All Editorial articles – Page 13
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FeaturesFrom the spoon to the city: Richard Rogers on Alvar Aalto
In his introduction to a new book on Aalto, Richard Rogers hails the Finnish architect’s sensitivity to detail at every level
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NewsLondon's tower pipeline keeps on growing
NLA report says 455 towers are now planned for the capital
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ReviewSacred Geometries: An exhibition in search of an angle
Richard Gatti reviews a show where architectural photographers are cast as high priests, but finds them more interested in shapes than symbolism
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OpinionMapping the city from the saddle
Cycling has many positive benefits, fitness, camaraderie, networking and for an architect, it can also promote a better understanding of urban design says Joe Morris
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Building StudyBush Theatre, London by Haworth Tompkins
In its renovation of west London’s Bush Theatre, Haworth Tompkins was asked to make the building and the theatre it contains accessible and approachable to all the local community. The result, says Ike Ijeh, is full of twists and turns
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OpinionFirst rate art centres, second rate art
New art centres are too focused on restaurants, shops and the visitor experience rather than the exhibitions, says Gillian Darley
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FeaturesFive trends reshaping design
The rapid advance of digital tools and performance analysis systems is certainly helping the design process - but how much of an architect’s work are they set to take over? Ike Ijeh reports
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NewsShepherd's Bush Palladium saved from wrecking ball
Deverloper’s U-turn will see historic venue’s facade and historic details preserved
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OpinionWhy we need a new Houses of Parliament
A new parliament building would be more suited to a modern, forward looking Britain. It would also be cheaper and showcase Britains creative skills to the world says Martyn Evans
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FeaturesWhat next for London’s protected views?
A spate of east London towers, and renewed concern from the mayor’s office, have reopened the debate about the scope of the capital’s viewing corridors. David Blackman reports
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OpinionThe battle for No 1 Poultry: a history
A RIBA exhibition on the development of the No 1 Poultry site in the City of London has some fascinating insights into ambition, fashion and politics says Amanda Baillieu
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NewsCarmody Groarke gets OK for Burgh Island hotel
Architect beats three others to Devon scheme last year
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NewsFalconer Chester Hall gets go-ahead for Liverpool flats
Suburban scheme delivers new apartment block and converts Victorian villa
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Building StudyCity Campus, Glasgow by Reiach and Hall and Michael Laird Architects
Reiach and Hall and Michael Laird Architects’ last project for City of Glasgow College nearly ran off with the Stirling Prize. Would the same team be able to repeat the trick at the college’s massive new campus? Ike Ijeh finds out
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OpinionIt’s time to open up architecture to graduates and professionals from other disciplines
Architectural conversion courses have been standard in the US since the 1970’s. Introducing new skills has enriched American building design says Ben Flatman
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OpinionOpen design competitions devalue the architectural profession
Architects flock to open design competitions despite a lack of fees and tiny odds of winning a real job. It’s time for architects to take a stand, says Mark Middleton
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OpinionBIM changes the way we work, not the design
Working with BIM may make a new set of demands on designers but has wider benefits, argues Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionIs it the job of local authorities to create better places?
With development now delivered by a diverse, fragmented variety of organisations, Jane Briginshaw convened a group of political leaders to discuss who should stitch this together