All Features articles – Page 171
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Features...but where was James Stirling?
Thirty years ago, the RIBA provoked James Stirling into his own personal boycott of its conference in Liverpool
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FeaturesHelping others to benefit from sailing
In its 21-year history, the Little Britain Challenge Cup has raised more than £1 million for a variety of charities, and organisers expect to add a further £150,000 to that total in this year’s event.
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FeaturesGetting design back on track
A train journey to Newcastle proved revealing about the art of seeing — and not seeing
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FeaturesLittle Britain comes of age
This year sees the Little Britain Challenge Cup celebrate its 21st year. And as 250 boats prepare to take part, the event has come a long way from its origins in a Minnesota barIllustration Sandra Howgate
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FeaturesDot to Dot: August 29
Connect the dots, name the building and send us your answer by 10am on Wednesday September 3 for a chance to win a copy of The Skyscraper & the City: the Woolworth Building & the Making of Modern New York by Gail Fenske.
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FeaturesMonty Python on architects and developers (video)
Watch the Monty Python team's take on what happens when architects present to clients.
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FeaturesClass of 2007: Where are they now?
Every year BD holds its 'Class of' awards to identify the brightest upcoming architectural talent. With 2008's winners unveiled, Emily Cadman looks up a few of last year's winners to see how they've fared.
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FeaturesRodney Gordon: An obituary
Rodney Gordon died earlier this year at the age of 75. Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society looks back at his achievements.
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FeaturesDyson with disaster
An early effort from product designer James Dyson — still battling to get his design school in Bath off the ground — won a BD award back in the seventies
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FeaturesWill he take my clients?
One of the brightest stars in my business has announced he is leaving to set up his own practice. I am worried he will take some clients with him. What can I do?
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FeaturesHelpdesk: where has my broadband speed gone?
Hugh Davies offers tips on how to boost your web speed — from upping your ‘contention ratio’ to implementing policy on ‘acceptable net use’ in the office
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FeaturesOur turn to give back to Soane
Sir John Soane’s Museum, that invaluable cabinet of curiosities, is appealing for funds for its Open Up the Soane project.
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FeaturesShall I boycott these awards?
I’ve been invited to an architectural awards ceremony, but I know the buildings were never visited by the judges. Do I go or stage a boycott?
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FeaturesEntering another digital design dimension at the University of Bath
From 3D modelling to design practice, the University of Bath is sharpening its digital skills, say Andrew Watts and Paul Shepherd
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FeaturesDot to Dot Results: August 8
Last week’s competition winner was Moray Royles of Edinburgh practice City Architecture Office, who identified Hans Scharoun’s Berlin Philharmonie.