All Building Design articles in July 2024
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Features
What made this project… Downland Barns by McLean Quinlan
McLean Quinlan’s work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Individual House Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at the team’s entry project and ask the firm’s founding director, Fiona McLean, to break down some of the ...
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Features
What made this project… Westminster Coroner’s Court 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 Creative Conservation 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, Rachel Elliott, ...
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Features
What made this project… Monex HQ by Arquid
Arquid’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for WA100 International Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s architects, Juan Juárez and Begoña Soto, to ...
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Opinion
The same old story: steel, bollards, and a dash of green at Old Street
A complicated project brings minimal joy – unless you’re a fan of bollards, writes Sophie Thompson
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Opinion
Bio-based buildings: ‘Changes in materials are important, but so too is the milieu in which they emerge'
Richard Francis takes a look at how wider changes in ESG are further challenging regulation and conventional business practice, suggesting that bio-based materials and processes represent a risk-reducing, value-adding trajectory for the future
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Features
What made this project… Triangle House by Artefact Studio
Artefact Studio’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Young 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, Daniel Marmot, to break down some ...
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Building Study
A triangular community: how Author brings generations together at King’s Cross
The penultimate piece in the giant Stirling Prize-nominated jigsaw puzzle that is the King’s Cross masterplan has just been completed with the delivery of Related Argent’s build-to-rent development, Author. Mary Richardson went along to take a look
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Features
What made this project… the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering by HLM Architects
HLM Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Higher Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s technical director, Russell ...
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News
Escape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
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Opinion
Bio-based buildings: “The route to market would be a cautious one”
There is no question that there is a newfound interest in building materials that are more local, minimally processed, regenerative, and health-promoting. In many respects, the built environment seems to be “catching up” with credentials promoted in other industries. Despite the enthusiasm for – and greater use of – bio-based ...
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Features
What made this project… Brighton Dome by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Creative Conservation Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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News
Crafting an outdoor retreat in Hampstead with Black and Milk
Drawing inspiration from Hampstead’s woodlands, Black and Milk’s garden house design skillfully merges organic architecture with modern luxury, creating a garden house that serves as both a guest retreat and a spa-like sanctuary
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: Public and Social Housing Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Public and Social Housing Architect of the Year shortlist
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: Young Architect of the Year, sponsored by Ryno
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Young Architect of the Year, sponsored by Ryno shortlist
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: WA100 International Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the WA100 International Architect of the Year shortlist
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Features
What made this project… Voysey House by dMFK
dMFK’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Refurbishment 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, Joshua Scott, to break ...
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: Social Value Award
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Social Value Award shortlist
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Information - BD
CPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption
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News
Studio E’s controversial appointment to Grenfell Tower refurbishment exposes flaws in procurement process
Inquiry report states that Studio E had not been required to demonstrate that it had ‘the relevant skills, knowledge, or experience for such a project’
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Features
What made this project… Lucent by Fletcher Priest Architects
Fletcher Priest Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for 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 associate partner, Joe Sweeney, to break ...