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Building StudyBroad Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Sitting opposite the brash Walt Disney Concert Hall, Diller Scofidio Renfro’s £90m museum of contemporary art brings a more understated form to LA’s streets with its perforated shell. A marked contrast to its playful interiors, says Ike Ijeh
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FeaturesHow to manage your online reputation
It’s easy to neglect what your online presence says about you. But risky. Gemma Smith from Houzz, the online community for architecture, home renovation and design, shares some advice ahead of her seminar at Decorex next week
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Building StudyDistrict 33, Bordeaux, by LAN
LAN’s £12m urban renewal of part of the gigantic Génicart housing estate in the Bordeaux suburb Lormont relies on a radical over-cladding strategy and distinguishes public and private space. Could this model influence British cities?
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FeaturesA day at the office: Your guide to human happiness
How can you use design to actively influence and improve people’s lives? British Land is using its own headquarters as a test bed for incorporating wellbeing principles that it hopes will foster a happier, more productive workforce
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TechnicalInterior flooring with a local twist
Amanda Birch’s study of three distinct examples of interior flooring examines work in London, Zanzibar and India by Amanda Levete, Jestico Whiles and Project Orange
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Building StudyNouveau Stade de Bordeaux by Herzog & de Meuron
Herzog de Meuron’s new sports stadium in Bordeaux is part of the wider regeneration of the area and taps into the classic French idea of the ‘grand projet’. But is it great architecture? Ike Ijeh takes a tour with Pierre de Meuron
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Building StudyNational Theatre redevelopment by Haworth Tompkins
Haworth Tompkins’ £80m redevelopment of the National Theatre - a traditionally uncompromising building - is its biggest reworking since Denys Lasdun’s original design
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TechnicalLight at the museum
Exposure to natural light can be damaging to the rare and valuable pieces on display at museums. Amanda Birch investigates how three galleries have employed innovative lighting set-ups to keep their displays illuminated, while remaining protected from harmful ultraviolet rays
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Building StudyDorsett Hotel, west London by Flanagan Lawrence
Flanagan Lawrence has skilfully recaptured the golden age of cinema with the sensitive renovation of the derelict, grade II-listed Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion
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FeaturesSea Containers House by TP Bennett
Chosen as a ‘blunder’ more times than any other building by BD’s sister title Building, Sea Containers House has undergone an extensive salvage operation by TP Bennett. So, asks Ike Ijeh, how successful is it?
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Building Study1-6 Copper Lane by Henley Halebrown Rorrison Architects
Cohousing is a concept proving popular in North America and parts of mainland Europe but, despite being a potentially viable answer to the housing shortage, it is yet to catch on in the UK. Ike Ijeh visits the first cohousing build in London to see if it’s an idea worth ...
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FeaturesKCP Office, Mayfair by Atelier Chang
Practice founded by Herzog de Meuron alumni completes first UK project with ‘hidden room’
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FeaturesPark Theatre by David Hughes Architects
A complete refurbishment of a vacant office building into a new theatre
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FeaturesJamie's Trattoria, Richmond by Blacksheep
Blacksheep has created an intimate dining experience for Jamie’s Trattoria
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FeaturesNational Gallery Portico Shop by EDGE
London-based practice EDGE took inspiration from a visit to an artist’s studio for the National Gallery’s Portico Shop
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FeaturesHouse of Hackney by MRA Architecture & Interior Design
Luxury interiors brand House of Hackney opened its first shop last month with a fit-out by MRA Architecture
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FeaturesPop-up space at Hay Festival by Binom Architects
London-based practice builds a temporary restaurant to play host to Spanish chef José Pizarro
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FeaturesThe Priory, Blackheath, by Carl Trenfield Architects
A complete refubishment of a mid-Century Span flat
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FeaturesChristian Louboutin Boutique, Harrods by Lee Broom
The space draws inspiration from iconic landmarks throughout the city
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FeaturesTopshop Show Space, London, by 42 Architects
London-based practice 42 Architects acted as architects and art directors to transform the Tate Modern Tanks into a fashion show space as part of London Fashion Week A/W 2013