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NewsIn pictures: Seosaeng House by Studio Weave
London practice’s multi-generational home with sea views in South Korea
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FeaturesExtended Q+A: Designing and delivering neurodivergent-friendly spaces
Simone West covers some unanswered questions from our Social Value Live session on delivering neurodivergent-friendly spaces