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Opinion
Finch on the Frontline
After Guardian architecture correspondent Jonathan Glancey pulled out of Tuesday’s debate on the merits of the architectural press, his place was taken by Paul Finch who joined journos and architects at the war reporters’ hideout the Frontline Club in Paddington.
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Opinion
The Hoxton effect
One of the first rules for a RIBA president is not to talk in metaphors or even riddles.
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Opinion
Tripoli's burnt-out case
The Foreign Office might have scaled back its embassy-building ambitions for the time being but even its penny pinchers can’t deny that there’s one embassy project that is ripe for more than an austerity refurb: Tripoli.
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Opinion
Correspondent missing in action
Sadly, Guardian architecture correspondent Jonathan Glancey pulled out of Tuesday’s debate on the merits or otherwise of the architectural press because he “had to go to Ronchamp”.
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News
RIBA president Brady voices concerns over planning reforms
The RIBA has entered the escalating row over the proposed planning reforms, warning that councils’ lack of resources could lead to unsustainable development.
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News
Dixon Jones lands Chelsea contract for John Lewis
Dixon Jones has been appointed to redevelop a major site in Chelsea, west London, for retailer John Lewis.
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Architecture graduate Dan Wood named Britain's best dressed man
Liverpool University graduate offers architects his top five fashion tips
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K4 Architects rethinks 30-storey Birmingham tower
Plans for a 30-storey tower above a grade II-listed fire station in Birmingham are being revised after the scheme was panned by heritage and design experts.
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Green light for Fletcher Priest Architects' Bond Street station
Fletcher Priest Architects has won planning permission to build a mixed-use development above Bond Street underground station in central London.
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Architecture graduates create temporary timber installation
Cluny Summer Pavilion built by local volunteers in five days
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RIBA announces shortlists for three annual awards
Contenders for Manser Medal, Stephen Lawrence Prize and Client of the Year revealed
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Features
CPD 2011 Module 9: Regulations & Roofing
Several key areas of legislation and regulations apply to roofing: Building Regulations, the Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM, British Standards and other legislation. This module will provide an introduction to the most important elements of each
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News
ZM Architects crafts Mackintosh pavilion plan
Glasgow-based ZM Architects have designed a park pavilion in the grounds of Mackintosh’s House for an Art Lover.
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Architecture book company Amwell to close
Specialist London architecture bookshop the Amwell Book Company is closing its doors at the beginning of next month
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City stands firm over rights of light threat to Apple store
Corporation intervenes again to prevent rights of light challenges scuppering Michael Aukkett scheme
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Blogs
Want that one...
OK, so I took a holiday. Sorry it’s been so long, but I actually had to stop writing this blog and get on with some work. Everything’s fine now though, back to normal.
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News
Zaha Hadid rescues 20% of jobs in restructuring
Practice axes 76 staff but spares 19 others following new wins
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Concerns raised over Olympic Legacy design quality
Place-shaping will be key challenge, say planners